Have you ever had that job that no matter what you did, you couldn’t get the smell out of your nose? It’s like you actually inhaled the source of the funk and its sitting right there in your snout, even hours after your shift ended. If you have, you know exactly what we’re talking about. If not, ... Read More
Topics: Respirator safety, Respirators, Respiratory
Bacon is pretty good in the kitchen. He likes to flex his culinary muscles from time to time…he’s definitely got the chops. Anyway… he’s also pretty smart when it comes to safety, so he wanted to share an easy recipe on choosing the right respiratory protection. He’s sick of seeing his buddies ... Read More
Topics: Respirators, Respirator Health, Respiratory
Do I really need a respirator program? If you are ok with having a team of workers carrying around oxygen tanks and piles of medical bills, fines and lawsuits landing on your desk, do what makes sense to you. If you have a lick of sense, you may want to refer to OSHA and NIOSH for the requirements ... Read More
Topics: Respirators, Respirator Health, Bacon's Safety Tips, how to, Respiratory
Want to know a few ways to keep your respirator in good shape? If you work in an environment that causes you to need to wear a respirator, then you need to know everything about that respirator in order to stay safe. Your lungs depend on it. From wearing the right respirator for the job to regular ... Read More
Topics: PPE, Respiratory Safety, Respiratory
Protecting Workers from Silica Exposure OSHA rolled out a final rule on respirable crystalline silica (June 23, 2016) and its bringing some big time changes over the next 5 years. Considering it only takes a small amount of that stuff to create monumental health risks, some changes are definitely ... Read More
Topics: Lockout Tagout, LOTO, energy control systems
Nothing scares Bacon more than being burnt to a crisp. Check out these safety tips for group and transfer lockout! When it comes to Lockout Tagout, there isn’t room for error. Make sure your facility has an energy control program and use it…every time! From the biggest manufacturing plants to the ... Read More
Topics: Lockout Tagout, LOTO
Tired of endless meetings about budget and cost cutting? Had enough with your crew not following through on safety? Want in on a little secret on how to improve your bottom line and improve facility safety? Go ahead, grab a seat and let's talk about a few lockout/tagout stats. From October 2015 to ... Read More
Topics: Facility Safety, Bacon's Safety Tips, Lockout Tagout
Is your energy control program locked down? Bacon The Pig, our safety mascot, wants to make sure you have a plan in place to deal with energy control emergencies and how to properly remove a padlock!! What are your lockout/tagout and emergency padlock removal procedures? Do you have any in place? ... Read More
Topics: Facility Safety, Lockout Tagout, LOTO
Understanding Lockout Tagout (1910.147 & 1910.333) and what it means for your company: What is Lockout Tagout (LOTO)? Lockout refers to the use of a device such as a lock to prevent a machine or equipment from being operated during service, repair or maintenance by isolating the energy. Tagout ... Read More
Topics: Facility Safety, Bacon's Safety Tips, Lockout Tagout
Don’t let Lockout Tagout “shortcuts” make you pay the ultimate price! Did you know that Lockout Tagout (LOTO) citations by OSHA is the #1 cited regulation for manufacturers? Plus, taking shortcuts when it comes to LOTO is just plain dumb. Play it safe and avoid being a statistic! Check out the ... Read More
