Compliance 2022

OSHA 1910.144 – Safety Color Code for Marking Physical Hazards

January 3, 2022

“Visual communication in the workplace is standardized by signs and color codes and has become an important method for communicating hazards. OSHA and ANSI have identified specific safety colors for consistency within the U.S. It is imperative that employers maintain their safety signage within the workspace to properly communicate potential hazards and keep their equipment…

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Eyewash/Shower – Focus on Portable Safety Equipment

January 3, 2022

“Purchasing safety equipment, while meeting crucial standards such as ANSI Z358.1-2014, can be a daunting task. As a designer and manufacturer of safety showers, eye washes and decontamination equipment, Hughes Safety Showers can guide you through the recommendations to ensure you have the correct equipment, in the right location on site to achieve compliance and…

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ANSI Z358.1-2014 – Emergency Eyewash & Shower Standard

January 3, 2022

Haws Services is a warranty and services provider for all brands of emergency shower and eye/face wash products to ensure your emergency equipment is ANSI-compliant and functioning properly. From start-up and commissioning to annual inspections and preventative maintenance, Haws Services’ experts specialize in emergency equipment.” Haws, 888-640-4297, www.hawsco.com History Emergency eyewash stations, as well as shower…

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Crystalline Silica General Industry and Maritime Standard

January 3, 2022

“HafcoVac’s pneumatic-certified combustible dust vacuums, along with specially designed accessories, help prevent health hazards associated with silica dust. The use of our Essential Overhead Tool Kit, in combination with the powerful suction and HEPA filtration of our certified vacuums, protects against silica inhalation by vacuuming them before the particles are disturbed in the workplace. Coupled…

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OSHA 1926.501 – Duty to Have Fall Protection

January 3, 2022

“Complying with OSHA Fall Protection 1926.501 doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Gorbel has trained experts to help you develop a comprehensive fall protection plan. Gorbel and your local dealer can help you define your fall protection program, identify fall hazards and determine whether eliminating, preventing or controlling falls is your best solution. After installing a…

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ANSI/ISEA 121-2018 – American National Standard for Dropped Object Prevention Solutions

January 3, 2022

“This is big, because it establishes tethering systems as best practice when it comes to falling object safety,” said Nate Bohmbach, Product Director at Ergodyne and the Chairman of the ISEA committee that developed this standard. “To date, many have been content with PPE such as hard hats or administrative controls, such as barricade tape,…

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OSHA 1910.1200 – Hazard Communication Standard

January 3, 2022

“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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ANSI Z245.5-2013 – Baling Equipment – Safety Requirements for Installation, Maintenance and Operation

January 3, 2022

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 This…

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ANSI MH29.1:2012 – Safety Requirements for Industrial Scissors Lifts

January 3, 2022

“Over 20 years ago, Advance Lifts and a number of other leading manufacturers of industrial scissors lifts formed a group that worked on developing the first version of Safety Requirements for Industrial Scissors Lifts. This became known as the ANSI MH29.1 standard. Advance Lifts has continued to be active in the development of the subsequent…

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