ANSI Z245.5-2013: Baling Equipment – Safety Requirements for Installation, Maintenance and Operation
“American Baler is dedicated to meeting or exceeding safety demands, including the ANSI standard for balers. Our Head of Engineering sits on the ANSI committee. Our balers were the first to achieve Category 3 safety standards on all models. Our customers demand the safest balers, and we lead the way!” American Baler, 800-843-7512, www.americanbaler.com …
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“Until the ANSI/ASME B20.1 code for conveying devices was established, material conveying devices were held to the same ANSI/ASME A17 code requirements as passenger elevators. This made it nearly impossible for inclined and vertical reciprocating conveyor manufacturers to meet code standards and provide a competitively priced product. PFlow worked with state and local officials for…
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“At Guardian we are committed to providing 360 degrees of height safety. Ensuring tools and equipment are secure is a critical part of our mission to keep everyone on the jobsite safe. The ANSI/ISEA 121-2018 standard is the platform upon which we build our industry leading Dropped Object Prevention line.” Guardian, 1-800-466-6385, www.guardianfall.com Each year on U.S. worksites, falling objects cause…
Read More >>“Proper housekeeping is a powerful and essential line of defense against many types of workplace hazards, and combustible dust is no exception. NFPA 652 recommends cleaning methods, such as vacuuming, but also outlines specific design requirements to ensure the equipment can meet the demands of collecting combustible dust. In the absence of a formal OSHA…
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“Tingley is a leading manufacturer of protective apparel and footwear and steadfastly adheres to the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F2413-18 for the manufacture, assessment and labeling of safety footwear in terms of the toe cap impact and compression, puncture resistance, electrical hazard resistance and a range of other safety footwear protections. All…
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“The OSHA 1910.138 statute is instrumental in defining that the proper glove protection should be chosen when hazards are present. This selection process is a complex one when consumers realize the multiple hazards that a workforce can be exposed to, along with the vast amount of hand protection options in the market. At SHOWA, resources…
Read More >>“As a manufacturer that focuses on cut resistant gloves, the 2016 standard helped close the gaps between cut levels, particularly the A4 and A5 ranges. The addition of four more cut levels helped us to develop products specific to end-user needs that had not been previously met.” Armor Guys, 310-504-1380, www.armorguys.com Hand injuries are not…
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“OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard was aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) in order to improve the safety and health of workers who handle or are exposed to hazardous chemicals. Ensuring that hazardous chemicals are labeled properly is an important component of creating a safe working environment and staying…
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“A standard for carrying out the proper way to carry out fit testing was long overdue and has been immensely helpful in the field of respiratory protection. At OHD, we commend those who further our mission of protecting the world’s workforce.” Dr. Stephanie Lynch, PhD, OHD, LLP, Product Manager, Occupational Health Dynamics (OHD). 205-980-0180. www.ohdusa.com…
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“Reducing recordable injuries starts with seeing potential hazards in the workplace. That’s why Walman Optical Safety Eyewear uses advanced technology to manufacture and test every pair of prescription safety eyewear produced in our U.S. optical laboratories to adhere to ANSI Z87.1 standards. We believe that safety eyewear is a required medical device that must be…
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