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Data centers are a crucial component of our society.
As more continue to be built every year, it’s important that we look at the risks to those who maintain them. After all, we need those data centers to be running at peak efficiency.
There are two things I think of first when New York City comes to mind. The bustling streets packed with such a diverse group of people and the gorgeous skyline adorned by skyscrapers.
What happens when you put these two together?
A need for safety.
One vital aspect of NYC’s safety...
For HVAC technicians, working on rooftops presents inherent risks, even in optimal conditions. These risks are magnified when the roof in question is pitched.
With a sloped roof, it’s hard to find a stable working surface. Add wet or winter conditions to that and you’ve magnified the...
Maintenance is a critical aspect of dealership operations, and one of the most frequent maintenance tasks is the oil change. This task requires getting underneath the vehicle.
One of the most common ways to do that is by using a pit. This allows the mechanic to access the belly of the vehicle...
Have you ever stepped onto a roof, been hit by a blast of wind, and realized that your life was at risk?
We recently helped one of our customers with this very problem. They needed a certificate of occupancy, but the inspector could not complete the inspection because they were concerned...
Fire engines are crucial tools in the fight against fires and during rescue operations. Due to their special equipment and size, such as heavy water tanks, extensive equipment and special requirements, they are often unsuitable for standard lifts.
Fire engines are often serviced in...
Picture this, you’ve just taken on the job as Safety Manager for your company. You’re excited to get started in your new role and bring a new level of safety compliance to your facility.
However, on your first day on the job, you realize just how unsafe your warehouse is.
What do you do?...
There’s a lot that goes on at your loading dock. Loading, unloading… well I guess that’s mostly it.
However, loading docks present a fall hazard that, while obvious, is often overlooked due to the lack of understanding on how to best protect it while not inhibiting your...
When navigating your rooftop, ensuring a safe and efficient route is crucial. While stairs and ladders are the traditional way of traversing, ramps are a new possible solution for rooftop egress. Whether for residential, commercial, or industrial buildings, ramps can provide accessibility,...
Founded in 1951, Benny’s Car Wash & Oil Change has become a trusted name in vehicle care throughout Baton Rouge. What began as a car wash operation quickly expanded into oil changes and state vehicle inspections, growing into a multi-location business serving thousands of customers each...
Vehicle service pits are common in automotive shops, fleet maintenance facilities, transit garages, and heavy equipment service centers. And while these pits make inspections and repairs more efficient, they also create a serious fall hazard if left unprotected.
Across Canada, occupational...
A maintenance technician climbs onto the roof to service an HVAC unit. There’s no designated walkway, or rooftop platform, just a membrane roof and a slight elevation change around the unit. To reach a valve, they step onto an...
Disclaimer: We are NOT lawyers and are we are NOT OSHA. This article is designed to assist you as you deal with the next steps following an OSHA citation based on our research. If you have direct questions about your citation, please reach out to OSHA (OSHA.gov) or to your local...
In this article, we rank the most common types of rooftop guardrails to help you understand which option is the right fit for your rooftop.
Best All-Around Guardrail, Best Guardrail for Metal Roofs, Best Mounted Guardrail, Best Guardrail for Short-Term Projects
It is easy to look at a roof edge and understand the risk of going near it. However, what fall hazards cross your mind while you’re standing in the center of the roof?
At what height is fall protection required?
Every safety professional wishes there was a simple answer. One height across all tasks and industries would certainly make enforcement easier, but this is not the case. OSHA’s intent is to keep people safe across most industries, however, keep in...
Vehicle inspection pits are vital tools for keeping vehicles maintained and on the road. They make it easy for technicians to access undercarriages, perform inspections, and handle oil changes efficiently.
But these open pits come with a major and overlooked hazard.
Cooling equipment zones are some of the highest-risk areas on data center roofs due to heavy traffic and congestion, making them a leading source of slips, falls, and maintenance injuries.
While most people think of fall protection in terms of rooftops or elevated platforms, the risk of falling into a trench is just as dangerous and just as common.
Industrial work platforms play a vital role in giving workers stable, secure access for maintenance, production, and inspection tasks. Choosing the right platform not only enhances productivity but also helps reduce downtime, prevent injuries, and ensure OSHA compliance.
As solar energy systems continue to expand across commercial and industrial rooftops, ensuring safe and efficient access for installation and maintenance has never been more important.
Excavation and trenching work ranks among the most dangerous activities in construction and industrial maintenance. Learn how to protect your team with a new and unique trench cover system.
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