Trenching and Excavation Safety
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]George Kennedy is supervisor can recall multiple incidents involving unprotected workers and trench cave-ins. Unfortunately, some of those stories have tragic endings.One worker was killed in a collapse after removing a trench shield to retrieve a shovel.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7898″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”…
Caution Safety Signs
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Below are a few free “caution” safety signs for alerting employees to hazardous conditions. More free caution signs will be added in the future so check back often. Click the thumbnail to bring up the 11″ x 8.5″ inch version of the…
Protect Workers’ Vision with a Holistic View of Eye Safety
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For many safety managers, eye safety brings to mind ANSI-approved protective eyewear, OSHA requirements for its use, and the specific eye hazards present in their workplace. These are all important considerations to be sure, but another angle is all too…
The difference between Safety Labels vs Signs
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What signage should you use to help keep your workers safe? The accurate interpretation of safety signs is crucial to prevent injuries and save lives. OSHA has set industry standards that clearly define what a safety sign is, how it…
OSHA Limits on Workplace Noise Feed Complaints
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Employers need to take measures to protect themselves from costly litigation.Just how loud is too loud for employees in a workplace? According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the problem of ear-damaging work site sounds is more widespread…
With Personal Protective Equipment Mange the Risk
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Injuries and illnesses continue to plague the construction industry each year. With one in five worker deaths in the United States last year attributed to the industry, the right personal protective equipment (PPE) is a line of defense that is required and crucial to…
Tips for Choosing the Right AutoDarkening Welding Helmet
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Helmets today are more functional than ever, can accommodate a welder’s specific needs and even offer some cool graphics. Still, they must meet strict safety standards.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_bg_position=”middle” xt_bg_attach=”scroll” xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1493483431033{margin-top: 5px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 5px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][xt_networks…
Connecting the Worker to Hearing Protection
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In a connected workplace, employees and supervisors accurately would know how much protection each worker achieves with a particular earplug or earmuff.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1494663199000{margin-bottom: 4px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;border-left-color: #e5e5e5 !important;border-left-style:…
Arc Flash Protection -Safety Moment #3
[vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1492506885226{margin: 2px !important;padding: 1px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1492503653707{padding: 4px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Eye injuries are the most common serious occupational injury for welders at about 25% of total welding injuries, annually.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”S.M#3 : Arc Flash Protection ” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff”…
New Protocols Proposed for Respiratory Protection Standard
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Proposed changes would provide more flexibility for companies in terms of fit-testing methods, according to OSHA. [/vc_column_text][xt_networks force_original_colors=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4952″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] OSHA has proposed adding two protocols to its Respiratory Protection Standard aimed toward the general, shipyard and…
