Tool Box Talk: Aerogel Nanoporous Insulation Products
Aerogel insulation blankets are used to insulate high heat or very cold applications. They contain nano-sized air pockets that help…
Dehydration in cold weather
In the dog days of summer, we get frequent reminders to hydrate often, but what about winter? The air we…
E-Books:The Fire Prevention Handbook for Home safety
A fire can start very easily and can spread with frightening speed. Every year there are more than 68,000 fires…
What are some of the guidelines around using back support belts in the workplace?
Q:What are some of the guidelines around using back support belts in the workplace? A:According to the Centers for Disease Control…
The way to Refuse Unsafe Work
One of the basic tasks of an employee is to show up to work on time and do what your…
Detecting, Sampling, and Measuring Silica on Your Job Site
Silica is hazardous. By now, that's common knowledge. But we also know that some minor levels of exposure are relatively harmless. So,…
Tool Box Talk: Aerial Lift Safety
Aerial lifts include scissor lifts, bucket trucks, and cherry pickers. Here are some reasons why, each year, construction workers are killed or injured while using this equipment: They were not wearing a harness and fell off the equipment. They fell with the equipment when it tipped over. They…
Emergency Eyewash Stations: What the Z358 Standard Means for Your Workplace
For employees who work with or around chemicals and other toxic substances, eyewash and shower stations are an essential part of the work environment.…
Fall Protection Five Hazards Many Workers Aren’t Aware Of
Your fall protection gear is inspected, donned properly, connected to appropriate anchorage with clearances figured out, and you confidently set to work. In a…
Lifting Calc 3: Safety APP
LIFTCALC is an EXCEL spreadsheet that was created to assist individuals that are involved with planning maintenance activities that will…
What Is a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus?
Sometimes a face mask just isn't enough. Filtering low-quality air and preventing particulate matter from reaching the lungs is important. But what…
foundation of PPE selection
Hazard identification, evaluation, and analysis is one of the most critical skills a safety professional must have and continuously develop.This…
Video: Working safely Near powerlines -Safety Moment#26
Workers who operate horticultural mobile elevating work platforms (H/MEWPs) in orchards, or other horticulture workplaces, are at significant risk of…
Eye Protection’s 10 Key Facts
Employers must ensure the safety and well-being of their employees. This includes protecting them from eye and face injuries. Below…
Managing and Reduction of Workplace Stress
Stress is the body’s natural response to physical and mental demands. According to the American Psychological Association, 69% of employees…
The Main key differences between OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001
If your business is accredited to OHSAS 18001, you have until March 12, 2021 to make the transition to its…
Slips, Trips and Falls Prevention
Slips, trips and falls can be funny in movies, but in real life, not so much. We all laugh at the…
Overcome Language Barriers in Safety Training
A major manufacturing company once brought me on board to assess their safety performance. While at their facility, I gave…
The Three Classes of Safety Visibility Apparel
Anyone who works near traffic or heavy machinery knows (or should know) that they can't set foot on the jobsite…
Broken Bones:Workplace First Aid Basics
Whether you call them fractures or broken bones, they’re one of the most common serious occupational injuries. In fact, about 6.3 million…
Designing an Effective PPE Program 5 Tips
You need to supply your workers with the PPE they need to perform their work safely. But you need to…
Overview of TLV and BEI and how they can make a big difference to workplace safety.
Safety professionals deal with hazards every day. That’s a given. We delve into the world of laws, acts, regulations, and…
What is the difference between a hazard and a risk?
Q:What is the difference between a hazard and a risk? A:In the parlance of health and safety management, the terms hazard and risk are…
Dust Control in Manufacturing 5 best Practices
For many workers, the hazards they face on the job aren’t limited to the equipment and tools they use. Environmental…