Topics: hazards, Elevator Safety, FR Clothing, Protective clothing, Fire Safety
Is your fire-resistant clothing keeping you safe? When was the last time you checked to see if your FR clothing was protecting you from the dangerous work you do? You think today might be a good day to do that? If you work with the potential for arc flash or flash fire, you better make sure your ... Read More
Topics: hazards, Elevator Safety, Facility Safety, Arc Flash, Eye Protection, electrical hazards, Eye & Head protection, Eye and Head Protection
Protect your eyes from the risk of arc flash You already knew that arc flash releases hot gas and radiant energy up to 4 times the temperature of the sun, right? Let’s ponder that for a minute. When arc flash happens, the ambient temperatures can reach 35,000° Fahrenheit. And the arc blast, or ... Read More
Topics: hazards, Elevator Safety, Facility Safety, Eye Safety, Eye Protection, educational, Eye and Head Protection
Do you need safety eyewear under a face shield? Robert came into work one early Monday morning, clocked in and grabbed his usual cup o’ joe and headed back to his stall. On his way there, his production manager stopped him and handed him a pair of safety glasses. He said, “This is overkill, boss. I ... Read More
Topics: hazards, PPE, Cut gloves, Hand Protection, Bacon's Safety Tips
When you think hand protection safety, do the words "bare minimum" come to mind? Of course not! Learn about the new cut level standards in hand protection and why there are specific cut-resistant gloves for certain tasks. To help you make sure that your gloves are providing adequate protection, ... 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: hazards, Fall protection, PPE, PFAS, Bacon's Safety Tips, Fall Protection and Rescue, how to
What You Need to Know about Fall Protection Often, rescue is overlooked when it comes to considering Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS). That's a little insane, don't you think? Now, might be a good time to remind you of the ABCD's of Fall Protection! And, never forget about a pesky little thing ... 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
