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Safety Stand-Down & Construction Safety Week 2022
When entering a construction site, a top goal should be returning home safely. Construction Safety Week, from May 2-6, 2022, is focused on ways to do so for those in the construction industry. In addition to making sure workers are properly trained and equipped with the right construction safety PPE and workwear, like hard hats and eye protection, Construction Safety Week prioritizes safety by connecting and supporting workers through resources including videos
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Apr 27th 2022
How To Stay OSHA PPE Compliant and Avoid Citation Fines
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to provide and maintain a safe work environment. This includes providing appropriate
personal protective equipment (PPE) for their employees when they are working in hazardous environments. PPE can include special workwear, eye protection, gloves, face shields, masks, and ventilation systems that prevent injury and illness on the job. This equipment should be cleaned and regularly inspected for damage. Organizatio
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Apr 26th 2022
What Should Your Gas Detection Program Include?
Your gas detection program should do everything possible to ensure your workers remain protected from the dangers of hazardous gases. Protecting workers requires more than just making sure they have a gas detector, and sending them on their way—to ensure safety, there’s a lot to do behind the scenes before anyone sets foot on the worksite. The following four key factors should be considered when setting up or re-examining your gas detection program.The Right EquipmentYour gas detection equipment
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Apr 26th 2022
Safety Apps and How They’re Reporting and Recording Safety Accidents
Mobile technology is all around us and has become an increasingly large part of our workplaces. It’s hard to find a worksite that doesn’t have a number of smartphones in worker pockets or tablets in hands. The technology can be used for more than streaming videos and checking emails, though: many mobile apps can help you improve your workplace safety. As part of a larger safety management program, mobile apps can add a lot of value to your workplace. Not only can smart devices contact workers
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Mar 30th 2022
Silica Dust Rules and Regulations
Working in manufacturing or construction industries means being exposed to a number of respiratory hazards, including silica dust. Respirable crystalline silica is commonly found in these job sites as a natural consequence of the activities that are usually done there: cutting, grinding, drilling, brushing stone, concrete, brick, mortar, drywall, and other construction materials can all create silica dust.
Silica dust is a direct and serious threat to the respiratory health and safety o
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Mar 22nd 2022
How to Select the Right Safety Eyewear Lens Type
Hundreds of thousands of workers end up in emergency rooms for eye injuries that happen on the job. These injuries aren’t related to a specific job, field, or hazard, but thousands of them occur daily. Many of these injuries are minor and result in only a day or two of work lost, but there are always exceptions, and just because an injury is relatively minor doesn’t mean that you should take the risk.As many as 90% of workplace eye injuries can be prevented with protective eyewear. A Bureau of L
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Mar 14th 2022
3-Year Warranty Gas Monitor Comparison
One of the most important factors to consider when choosing a gas detector for your business is the length and
scope of the gas detector warranty. Substantial instrument and sensor warranties are a good indication of the product's quality, durability, and show that the gas detector supplier stands behind their customer service and technical support. This coverage can also significantly reduce the cost of ownership over the life of the device. With a long-term warranty, you c
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Mar 3rd 2022
What’s the Difference Between a Welding Hood and Helmet?
Welding work presents a lot of hazards. Workers need to keep their eyes, face, and skin protected against infrared light, ultraviolet light, debris, sparks, and intense heat from reaching their skin. Welding can result in a condition called photokeratitis, which is a sunburn to the eye, along with other injuries to the skin and face. These hazards make
welding safety protection essential and necessary.
What type of protection will you need for your worksite or project? For most weldi
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Mar 2nd 2022
What Changes are Coming to the Self Retracting Device Standard (SRL/ANSI)?
The Self-Retracting Devices (SRDs) Standard has been revised. The new standard is set to go into effect on August 01, 2022, but employers should start preparing for the new ANSI/ASSP Z359.14 2021 as soon as possible to make sure they comply with the law. These guidelines have been changed periodically over the years as new regulations take precedence in the industry. The standard was last revised in 2014, but the latest iteration contains new information for employers and SRD users.New Requ
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Feb 22nd 2022
How to Safely Remove Mold
Mold is much easier to control ahead of time than to remove. However, once mold takes up residence in a building, you’ll need mold remediation to remove it and repair the damage that it causes. Here are the things you need to know before getting started on your mold removal project.The Dangers of MoldThe mold cleanup process needs to be started as soon as you notice mold. There are different kinds of mold, and many of them are harmful and can spread very quickly. People can be exposed to mold sp
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Feb 15th 2022