Archive for May 2018
In Hand: How to Protect Against Hand Injuries
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, some 250,000 serious injuries to fingers, hands and wrists occur annually. The year 2013 alone showed nearly 8,000 of these injuries were amputations. When analyzing data on causes for days spent away from work, hand injuries come second only to back-related injuries. In the most recent U.S.…
Read MoreMulti-Hazard Protection Makes a Difference
Mark Saner, FR Technical Manager, Workrite Uniform Company Every day, people go to work and perform tasks they’ve done hundreds of times before without incident. Then one day there’s an accident—an accident that causes severe injury or even death. Whether it’s due to human error or equipment failure, this scenario is far too common. According…
Read MoreOSHA’s “Limited or Restricted Entry & Exit” Confined Space Definition
Michelle Graveen, ASP, SMS, editor, J. J. Keller & Associates As a business or group leader, it’s important to understand what is considered limited or restricted means of entry and exit, and how it affects your employees’ safety. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s General Industry standard at 29 CFR 1910.146 defines a confined space…
Read MoreThe Rules for Automated Material Handling Project Justification Have Changed
John T. Phelan, Jr., P.E., Contributing Editor One of the outcomes that The Great Recession provided many companies was a more stringent and objective means for justifying capital projects. As such, the rules required to approve an automation project within the warehouse or distribution center have changed for the foreseeable future. Recognizing the new rules…
Read MoreBeastWire Mesh Rack Safety: Prevent Industrial Accidents while Complying with Fire Code
What can your operation do to keep your facility/warehouse operating at top efficiency while keeping your workers safe from falling objects, helping you stay NFPA compliant, and preventing facility structure damage? SpaceGuard Products BeastWire Rack Guarding system, with its 4 styles of brackets, will provide secure storage while keeping facility accidents down.
Read MoreSafety on Sale: Rockford Systems Discounts OSHA Classes
Rockford Systems, LLC., a premier provider of machine safeguarding products and services, is making it easier for employers to provide safety training to workers who face hazards on the job by discounting its OSHA classes 50% from now until July 13th. The reduced fee includes training by a Certified OSHA Safety Instructor, all materials and…
Read MoreSafetyNetwork.me Powered by Safety Marketing Group Award Winners at 2018 Partnership Conference
SafetyNetwork.me (formally Safety Marketing Group) the world’s largest consortium of independently owned safety equipment distributors, today released names of the Annual Partnership Conference Award Winners. These Awards includes Peak Performer Awards (Supplier and Distributor of the year), JMA (Joint Marketing Agreement) Awards, Award of Excellence, and GOLD Distributors and Suppliers. The winners were announced during…
Read MoreForklift Anti-Collision System Wins Innovation Award
ELOKON, a global leader in industrial safety technology, has received the U.S. Material Handling Institute’s Innovation Award for “Best Innovation of an Existing Product:” the ELOshield™ forklift anti-collision system. ELOshield was one of just three products awarded out of more than 110 nominations. The MHI Innovation Award highlights the latest advances in supply chain technology,…
Read MoreIndustrial Scientific Introduces Bump-N-Go™ Portable Gas Cylinders
Bump-N-Go cylinders simplify bump testing of gas detectors for mobile workers. PITTSBURGH, PA – 1 May 2018 – Industrial Scientific, the global leader in gas detection, is pleased to introduce Bump-N-Go™ portable gas cylinders. Bump-N-Go cylinders are designed to simplify bump testing for mobile workers or those who do not have access to a docking station.…
Read MoreHVLS Fans Help Solve the Cooling Puzzle
Large facilities, especially with high ceilings, can be difficult to keep cool. HVLS fans offer a simple solution for buildings that are not air-conditioned to help improve employee comfort and avoid heat-related illnesses. One HVLS fan can replace up to 20 floor fans! Helps to reduce clutter, noise and high energy costs. HVLS fans increase…
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