April 27, 2017
In This Issue
ISEA News
  • ISEA Adds October QSSP Class 
Safety Industry & Member News
Washington Update 
Emerging PPE & Global News
  • Safety Helmet Scheme Launched (Hong Kong)
ISEA News
      
 
ISEA has added an additional Qualified Safety Sales Professional (QSSP) class in 2017, to meet the growing number of safety sales professionals seeking to become QSSPs. The new class will be held on October 9-13, and will provide 40 additional enrollment slots to safety sales and marketing professionals interested in taking the popular QSSP program.

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Safety Industry & Member News

High Five: Protecting Our Most Important Tool (Ansell, DSM D3O, Dyneema, Ergodyne, Magid, MCR Safety)

As many as 1 million hand injuries occur in workplaces each year, ranging from cuts to amputations. A hand safety policy, along with the use of appropriate hand protection and 
safety knives, can reduce or eliminate most of those workplace injuries.




The article lists the best work harnesses for engineers.



  OSHA stresses its three lines of defense philosophy helps eliminate or reduce potential  exposures to hazards. 

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Washington Update 

 
While MIOSHA officials struggle to explain the 48 percent spike in Michigan workplace 
fatalities in one year, some national safety experts say the state could do more to reduce the deaths.

 
"They said, well by time we get out there it'll probably be all taken care of, and we 
don't have the manpower to work on every complaint we receive."

 
OSHA outlined employer responsibilities for keeping young workers safe, noting, 
"Young workers are those new to the workforce, even up to age 24. Young workers can 
be an asset to your workforce. However, it may be their first job or the first time they are 
operating equipment."

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Emerging PPE & Global News

 
The Safety Helmets with Y-type Chin Straps Sponsorship Scheme was announced at a 
seminar co-organized by the Labor Department and the Occupational Safety & Health 
Council today.

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Thank you MID Readers!  ISEA Earns 2016 Constant Contact All Star Award
The annual award recognizes the most successful 10 percent of Constant Contact's customer base, based on their significant achievements using email marketing to engage their customer base and  drive results for their organization during the prior year. 

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