safetybriefs.org » Press Releases http://www.safetybriefs.org Inside the hot and sweaty world of safety Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:23:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Is there such a thing as a good-looking Safety Goggle? http://www.safetybriefs.org/press-releases/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-good-looking-safety-goggle/ http://www.safetybriefs.org/press-releases/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-good-looking-safety-goggle/#comments Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:23:21 +0000 ionsafety http://www.safetybriefs.org/?p=1352 We may have found the best-looking safety goggle so far.  Popularity is over flowing.  The hottest selling safety goggle looks more like a pair of safety glasses. They are the Elvex Go Specs.  Check out the safety glasses Hybrid! Go-Specs™ provide an extra measure of protection in dusty and dirty environments. Wind blown particles such as dust, sand, cement, and chemicals can cause serious eye irritation and damage. Also beneficial for contact wearers and suffers of dry eye syndrome.

These safety goggles are lined with a layer of durable resistant foam on the inside.  The foam has periodic air spaces to prevent fogging and moisture build up.  They are very popular especially in the lab environment.  They also come with impact resistant molded lens with SuperCoat™ anti-fog coating.  The Elvex Go Specs can be viewed here: http://www.safetyglassesinc.com/Elvex/Safety-Goggles/Elvex-Go-Specs-Clear-Anti-Fog-Safety-Goggles/.

Elvex Go Specs

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]]> http://www.safetybriefs.org/press-releases/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-good-looking-safety-goggle/feed/ 0 OSHA Fines $539,000 After Worker’s Death http://www.safetybriefs.org/press-releases/osha-fines-539000-after-workers-death/ http://www.safetybriefs.org/press-releases/osha-fines-539000-after-workers-death/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:40:24 +0000 Safety Frank http://www.safetybriefs.org/?p=1233 This week I was researching recent (this month) deaths and injuries that occurred because of falls. These falls ranged from 25- 100 ft with both inexperienced and experienced workers. OSHA posted the following release this month and I thought I would post a portion of it:

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WASHINGTON, Pa. – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined the C.A. Franc construction company $539,000 following the investigation of a roofing worker who fell 40 feet to his death at a Washington worksite. The Valencia, Pa.-based roof installer – whose owner is Christopher A. Franc – was cited for 10 per instance willful citations for failing to protect workers from falls.

“Mr. Franc knowingly and willfully failed to protect his workers from falling to their death,” said Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA Dr. David Michaels. “We will not tolerate this type of blatant and egregious disregard for the health and safety of workers.”

OSHA began its investigation immediately following the worker’s death on Aug. 15, 2009, and found the C.A. Franc company had failed to provide any fall protection to its employees working on a pitched roof 40 feet off the ground. In addition, Mr. Franc failed to train a newly hired college student in hazards and the necessary safety measures for roofing work. As a result of the investigation, the company has been cited for 10 alleged per-instance willful violations, one for each employee working unprotected on the roof, with a proposed penalty of $490,000, and one additional alleged willful violation for failing to train the new employee, with a penalty of $49,000.

General contractor Hospitality Builders Inc. also has been cited with one willful violation and a proposed penalty of $70,000 for failing to ensure that C.A. Franc workers had fall protection.

“This fall fatality was one of five that occurred during a 15-day span in the Pittsburgh area,” said John M. Hermanson, OSHA’s regional administrator in Philadelphia, Pa. “Falls are the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry. Failure to provide employees with fall protection is unconscionable. We urge construction companies to take the necessary action to ensure their workers are protected.”

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    Our thanks to this month’s winner for signing up for our tips and to Safety Glasses Inc who graciously is providing us a pair every month.

    April’s winner is Dale from Pennsylvania.  

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    What’s in it for you?  For one, you get to be a part of an awesome new adventure in the safety world on the information super highway.  The other thing, which may be more interesting to you, you’ll gain exposure to the business owners, safety coordinators, and construction workers that read this blog.  That’s a pretty good group of people get in touch with.  Anywho, if you’re interested please fill out our contact form and we’ll see what we can  do to get you set up as a contributing author.  It may just be the best business move you could make.

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    Anyway, as we start the new year, I thought I’d outline what we’ve got planned for the upcoming year.  We’ve changed our name, but we’re still planning on giving you the fun and educational post we’ve written in the past.  We’re also hoping to increase the number of authors and contributors while focusing on a slightly broader segment of the safety world.

    Oh, and did I mention that we’re looking for more readers.  Hopefully this year will top out over the 13 mark.  So, here’s to a great 2009 stuck inside Safety Briefs.  I’m out.

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