Archive for May 2019
SAFETY 2019 is Stage for Unveiling Combustion Safety Solutions by Rockford Systems
Rockford Systems, LLC., a premier provider of industrial safety solutions, is launching at the SAFETY 2019 Conference & Exposition a new line of differentiated, faster-to-market and cost effective combustion solutions to improve the safety and fuel management requirements of its thermal-processing customers in the petrochemical, incineration, gypsum, glass and power generation sectors. “SAFETY 2019 is…
Read MoreElectrical Systems Based on the 2017 NEC
• Concise text and descriptive illustrations cover the Code and its applications • Flash cards and other resources for individual instruction • Important changes in the NEC are covered and identified throughout http://www.atplearning.com/product/1342/electrical-systems-based-on-the-2017-nec ELECTRICAL SAFETY: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO OSHA AND NFPA 70E • Helps learners how to reduce risk and avoid electrical hazards in…
Read MoreSkin Protection—Be Safe, Proactive
CoreTex Q&A Spring is here, which means hot weather and, unfortunately, the potential for bug bites and sunburn. This month we chat with CoreTex Products about its line of skin protection products specifically formulated to keep employees protected while working outdoors. First things first, tell us a little about CoreTex and its offerings. We offer…
Read MoreSound Advice on Hearing Protection
Suzanna Marchant, SafeStart Writer and Researcher Occupational hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses in the U.S. And yet, noise is often not taken as seriously as other workplace hazards. In general, sounds above 85 decibels (dB) are harmful, depending on the length of exposure and hearing protection. But, most people don’t…
Read MoreWarehouse Safety Checklist: Fall Prevention
Workplace falls are one of the most common warehouse hazards, responsible for 23,490 injuries and 46 deaths in 2016 alone, according to data from the National Safety Council (https://bit.ly/2FDEM5Z). In order to ensure the safety of your employees; reduce potential liability; and maintain high levels of warehouse performance, it’s in your best interest to create…
Read MoreSafety Netting to Protect People and Assets
Debra Schug, Contributing Writer The law of gravity is pretty simple; what goes up, must come down. But, in a material handling facility, gravity mixed with an accidental push of product off a top shelf or rack in an unprotected storage area can mean disaster. Installing safety netting to protect product and people before an…
Read MoreFinding Your Space
Paul Mihelich, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Wildeck Warehouses and distribution centers across the country are seeing a dramatic increase in the amount of product flowing through their facilities. Due in large part to a robust e-commerce market, facilities affected by this surge in product demand are struggling to find the space to…
Read MoreDecking Safety, Design and Installation
Debra Schug, Contributing Writer Racking systems are the cornerstone of any material handling or warehouse facility, allowing for rapid access and optimizing the vertical operational space. But, racking without the ability to actually hold product is, well, useless. As a crucial component of the storage system, decking is used to top rack load beams and…
Read MoreMachine Guarding Risk Assessment and Solutions
First things first: How serious is the issue of unguarded hazardous machinery, and what are some of the top workplace accidents/injuries? A lack of machine guarding is consistently on OSHA’s Top 10 Most Cited Violations report. In reference to OSHA’s CFR 1910.212, there were 1,969 machine guarding violations in 2018 (down slightly from 2,109 violations…
Read More“Step Up” Your HazCom Labeling
How do HazCom (Hazard Communication) labels aid in worker safety? OSHA estimates that up to 43 million U.S. workers could be exposed to hazardous chemicals on the job. It is important for these workers to understand the hazards associated with the chemicals they come in contact with. HazCom/GHS labels adhered to containers of hazardous chemicals…
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