Safety news

ANSI updates fall protection standard
The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) announced that the standard for fall protection was updated. Industries use the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z359.1 Fall Protection Standard to help guide the use of fall protection to protect workers. Read more

OSHA posts new FAQ on e-reporting rule
OSHA published a new frequently asked question (FAQ) clarifying the electronic injury and illness reporting rule is based on the number of employees at an individual establishment, not company-wide. Read more.

Fall prevention device recalled over safety concerns
Capital Safety/3M announced that it is voluntarily recalling its original Lad-Saf™ sleeve used to prevent falls from fixed ladders. The sleeve connects the user to a cable and locks onto it in the event of a fall. Read more.

Nearly 10,000 bottles of eyewash recalled, FDA announced
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Honeywell is voluntarily recalling one production lot of 32-ounce bottles of Eyesaline Eyewash solution, which is used for emergency eye rinsing after an injury. Read more.