May 2008 – Volume 5, Issue 5

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TOP STORIES

Feds add workplace violence to OHS law
Workplace violence prevention will be included in the federal OHS regulation, the Ministry of Labour announced at the launching of NAOSH Week in Ottawa.
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Watch the video of the NAOSH Week launch

Expert tips to boost power line protection
As the spring season gets underway, many workers are gearing up for some outdoor work. Safety experts share some life-saving safety precautions.
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FEATURE

Utility industry sets zero target
Zero may be the worst possible mark in the academic realm, but in the workplace, it's exactly what safety professionals are aiming for. Here's how one industry is getting closer to that target.
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OPINION

What our mothers taught us about safety
COS columnist Alan D. Quilley shares some homegrown precautions that make sense in the workplace.
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To appeal or not to appeal - that is the question
Employers, OHS professionals and senior management are often challenged when an OHS regulator issues an order or a direction. Legal columnist Norm Keith discusses a recent decision by Justice Childs in R. v. K&S Forming, which provides further reason to consider appealing an order issued by an OHS regulator.
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE
EyeSafe faucet-mounted eye wash converts any faucet into an emergency eye wash station without interfering with normal faucet operation, the product's manufacturer Guardian Equipment says. The EyeSafe unit can be installed at any sink, close to where accidents might occur.
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Capital Safety's DBI-SALA ExoFit XP Arc Flash Harness with Velcro Strap features a lightweight nylon web with ergonomic shoulder and leg padding from Nomex/Kevlar, providing a comfortable fit for the worker, the company says. It's been designed for use by the utility industry in high voltage environments.
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Ansell Healthcare says its HyFlex 11-920 glove is ideal for people handling slightly oily metal components who need a secure grip for safety and performance. The HyFlex 11-920's oil-repellent coating offers workers a combination of controlled grip and continued clean hands without compromising dexterity and overall comfort, the company says.
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CALENDAR

May 31-June 5, 2008
American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo
Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota

June 15-18, 2008
18th World Conference on Disaster Management
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, Ontario

September 14-17, 2008
CSSE 2008 Professional Development Conference
Quebec City, Que.

September 19-26, 2008
National Safety Council
Congress & Expo 2008
Anaheim, Calif.

For more upcoming events information go to Calendars at www.cos-mag.com

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