Today's News

Perdue Recognized as Leader in Poultry Workplace Safety
SALISBURY, MD -- The Joint Industry Safety and Health Council has awarded 10 of Perdue’s 20 food-producing operations its “Award of Distinction,” the Council’s highest honor for consistently implementing innovative and effective workplace safety health processes and systems. [FULL STORY]

Kings III Emergency Communications Acquires ESRM in Merger
DALLAS -- Kings III Emergency Communications, an industry-leading emergency monitoring solutions provider, announced its strategic acquisition of ESRM Communications, a Florida-based competitor.  All ESRM operations, services and customer accounts will be absorbed under the Kings III brand. [FULL STORY]

The Top 5 Companies Selling Prescription Safety Glasses
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. -- Prescription safety glasses can provide individuals with all of the protection that they need to see well in challenging conditions. Whether they are on the job, on the road, or are working on their favorite hobby, they can rely on a trusted set of prescription safety glasses to protect them from all kinds of flying debris. [FULL STORY]

OSHA Requests Info on Table 1 of the Silica Standard for Construction
WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is requesting information and comment on Table 1 of the agency’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction. [FULL STORY]

Dow Named in “Best Places to Work” DEI for Disability Inclusion
MIDLAND, MI --  Dow has been named to the 2019 Disability Equality Index (DEI) “Best Places to Work”, by receiving the top score for the third year in a row. The DEI survey, which is administered jointly by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), is the nation’s most trusted benchmarking tool for disability inclusion. [FULL STORY]

Intelex Joins OSHA's Safe + Sound Week
TORONTO -- Intelex Technologies, a global provider of SaaS-based Environmental, Health, Safety and Quality (EHSQ) management software, announced its participation in the annual OSHA Safe + Sound Week campaign to raise of the value and importance of proactive workplace safety programs. [FULL STORY]

Keynote Speakers to Serve as Guides to Future of Safety at Conference
SCHAUMBURG, IL -- Two speakers will address the topics of product installation and plant safety at the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Fall Conference (Sept. 30-Oct. 3). [FULL STORY]

New Emergency Response Service Provides Immediate Safeguarding
ROCKFORD, IL -- To help organizations needing emergency safeguarding support services, Rockford Systems, a premier provider of machine safeguarding and combustion safety solutions, announced the expansion of its RS360 workplace safety portfolio with a new emergency response service. [FULL STORY]

OSHA Reminds Employers About Submitting Injury & Illness Data
WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is reminding employers who have not already done so to submit their 2018 OSHA Form 300A (Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses). [FULL STORY]

Third Annual RIDGID Experience Winners Earn a Trip of a Lifetime
ELYRIA, OH -- Nine enthusiastic RIDGID tool users received the trip of a lifetime to RIDGID World Headquarters as part of the Third Annual RIDGID Experience Contest. [FULL STORY]