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Worknit HD Gloves

Sam Windom — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:44:09 +0000

Here is my review of the North Worknit HD gloves. Good all purpose glove, definitely worth a look. Check out the video for the details! Please note I have no affiliation with North…I’m not paid to do this review!

My Rating of Worknit HD Gloves
****~ (4/5)

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Glove Guides

Sam Windom — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:24:17 +0000

Last week I needed to look up the breakthrough time on some gloves and I found a website that I think is worth sharing. The University of Florida’s EHS website has links to many of the main glove manufacturers’ compatibility charts. As a note some of the links appear to be .pdfs so make sure you have the latest information from these manufacturers. Also, I was unable to find the breakthrough time for isopropyl alcohol on MJs glove…

http://www.ehs.ufl.edu/Lab/CHP/gloves.htm

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Wind Energy and Safety

Sam Windom — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:12:12 +0000

Miller Fall Protection has done a nice job of creating a site addressing the fall protection needs of the of the Wind Energy Industry. Here is an excerpt from their site.

“The rapidly-growing Wind Energy Industry presents a variety of safety challenges for those working at heights. Whether in turbine construction, maintenance or rescue/evacuation, providing safety at height solutions that enhance worker safety, comfort, trust and increase productivity has been our expertise for over 60 years.

Miller Fall Protection offers engineered safety at height and rescue solutions, professional training services and the most extensive selection of fall protection equipment of any manufacturer worldwide.”

As stated above the site lists the Miller Products, Services and has a link to Professional Wind Energy Safety Training. Web 2.0 in Safety?? Cool site, good content, and lots of services…Good job Miller.

http://www.millerfallprotection.com/market-applications/markets/wind-energy

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I Can’t Tie-off There…

Sam Windom — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:18:32 +0000

How many times have we been told…I can’t tie-off there. My response is always, “Yes you can, we can figure it out.” Here is a great example of “Yes you can” from Capital Safety / DBI Sala. Make sure you have the correct Fall Protection gear for this system, wear the standard Harness and Lanyard you will hit the ground due to fall clearance.

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Say What?

Sam Windom — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:15:59 +0000

Choosing the proper Hearing Protection can be difficult for Safety Professionals in dynamic work environments. Great companies like 3M are giving Safety Professionals tools to help us (Safety Professionals) and our workforces make correct, educated decisions about the employee’s personal safety. Once they know they really do need it, then we can work through the issues of finding the best hearing protection for our workforce from a fit, comfort, and pricing standpoint. The 3M™ Noise Indicator NI-100 looks similar to a personal H2S monitor as you can see in the picture.

Here is the text from the 3M press release on this new personal noise indicator.

“3M LAUNCHES NEW PERSONAL NOISE INDICATOR

- Alerts Users to Potentially Dangerous Noise Levels -

St. Paul, Minn. – January 15, 2010 – 3M expands its passive hearing conservation product line with the introduction of the new 3M™ Noise Indicator NI-100.

The 3M Noise Indicator alerts users to potentially dangerous noise levels, helping them identify areas where they may need to wear hearing protection. Users simply clip the Noise Indicator to a shirt or jacket; its LED light delivers a clear indication when noise levels exceed a potentially hazardous threshold.

? Red Flashing LED: Noise levels are above 85 dBA – hearing protection may be required.

? Green Flashing LED: Noise levels are below 85 dBA – hearing protection may not be necessary.

The Noise Indicator’s small size and lightweight design make it ideal for workers in a variety of industries. With a rechargeable battery that operates for up to 200 hours between charges, it’s an economical investment in your hearing awareness program.

The NI-100 can be used as an effective training tool within a Hearing Conservation Program (consult OSHA Standard 1910.95) to help ensure workers know when and where to wear hearing protection. Industrial Hygienists can also use it as a mapping tool to determine where noise studies are necessary.”

I hope to get one to try it out and give a review of its actual function.

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