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December/January 2014 25 IHSA PROGRAM eCompliance Management Solu- tions has partnered with Ontario's Infrastructure Health and Safety Asso- ciation (IHSA) to launch a health and safety program. IHSA My Health and Safety Program is designed to reduce the administrative burden of complying with changing provincial regulations. The program consists of two online products that can be used either individually or together. The fi rst is a health and safety program essentials course that provides par- ticipants with the fundamentals of Ontario's health and safety system so they can build and maintain a safety program in accordance with the legis- lation. The second component is the online health and safety management system. It helps companies effectively manage many health and safety func- tions from a centralized location. It includes a step-by-step process to build a program that is compliant with provincial requirements and provides companies with web-based tools to better manage recurring safety pro- cesses, such as: managing documents; addressing corrective actions; moni- toring training requirements; and completing inspections on a mobile device. Because it is based on the 19 elements of the Certifi cate of Recog- nition (COR) program, the software can help companies organize their documentation for a COR audit. www.eCompliance.com. SAFETY PERSONALITY TEST TalentClick has introduced Safety Quotient (SQ), a behavioural assess- ment tool that helps identify the high-risk personality traits that lead to human error and preventable inci- dents. It measures fi ve core risk-related employee characteristics: resistance; anxiousness; irritability; distractibil- ity; and impulsiveness. The SQ has been proven to reduce workplace incidents by 25 per cent to 50 per cent for new hires, says TalentClick. The SQ is accessible online, takes less than 30 minutes to complete and generates a self-coaching report for participants and an employer report for hiring, training and coaching. Unlike other safety-based behav- ioural assessment tools, the Safety Quotient is the fi rst tool designed and validated to reduce incidents involving front-line workers operat- ing in industrial work environments. It was developed by a team of occupa- tional psychology and HR specialists. www.talentclick.com. SAFETYNET 9.0 Predictive Solutions has released version 9.0 of its SafetyNet software, used to predict and prevent workplace injuries. Several enhancements have been made within SafetyNet that make it easier for customers to turn their data into information that can be used across their work sites to predict and prevent workplace injuries, says Predictive Solutions. With this software release, users will have the ability to access SafetyNet via all the major Internet browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer and Safari on their computer, smartphone or tablet. This new release boasts enhanced safety analytics and reporting including trending and ad hoc analytics. Nearly all of the SafetyNet reports will now return information in a much more confi gurable grid-like format rather than the existing static HTML format. The new version includes more detailed prediction model feedback to ensure more focused preventive measures. SafetyNet now has a func- tionality that will support nearly unlimited levels of organizational hierarchy. It can support complex, multi-level organizations for more targeted analysis and communication. The software has been "re-skinned" with a slightly updated colour scheme and "look and feel" to bring the application in line with the latest theory around optimal user interface interaction. www.predictivesolutions.com LOCKOUT/TAGOUT Field ID has launched a lockout/tagout module designed to help safeguard workers with digital lockout/tagout procedures. Safety managers can now use Field ID on the web, smart- phones and tablets to control lockout/ tagout procedures and ensure equip- ment, machinery and energy sources are properly locked out prior to any required servicing or maintenance. With Field ID, safety managers can author specifi c lockout/tagout proce- dures to be followed by employees and ensure hazardous energy sources are discharged in their proper sequence. A smartphone or tablet with Field ID can guide employees through the process until proper lockout is com- plete and keep safety managers up to date on critical safety statuses, says the manufacturer. Field ID developedcthe lockout/tagout feature drawing on decades of expertise in lockout solutions offered by Master Lock Company. Field ID combines web- based and mobile technologies with the power of electronic identifi cation (RFID and barcodes) to improve the effi ciency, reliability and reporting of workplace safety management. Man- ufacturers, distributors, third-party inspectors and end users worldwide use Field ID to inspect facilities and equipment, conduct job site audits, manage corrective and preventive actions, improve training/certifi ca- tions management, and track assets such as cranes, slings and harnesses. www.fi eldid.com. SAFETY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE TOOLS OF THE TRADE EYE PROTECTION LIFT FRONT COVER GOGGLES Sellstrom's Lift Front Cover Goggle has a clear plastic lens for viewing protection when the lift front is in the lifted hinged position. Each goggle comes with a choice of a durable shade four, fi ve or six IR Lens and a fl exible, soft PVC goggle body with a snug seal. Indirect vents on the top and bottom protect against liquids and dust while permitting indirect ventilation. The product meets ANSI Z87.1 high impact standards and is CUL certifi ed to meet CAN/CSA Z94.3 standards. www.sellstrom.com ANTI-FOG Edge Eyewear's Robson Vapor Shield is a comfortable and stylish safety glass that is available with clear or smoke lenses. It has a frame accented with thermoplastic rubber (TPR) to prevent slipping, tapered lenses to eliminate refraction, and impact- resistant polycarbonate lenses that fi lter 99.9 per cent of UVA/UVB/UVC rays. It is equipped with Edge Eye- wear's revolutionary, military grade anti-fog coating called "Vapor Shield" that is absolutely impervious to fog, says the manufacturer. By minimizing the surface tension for water, Vapor Shield coating offers the ultimate visibility. These lenses are capable of withstanding the most demanding cir- cumstances; whether exposed to hot, cold or humid conditions, these lenses stand up to the test, says Edge Eyewear. Vapor Shield lenses have been tested in the following conditions with no fog- ging: -42 C for 15 minutes; transition from -42 C to 2 C; transition from -42 C to 24 C; and 52 C with 80 per cent humidity, found the manufacturer. All Edge Eyewear glasses are compliant with CSA Z94.3-07 and Military Bal- listic MCEPS GL-PD 10-12 standards. http://edgeeyewear.com/site_canada. REPLACEABLE FOAM LINER The CS931DX protective eyewear from Dentec Safety Specialists provides lightweight comfort with superior protection from airborne dust and debris. It features a removable foam carrier that prevents eye injuries caused by airborne dust and debris. This allows for simple removal for easy cleaning, and the foam is hypoaller- genic. The anti-fog system combines high performance scratch-resistant anti-fog coating with vented foam for proper air fl ow. The eyewear offers non-slip comfort with rubberized tem- ples that provide a secure, comfortable fi t, even in hot and humid conditions. UV rays are blocked by polycarbonate lenses — which block 99.9 per cent of harmful UVA and UVB rays. The CS931DX protective eyewear meets all ANSI Z87.1 requirements including high impact. www.dentecsafety.com