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What are the OSHA Requirements for Confined Space Tripods?
Workers across a wide range of industries may need to enter what’s known as a confined space, such as tunnels, manholes, crawl spaces, and other confined environments. Due to the potential hazards of these spaces, OSHA has issued strict requirements for confined space entry. Take a look at OSHA’s requirements for confined spaces as well as the safety equipment used to rescue workers from potential hazards.
What Is a Confined Space?
According to OSHA, a confined space must meet the foll
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Sep 17th 2019
Gas Detector Tubes: How Do I Read My Gas Detection Tubes?
Gas detection tubes have exploded in popularity over the last few decades. These single-use tubes are designed to record the presence of chemical compounds in the air. Some are toxic, like different types of acid, while others are harmless, such as water vapor.
Just insert the tubes into a hand pump, suck in air through the pump, and read the results to find out if the air is safe to breathe. Gas detection tubes are commonly used to take grab samples in a wide variety of applicati
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Sep 10th 2019
Why Your Business Should Select RKI Gas Monitors and Products
Gas detection is crucial when it comes to the health and safety of your employees. If you fail to monitor your work environment, you could unintentionally expose your employees to hazardous gases, which could lead to a range of health conditions, illness, and even death. Both fixed and mobile gas monitors allow you and your team to protect yourselves from various gas-related hazards in confined spaces, including flammable gases that could combust under the right circumstances. Gas monitors ar
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Aug 26th 2019
What Is the Difference Between Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion?
If you and your employees are working outside or in extreme heat, you need to be aware of the dangers of both heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Some business owners may confuse these two terms, but they refer to two different heat-related illnesses. A heat-related illness occurs when a person’s body can no longer cool itself properly. Normally, the body will cool itself down by sweating, but when working in extreme heat, sweating may not be enough. If the person’s body gets too hot, it can lead t
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Aug 21st 2019
Staying Cool in FR Clothing
As we face one of the hottest summers on record, employers need to think critically about how they plan on protecting their workers from heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion. According to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 2,000 workers suffered heat-related illnesses in 2017, and more than 30 people died from heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Most of these incidents occurred between the months of May and September.
If workers need to wea
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Aug 20th 2019
How to Adjust Your Petzl Helmet for a Perfect Fit
Wearing a safety helmet is a must when working on or above the ground, including those that work construction and other physically strenuous jobs. The helmet is the first line of defense against brain injury. If the person falls from an elevated surface or a piece of equipment or object falls on their head, it could result in head injury, brain damage, and even death.The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires all employees to wear hard hats when working on elevated surface
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Aug 12th 2019
How to Launder FR Clothing
If your business regularly uses flame resistant clothing, you might be wondering how to best launder your FR work uniforms. After all, these pieces of clothing aren’t the same as regular clothing materials, so you’ll need to follow specific instructions when washing them to maintain their effectiveness in the field. If you fail to follow these instructions or mishandle your FR clothing, you could put your employees at risk on the job or you may need to purchase new FR clothing down the line. To
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Jul 23rd 2019
Respirator for Smoke: What Is the Best Mask for Wildfire Smoke?
As the AB1124 California Bill goes into effect, we’re taking a moment to talk about what employers should look for in a respirator or face mask. The bill requires employers to provide N95 rated respirators (at a minimum) to all their employees working outdoors during a wildfire. Wildfire smoke can irritate a person’s eyes, nose, throat, and lungs, and it can cause cancer, heart disease and even lead to death. N95 respirators protect individuals from some of the particulates present in wildfir
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Jul 11th 2019
Everything You Need to Know About Summer Skin Protection
With summer in full swing, many of your employees may be
working outside, exposing them to sunlight, bug bites, and poisonous plants
that can damage the skin and even leading to cancer or serious illness. To protect
your employees from these potential hazards, make sure you provide sunscreen, bug
repellent, and the proper skin protection equipment, such as long-sleeved
clothing, protective eyewear, and other safety items.
Learn more about summer skin protection, so you can keep
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Jul 10th 2019
California State Assembly Bill AB1124
California has just passed a new bill that would require employers in the state to provide their workers with respirators during a wildfire while working outdoors. This comes after California experienced one of the worst years on record for wildfires, endangering residents and workers throughout the state. Wildfire smoke is full of dangerous toxins that can reduce lung function, cause cancer, increase the risk of heart disease, and even lead to death. California State Assembly Bill AB1124 is
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Jul 10th 2019