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Motorized bolt lock

March 8, 2016

Designed for machines and work cells where access to a hazardous work area must be locked until safe conditions exist, the Schmersal AZM400 safety-rated motorized bolt lock has an integrated RFID-based electronic safety sensor.

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Safety relay unit

March 4, 2016

The Omron G9SE slim-sized safety relay unit has a screw-less push-in terminal for installation.

National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health to hold a special meeting

Jeremy Gerrard

February 19, 2016

OSHA announced the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health will hold a special meeting on March 4.

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Absorbent materials

February 10, 2016

Designed to help manufacturers meet OSHA and EPA requirements, eco-friendly Oil Eater Naturals absorbent pads, rolls and socks are used on production lines, loading docks and other areas where drips or spills can cause slippery conditions.

Woman dies in industrial mixer accident

Jeremy Gerrard

February 5, 2016

A Utah woman died Wednesday morning after she became caught by an industrial mixer.

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Mezzanine safety gate

January 12, 2016

Customizable to accommodate various configurations, the Benko Protect-O-Gate pivot gate eliminates the potential for accidents associated with mezzanine loading areas.

OSHA cites cookie, cracker manufacturer after repeated safety violations

Jeremy Gerrard

December 3, 2015

The most recent incident is the third serious injury involving machine hazards reported by Hearthside Food Solutions this year.

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Glass top manways

December 3, 2015

ZIMMERLIN glass top stainless steel manways come in sizes from 4 to 24 in.; custom sizes can be manufactured.

OSHA to discuss updated Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines

Jeremy Gerrard

December 1, 2015

The guidelines are advisory only and do not create any new legal obligations or alter existing obligations created by OSHA standards or regulations.

TECH FLASH

Nestlé exposes abuses in Thailand’s seafood industry

The Thai seafood industry is plagued with widespread forced labor and other human rights violations according to a report released last week by Nestlé.

Jeremy Gerrard

November 25, 2015

Virtually all European and US companies that purchase seafood from Thailand are at risk of having these abuses in their supply chains as well.