Topics: Contractor Safety, Elevator Safety, PPE, Facility Safety, Cut resistant gloves, Hand Protection, Safety Gloves, how to, educational
Need gloves? Well, if you work with your hands, there is a good chance you are going to need a pair of gloves or two. Should be simple enough, right? Jump online, buy some bulk at a good price. Done deal. Yeah. Sure. That's certainly one way to do it. Providing you have absolutely no concern about ... Read More
Hand protection like doesn't belong in your toolbox. You work with dangerous material and equipment, you better have your safety gloves on your hands...where they should be. Did you know that the average cost of a single hand injury can range between $22-30 thousand dollars? Don’t take chances with ... Read More
Topics: Contractor Safety, Elevator Safety, Fall protection, PPE, Facility Safety, Personal Fall Arrest Systems, PFAS, Confined Spaces, educational
Fall protection is a complicated topic. Not only are workers’ lives at risk if the right measures aren’t taken, but the standards are difficult to understand. To top it all off there are many variations of equipment out there. And the requirements differ according to industry. For employees in the ... Read More
Topics: Contractor Safety, Elevator Safety, PPE, Facility Safety, Cut gloves, Cut resistant gloves, Hand Protection, Safety Gloves, educational
Failure to use the right safety glove is the second leading cause of workplace injuries. So, it only makes sense that safety managers understand the different kinds of hand protection that is available. Were you aware that the average cost of a single hand injury can range between $22-30 thousand ... Read More
Sucking up our messes, that’s what sorbents do. Everything from simple drips and leaks, transferring lubricants or fluids, punctured tanks to monumental screw-ups like an oil spill, sorbents come in a variety of sizes and absorption rates. Sometimes, it can get confusing. In any industry, accidents ... Read More
Topics: Contractor Safety, hazards, Elevator Safety, Fall protection, PPE, PFAS, Personal Fall Arrest System, Rescue, Confined Spaces
A while back, we shared some important information on the importance of fall protection (ANSI Z359) and what we really need to know. You may remember the ABCD’s of Fall Protection. If not, here's a quick review: Fall Protection Basics Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS) are made up of 4 major ... Read More
Topics: Elevator Safety, Facility Safety, Arc Flash, Flash fire, FR Clothing, Protective clothing, Fire Safety
In a previous post, we talked about different applications for fire-resistant (FR) clothing. Work environments that have a risk of explosions, radiant heat or hazards such as liquid, chemicals, dust or particulates are the most common situations that require a particular form of FR protective wear. ... Read More
Topics: Elevator Safety, Facility Safety, Arc Flash, Flash fire, FR Clothing, Protective clothing, Fire Safety
Along with advances in technology and development has come an increase in situations where workers are exposed to electrical hazards—some of which you wouldn’t even think of and are often overlooked. In order to protect your people, you need to know what the hazards are and what kind of protective ... Read More
Topics: Contractor Safety, Elevator Safety, Fall protection, PPE, Facility Safety, Personal Fall Arrest Systems, PFAS, Personal Fall Arrest System, Risk Assessment, assessments
Fall protection ranks as one of the most frequently violated OSHA standards with nearly $20 million in citations as of 2014. And even more disturbing, the leading cause of worker deaths on construction sites was falling on the job. Protecting workers from potential falls is serious business. In ... Read More
Topics: Contractor Safety, Elevator Safety, Facility Safety, Cut gloves, Cut resistant gloves, Hand Protection, educational
When you think safety, does bare minimum come to mind? Choosing the right PPE for your company and workers may sound cut and dry. Take a quick look at compliance standards, choose what suits your needs and make your purchase. Right? Wrong. When people talk about safety standards, most think that ... Read More
