Respirators are needed whenever your work environment does not provide a clean air source. There are a wide variety of respirators, but is your current respirator NIOSH approved? WHAT IS NIOSH?NIOSH stands for National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health....
What Safety Glasses Are Best For Your Job?Safety glasses prevent eye injury and should be worn at all times, when working ANYWHERE that debris is present. Prices for safety glasses range from $1 to $15+ a pair. Since they are often lost or accidentally taken home by...
Are your workers being overworked on the job? Fatigue is a serious issue in jobs that require physical labor. June is National Safety Month, with the Week 3 Topic focusing on Worker Fatigue. Injury rates are higher among workers who are tired and not getting enough...
How are you taking preventative measure against hazards in your workplace? Are your employees still exposed to workplace hazards? The NIOSH Hierarchy of Controls was developed by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to create a plan...
According to the OSHA Fact Sheet, “The OSHA standard for The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout), Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910.147, addresses the practices and procedures necessary to disable machinery or equipment, thereby preventing...
Are your harnesses being properly inspected every time you are using them? Harnesses should be inspected before each use and inspected at least once every 6-12 months by a competent person. Please carefully read your manufacturer guidelines, to make sure your...
