Distracted driving is estimated to be a factor in between 25 to 30%
of all traffic crashes—that's 4,000 or more crashes a day!
Driven To Distraction is a groundbreaking training DVD/video from
Coastal that is sure to raise the awareness of the danger of distracted
driving. This unique training program features a main character who is
the personification of all the distractions drivers deal with –
cell phones, cd or mp3 players, eating and drinking, children, maps, and
many more. He candidly tells the viewers how easy it is to get into the
car with them and how he loves the inevitable outcome.
The tragic result of his ride with two busy people is eye-opening. Keep
your employees safe on and off the job with this in-your-face look at
distracted driving. Convince them to leave distractions at the curb!
Watch a 30-second clip of Driven To
Distraction.
Or, call 877-766-3901 to order your FREE 7-day preview to be sent to
you.
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Culture, Leadership Critical to Reducing Workplace Injuries
A behavioral safety expert, who testified during the April 1 Senate
Employment and Workplace Protections Subcommittee hearing on the
dangerous patterns of workplace safety violations, spoke to
OccupationalHazards.com and emphasized that organizational leaders can
drive company culture to make workplace safety a priority.
2.
Confined Space Safety and Rescue: Challenges and Lessons Learned
Proper respiratory protection, monitoring and training are key to
eliminating the injuries and fatalities associated with confined space
rescue.
3.
ASARCO, EPA Reach $13.5 Million Cleanup Agreement
ASARCO reached an agreement with EPA to spend up to $13.5 million
in cleanup efforts to remove arsenic, lead and copper soil contamination
in two of its Arizona locations.
Tanker-Truck Grounding System Protects Three
Ways
The new code-compliant Earth-Rite RTR™ system from Newson
Gale is based on triple technology to ensure intrinsically safe
static grounding during transfer of flammable products to or from a
tanker truck.
Called TRI-Mode™ technology, the new system electronics confirms a
positive connection between the truck and the RTR system and confirms a
positive connection between the truck and ground, then constantly
monitors both connections throughout the transfer process. Transfer
cannot begin or continue unless all three modes have confirmed a
connection resistance does not rise above 10 ohms.
Code compliance includes FM and ATEX hazardous area approvals while
conforming to best practice guidelines of NFPA 77 and CENELEC 50504.
www.newson-gale.com
4.
Ford's Virtual Tools Help Reduce Ergo Injuries
Virtual manufacturing technologies at Ford Motor Co. help boost the
automaker's assembly line efficiency and eliminate on-the-job injuries,
the company said. Two digital employees, Jack and Jill, help Ford
predict the effect of long-term repetitive motions while ensuring
part-by-part manufacturing feasibility.
5.
Obesity Costly for Employers
A new report from the Conference Board shows that obesity costs
U.S. private employers a pretty penny – about $45 billion a year in
medical expenses and work loss.
6.
Survey: Auto Industry Views Environmental Issues as Top Concern
A survey conducted by DuPont and the Society of the Automotive
Industry (SAE) reveals that for the first time in 14 years,
environmental concerns outrank cost reduction to top the list of
challenges facing the automotive industry.
Avoid Environmental Fines and Penalties
Learn how the U.S. EPA rules apply to your site at Lion Technology's
Complete Environmental Regulations Workshop. Receive expert instruction,
resources, and complete follow-up support. Attend a public workshop or
bring the workshop to your site! Visit www.lion.com/OH0408c for details or to sign up for
Lion's Regulatory Update Newsletter.
Think Green ... Think Accuform Signs
Go Green with a variety of green-themed signs, banners and labels from
Accuform Signs; everything from think green banners to
conservation-oriented labels. Motivate your employees to "think green"!
Every little step helps. For more information, or to order these
products, visit Accuform.com.
Carry the green theme year-round!
Monitoring, Maintaining and Managing Gas
Hazards in the Workplace
Date: Thursday,
May 8, 2008
Time: 2:00pm EST
Sponsored By:
Industrial Scientific
Free
Registration
A new set of gas monitoring services, offered by Industrial Scientific
Corporation (www.indsci.com), encourages a paradigm shift in the way gas
monitoring is managed. Industrial Scientific’s iNet Instrument
Network™ is a total-cost-of-ownership program that eliminates the most
cost-intensive and time-consuming tasks involved with managing a gas
monitor fleet. Through patented technology and remote, 24-hour
monitoring, the status of the gas monitors, calibration gas condition,
sensor performance and instrument calibration is reported via the
Internet and is available as a service on a subscription basis.
Notification of component or instrument failure, low or expired
calibration gas, and calibration documentation is provided in a custom
status report delivered weekly via e-mail. Customers are notified of
overdue calibrations, sensors with marginal span reserves and instrument
calibration failures. The service includes record-keeping of instrument
readings, automatic initiation of repair part delivery, dispatch of
instrument repair/replacement, or possibly scheduling an onsite service
visit. With iNet, the following benefits are covered with a monthly
service fee:
• Continuous monitoring of your instrument fleet via the Internet
• Real-time, web-enabled reports that identify gas hazard risks to
employee safety and productivity, allowing you to anticipate and address
problems before they occur
• Automatic notification of instrument malfunctions
• Automatic, remote, real-time management of instrument calibrations
and bump tests
• Automatic, remote, real-time management of repairs and replacement
parts
• Instrument standardization
• Low total cost of ownership of your gas detection program
• Predictable year-over-year expenses for your gas detection program
• Asset tracking by serial number
• Secure off-site storage of your gas hazard and instrumentation
data
Learn more and register
today!
FR 101: The Basics
Date: Thursday,
May 8, 2008
Time: 11:00am EST
Sponsored By: Bulwark Protective Apparel
Free
Registration
What is a flash fire? What is the difference between primary and
secondary flame-resistant clothing? When is there a need for
flame-resistant clothing? What is the employer’s responsibility? Is
there a difference between flame-resistant & flame-retardant? Does OSHA
1910.269 apply to me? What does inherent mean?
Ever ask any of these questions? If so, Bulwark Protective Apparel will
answer these questions & more.
Maybe FR is new to you? If so, this webinar will be beneficial to
you. Maybe you purchase FR but aren’t 100% comfortable with all the
technical information? If so, this webinar will be beneficial to you.
Maybe you currently wear flame-resistant clothing to work every day but
want to know more about it. If so, this webinar will be beneficial to
you.
Bulwark Protective Apparel always puts safety first and you should too!
Just as Sir Francis Bacon stated, “Knowledge is Power”. The more you
know about FR, the safer you & your employees will be.
Learn more and register
today!
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Reduce Risk, Lower Injuries, and Improve
Productivity!
Humantech's new Handbook of Ergonomic Design Guidelines delivers
specific, practical, and application-oriented guidelines to design and
maintain a world class work environment. Purchase online at www.humantech.com or call (734) 663-6707.
New
Video
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The Safety Dance Video
- Break dancing, beat boys … and safety? This performance gives a
whole new look to the beloved 1980s safety dance. Watch a crew from
Kimberly-Clark dance out their enthusiasm for PPE that allows them to
flex, twist, stretch and bend – and dance and roll – without feeling
restricted. Take a look and see that it’s not only safe to work in the
Kleenguard A30 suit, but you’re also cleared to dance.
Watch the video here!
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