Safety Data Sheets

Safety data sheets, or SDS, are an important component of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). SDS’s provide information on chemicals, chemical mixtures, and chemical compounds. They must include instructions for the safe use of such materials…

Pinch Points

Pinch points are points in and around machines where there is a chance of an individual’s body part (finger, hands, other parts of body) becoming caught in either stationary or moving parts being severely injured. OSHA regulations cover the…

Narrow Frame Scaffolds

Narrow frame scaffolds are assembled platforms used in the construction industry. They are comfortable, easy to move, and safe to use with wider and deeper areas to work.  They can be used for painting, drywall installation, plastering, and…

Missing Ground Prongs

Electricity is a big part of modern life at home and at workplaces. One of the major electrical hazards is missing ground prongs from an electrical plug. This can cause electrocution. Power cords of electrical appliances and tools that have…

Lifting Awkward Loads

Lifting odd size or awkward items can cause injuries in the workplace. Customers, suppliers, contractors, warehouse workers, construction workers, and storage materials handling employees may be exposed to the risk of injuries as a result of…

Indoor Air Quality

Indoor air quality (IAQ) is the quality of air maintained in buildings for the comfort of the people working and living in them. An indoor air pollution problem exists if the air circulating at home or the office is toxic. IAQ is part of the…

Fire Triangle

The fire triangle or combustion triangle is a combination of three elements: fuel, heat, and an oxidizing agent (oxygen). The right proportion of these three elements must be combined for a fire to occur. When starting a fire, heat is the most…

Foot Protection

According to the Bureau of Labor, more than 60,000 foot injuries happen at workplaces each year. Foot injuries do not just happen at factories or construction sites, they can happen at any place at any time. Usually, work injuries involve sprained…

Flying Objects

Workers on site can be at risk for injuries caused by flying objects. Flying objects can cause injuries such as cuts, abrasions, concussions, or blindness.  Flying objects are a major concern when workers are working with power tools, pushing/pulling…