Spill Containment and Spill Prevention and Control Countermeasures
We depend heavily on oil and chemicals in various parts of our lives and our work, but these commodities pose…
Month: December 2019
Calibration Procedure of Portable Gas Detectors
According to AS/NZS 60079.29.2:2008 (Gas Detectors – Selection, installation, use and maintenance of detectors for flammable gases and oxygen) a…
OSHA, PHMSA requesting public input ahead of GHS conferences
OSHA has scheduled a public meeting for June 12 to discuss proposals ahead of the 35th session of the United…
Are nitrile gloves safe?
Q:Are nitrile gloves safe? A:In general, nitrile gloves are safe. However, whether they are the right choice for a given application depends…
Silicosis and Everything you should Know about it
Silicosis is an incurable occupational disease caused by inhaling dust that contains minute pieces of a mineral called silica (SiO2).…
Safety Toes: Materials That Keep Your Feet Safe
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is the last line of defense between a worker and a known hazard. Most people are…
Bump Testing Gas Detector 6 Important Questions
When working in hazardous atmospheres, it's not enough to rely on your senses to verify that the area is safe to…
Rescuing Fallen Workers
Anyone working at height is putting themselves at odds with gravity. No matter how many protective measures are put in…
Tool Box Talk: Heart Risks: AEDs and CPR in the Workplace
It's impossible to prevent cardiac arrests in your workplace, but you can be ready to respond adequately.I was chatting with…
Online Quiz:The Lab Safety Symbols
Lab procedures and equipment may be labeled with safety symbols. These symbols warn of specific hazards, such as flames or…
Hiring Contractors ! know the Risks and Legal Responsibilities
Many companies in the industrial and manufacturing sector use contractors on a regular basis. Some facilities will bring them in…
Truckers Major Safety Hazards and It’s Prevention
While many industries are becoming safer, recent data suggests that trucking is becoming deadlier. In 2017, 1,300 truckers lost their lives in…
Video: Isocyanates Exposure -Safety Moment#24
This video highlights the hazards of isocyanates during the application of finish coatings. Depending on the length of exposure and…
9 Common Sources of Radiation in the Home and Workplace
Radiation is used in a range of industrial, medical, and communication technologies. Although these have beneficial applications, radiation exposure can…
Can you wear any pair of earmuffs with a hard hat?
Q:Can you combine any pair of earmuffs with a hard hat and still get full protection from them, or can…
Templates: Management of Change NEW Modified Equipment Safety Checklist
This Production Management of Change (PMOC) procedure is intended to apply to new equipment installations, major modifications of current equipment,…
Welding gases & fumes Exposure
Welding gases and fumes pose a serious threat to anyone who inhales them. Every welding project emits a different combination…
Chemical Protective Clothing Selection Guide
Chemical protective clothing is critical to ensuring the safety of workers who need to handle or might come in contact with…
Improving Emergency Fire Response by using Technology
Every once in a while, local emergency services groups (firefighters, police officers, paramedics) will stage a mock emergency, complete with…
Handle and Dispose of Oily Waste Safely
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), oil pollution is the most commonly reported type of water pollution, causing approximately 16…
Control of work safety tips
Whenever your company conducts construction, maintenance, demolition, remediation and other similar work that are typical of your industry, there is the potential…
Online Quiz:Health and Safety Signs
Informative work safety signs that meet OSHA, ANSI, and ADA standards Warn workers and visitors of workplace hazards with ANSI…