Congratulations to the Graduates of the November 2014 Qualified Safety Sales Professional (QSSP) Class

The newest QSSPs are employees of 15 companies, and come from 23 states and Canada.   Click here for a list. Over 1300 safety equipment manufacturer and distributor personnel have earned the QSSP designation since ISEA initiated the program in 1996.  

Ansell Campaigns to Limit Worker Exposure to Oil and Launches New Oil-Repellent HyFlex Gloves

Ansell, a global leader in protection solutions, has launched a campaign entitled 'Oil is a Chemical'. The campaign aims to raise awareness of manufacturing industries about the health challenges which can result from exposure to oil.

Awards Recognize Region's Top Exporters (Hughes Safety Showers)

The businesses making the most impressive strides overseas have been recognized at Insider's North West International Trade Awards 2014.  

Cashing in on Reflective Clothing (3M)

Oakdale, Minnesota-based Safe Reflections employs 50, plus 30 on-call workers, and is the single-largest converter of 3M Scotchlite reflective material. 

Alexandrian Works Behind the Scenes in the Fight Against Ebola

Teams of experts are now sifting through ideas to find the best proposals. Improving PPE is a priority. "The current situation is not optimal," said Wendy Taylor from USAID. "PPE is the most effective medical response to Ebola."

OSHA Publishes Ebola PPE Matrix

A new OSHA fact sheet provides guidance on selecting personal protective equipment for workers who may be exposed to Ebola.

According to the family's lawyer, "Employees were not informed of the hazards of a permit space, not trained on permit required confined entry spaces, and appropriate personal protective equipment was not available for use by employees entering a permit space."

Field Worker Safety: Top Six Concerns

Utility field workers are exposed to high voltage, great heights and extreme temperatures. By the end of 2013, more than 50 utility workers had lost their lives on the job.

Garment industry leaders, together with leading international safety equipment vendors and experts help to increase access to the latest safety expertise, tools and technologies in Bangladesh.

Director and H&S Consultant Given Prison Terms (UK)

Companies involved in basement excavation must recognize the significant dangers that this type of work poses and ensure that safe systems of work are in place at all times.