Hand and Power Tool Safety

We all at one time or another use hand and power tools. As hand and  power tools are used so much and so often, they must be inspected at the beginning of each shift or before they are used that day. Again, since they are so common and used…

Globally Harmonized System

According to Hilda Solis, the US Secretary of Labor, “Revising OSHA's Hazard Communication standard will improve the quality and consistency of hazard information, making it safer for workers to do their jobs and easier for employers to…

Fireworks Safety

Worker Fatality—UTICA, New York November 24, 2010 -- Utica Police recently finished their primary investigation into the fireworks accident that took a worker’s life Saturday night. "It doesn't appear to be anything other than an industrial…

Eye and Face Protection

Thousands of people are blinded each year from work-related eye injuries that could have been prevented with the proper selection and use of eye and face protection. Eye injuries alone cost more than $300 million per year in lost production…

Using Emergency Exits

Emergency Exit Think about what that means. What it should mean to you is that it is your way out when things go bad. With that in mind, here are some things to consider about using emergency exits. Materials and Equipment Never block…

Drug-Free Workplace

Can you think of any reasons why your company might establish a drug-free workplace environment? Reasons you may suggest could include lower call of rates, higher productivity, theft prevention, improved safety, and higher company morale. Long…

Developing a Safety Committee

Developing an effective Safety Committee can take time and planning. Having a committee with a purpose and objective can be a key element in a company’s health and safety process. For this to work the safety committee needs to have employees…

Contact Lens Safety

At one time contact lenses were thought to be a danger in many work environments and while doing many tasks. Current safety thinking about contact lenses is this: Contacts are safe for use in all work environments, providing other appropriate…

Cleaning Chemicals Safety

Protecting Workers who use Cleaning Chemicals: Does your workplace us cleaning chemicals? Schools, restaurants, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities all use cleaning chemicals to ensure the cleanliness of their respective buildings. Many…