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Safety goes further than just having the proper equipment in place. Now more than ever, it’s important to maintain a clean and sterile environment at the workplace. Using proper cleaning methods will prevent damage and increase the longevity of your gear.
Look around your workplace--how do you store your chemicals? During inspections, I notice that usually chemicals are stored (or not stored) randomly all over the workplace. They are left where they were last used or shoved back onto shelves with newer chemicals placed in front of them. ...
Recently, we posted an article on the common hazards found during rooftop HVAC work. In it was stated, “Routes of travel that take you past skylights or near the edge of the roof have now exposed you to fall hazards.” This is not an empty warning. Skylights are a hazard often overlooked...
There are many safety and health organizations that a safety professional or the person in charge of the health and safety of a company should be aware of. Making sure you are familiar with and engaged in these organizations ensures that you are up to date on occupational safety and health...
A man named Joe, who worked for the same roofing company for 25 years, fell through the skylight pictured above to his death. He was not wearing any fall protection and the skylight was not protected in any way. On average 16 people die at work every day in the United States. That number is...
With so many options available on a full body harness, it’s no wonder we primarily shop on price.
Price is important, and so are aspects such as size, buckle types, dorsal ring placement, and even color options! However, there is one major consideration that is not addressed that could...
If you’ve been a safety professional for any amount of time, you could probably write a book based on the excuses you’ve heard regarding why a worker or a company failed to adhere to safety rules and regulations. The excuses range from ignorant to absurd – from entertaining to...
Sometimes you may have the luxury of working for a company that says, “Safety? Whatever you need, you get.” However, that is certainly not always the case. More often than not, you will need to work within a budget to meet your safety needs. While it’s nice to say that safety is of...
The following information is a general overview of major points and standards developed from OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart D. Walking and Working Surfaces for General Industry.
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As rooftop solar installations grow, so grows the need to access the roof safely.
Part of roof top safety is having a proper rooftop railing installed. On a metal roof there are other safety concerns. The metal ribs can cause a significant trip hazard. Additionally, the metal roof may not be...
Many don’t think about it except for how much of an eye-sore it can be, but rooftop debris is a dangerous hazard that will compromise your workers’ safety and the facility itself. People can be injured from projectiles, trips, and hidden hazards that would be avoidable if the debris were...
The moment you see or hear the word "mezzanine" in your workplace, your thought should immediately turn to fall protection. In general industry, the minimum height at which fall protection is needed is 4’. Because mezzanines are typically used to store goods or machinery up off the floor...
The following safety huddle represents OSHA's safety compliance regulations for positioning device systems 1926.502(e). Always consult directly with OSHA compliance standards and manufacturer recommendations before utilizing these systems. Positioning device systems are not fall arrest...
OSHA exists with the intention of protecting employees as they do their work. It is important that workers are safe, so that we can continue to support ourselves and loved ones. There can be a lot of rules to follow, but knowing and understanding them is crucial to workplace safety. However,...
They say that you're most likely to get into a car accident when you’re 2 miles from home. This is because you feel the most at ease when you’re almost there or just getting started.
Your fixed ladders are very much like those 2 miles from home. When you first start the job, you’re...
Workplace safety is not just important because of legal and liability reasons, but having healthy and happy workers should be a top priority for an employer. Below are some ways to be a great safety leader in your workplace.
Unprotected skylights are dangerous and kill people each year. It’s too often that a worker trips, leans, or backs into one of these glass death traps and plummets to the ground below. For this reason alone, protecting these hazards need to be top of mind. OSHA has listed how to provide a...
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