Safety equipment is a necessity for your employees and for your company. As an EHS professional or facility manager, you’re responsible for purchasing equipment to protect your employees from falls and other dangerous working situations. Additionally, you are responsible for providing services that keep your building free from hazards. It’s important to remember that certain …
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Death of Six Tree Trimmers in Michigan Spur Hazard Alert
Lansing, MI – Amid a tree-trimmer fatality rate more than 14 times the state average this year, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a hazard alert cautioning against unsafe work practices. Through early October, five trimmers had died as a result of a fall, and one died after being struck and squeezed …
Safety in the Semiconductor Industry
Semiconductors have become invaluable in our increasingly tech-driven world, and the industry continues to grow. Semiconductor unit shipments are expected to exceed 1 trillion units by 2018, compared to about 700 billion units in 2010 and fewer than 400 billion units in 2000. As with any industry experiencing tremendous growth, there is a concern that …
Safety Vest Infographic: A Definitive Guide to Safety Gear
Which class of safety vest is best for each occupation? This infographic breaks down tne American Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel and Headwear regulation as founded by the American National Standards Institute and the International Safety Equipment Association. In summary, there are three difference classifications for high-visibility safety vests. Each class is summarized with the …
Workplace Injuries Infographic: Why You Should Be Protected
Before OSHA was indoctrinated in the 1970’s, workplace injuries and illnesses were the norm. Large industrial companies were taking advantage of their employees and had virtually no concern for their safety, which made them seem almost dispensable. Finally the U.S. government realized how unethical it was to disregard employee safety, and workplace injuries and illnesses …
PPE Infographic: PPE The Basics
PPE or Personal Protective Equipment is one of the most important factors of injury prevention. It is required that employees wera PPE to protect them from safety hazards associated with their jobs, and it’s required that their employers provide them with that PPE. In regards to personal protective equipment, OSHA states “all personal protective equipment …
An Emergency at the Eyewash Station
Eyewash stations are a staple in facilities that use materials that can cause eye injury or eye infection, providing reprieve after accidental exposure. But simply having an eyewash station in your workplace isn’t enough. Not properly maintaining a station potentially can cause more harm than good and even create its own emergency situation. Improperly maintained …
(VIDEO) Workers Killed While Servicing Tires – Here’s How it Happened
Related Training DVDs: Passenger Light Truck Tire Installer Video Program Reviews the basic procedures for tire installation and equipment use with an emphasis on safety. View Product DOT Pre and Post Trip Inspection Training Video Educating your commercial drivers with empowers employees with knowledge they need to do their job safely. View Product Multi-Piece Wheel/Rim Demounting …
Aerial Lift Training Powerpoints
Related Aerial Lift Training Courses Aerial Lifts Interactive Safety Training Scissor Lifts Interactive Training Lockout Tagout Training Course Fall Protection in Construction Forklift Certification Training Aerial Lifts and Elevated Platform Safety by QSC Safety Consulting Date Created: 2018 Number of Slides: 38 Created By: QSC Safety Consulting This training powerpoint was created by QSC Safety …