--- title: Facility Safety Blog | hazards description: hazards | --- [** Login](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/request-an-account) [Blog](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/#KB) [Contact Us](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/contact-us) [Request a Quote](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/contact-us-need-help) [Resources](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/#KB) [Services](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/services) [View Cart](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/cart) [Checkout](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/cart) [![Quad City Safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/logo-light.png?width=200&height=71&name=logo-light.png "Quad City Safety")](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/) **Call**: (563) 445-2170 or **[Help Me!](https://www.quadcitysafety.com/contact-us-need-help)** ### Search In Progress # Facility Safety Blog ## [Tips on Choosing Eye & Face Protection: Industrial Hazards & Solutions](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/tips-on-choosing-eye-protection-industrial-hazards-and-solutions) [![Bacon’s Guide to Avoid the Boom Classes Class I locations are considered hazardous due to the presence of flammable gases, liquids or vapors. These locations are the most explosive and include oil refineries, spray booths and more. Class II locations will have a presence of combustible dusts. These dusts can be found in coal mines and grain silos, for example. Class III locations are those that contain easily ignitable fibers or flyings, such as sawdust or wood chips. Divisions Division 1: Ignitable concentrations of flammable gases, liquids, vapors or dusts existing all or most of the time under normal conditions. Think of the Division 1 classification to mean “hazard likely.” Division 2: Ignitable concentrations are not likely to exist under normal conditions. Or, where Class III materials are stored or handled. The area around a fuel tank could be classified as Division 2. Groups Group A: Acetylene Group B: Hydrogen Group C: Ethylene & Carbon Monoxide Group D: Propane, Gasoline, Naphtha, Benzene, Butane, Ethyl Alcohol, Acetone & Methane Group E: Metals including Aluminum & Magnesium (Div. 1 only) Group F: Carbonaceous dusts including Coal, Carbon Black & Coke Group G: Dusts not included in E & F. Also, Woods, Plastics, Flour, Starch or Grain Dusts. Temperature Classes Hazards which will not ignite at temperatures below: T1: 842°F/ 450°C T2: 572°F/ 300°C T3: 392°F/ 200°C T4: 275°F/135°C T5: 212°F/ 100°C T6: 185°F/ 85°C](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bacon%20Safety%20Tips/Bacon's-Safety-Tips-C05-Flashlight-Safety%20Ratings-Infographics.jpg?width=488) ](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/tips-on-choosing-eye-protection-industrial-hazards-and-solutions) Topics: [hazards](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/hazards), [Facility Safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/facility-safety), [Bacon's Safety Tips](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/bacons-safety-tips), [educational](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/educational), [industrial safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/industrial-safety), [workplace safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/workplace-safety), [solutions](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/solutions) Do you wear eye and face protection at work? You’ve been doing the job for so long without having an accident, you may think it’s unnecessary. But if you work with dust, dirt, chemicals or flying projectiles, you’ve got another thing coming. Wearing safety glasses or goggles isn’t just for ... [Read More](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/tips-on-choosing-eye-protection-industrial-hazards-and-solutions) ** 3   [view comments](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/tips-on-choosing-eye-protection-industrial-hazards-and-solutions#comments-listing) ## [Hazard Storage: 4 Questions Every Facility Manager Must Ask](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/hazard-storage-4-questions-every-facility-manager-must-ask) [![Catch These Common Slip, Trip & Fall Risks Before They Catch You Not only are slips, trips and falls (STF) one of the biggest causes of workplace deaths. They’re also one of the most frequently reported for injuries. Holding steady at 25% of all annual reported claims, it’s obvious that most safety programs out there still need a little work. Do you recognize any of these common STF issues in your facility or jobsite? Slip Hazards Time to throw around a fancy term to get your attention — Coefficient of Friction. If you’re not sure what that is, it’s basically the ability for one surface to move horizontally over another. Think: An oily floor and a basic pair of tennis shoes. That doesn’t end well, does it? Look around your work space and see if you spot any of the following: Freshly polished floors Lubricating oil Sand or sawdust Motor oil Poor draining Metal surfaces Grease Food oil Water Ice Trip Hazards A good portion of the time, poor housekeeping and human error is to blame for trips at work. Is the workplace clean and free from clutter? Have damaged walkways and floors been repaired? Do you follow the old motto, “A place for everything and everything in its place”? If not, there’s no better time than now to start. Look around your work space and see if you spot any of the following: Uneven walking surfaces Loose flooring, carpet or mats Sloped walkways Electrical cords Damaged flooring Air hoses Poor lighting Fall Hazards Whether we’re talking a fall off of a step stool or one from the 4th floor, falls are no joke. Falls usually occur when someone loses their center of balance. Workers can experience falls at the same level or fall to a lower level. Look around your work space and see if you spot any of the following: Lack of guardrails on skylight openings Lack of railings with toeboards Lack of floor hole covers Broken ladders Portable ladders Leading edges Loading docks Missing stair rails Holes in walls Poorly lit stairways Lack of fixed stairs Ramps](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bacon's-Safety-Tips-C05-%20Slip%20Trip%20Fall%20Hazards%20-%20Infographic.png?width=488) ](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/hazard-storage-4-questions-every-facility-manager-must-ask) Topics: [hazards](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/hazards), [Facility Safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/facility-safety), [educational](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/educational), [flammable storage](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/flammable-storage) From the farm to the lab and everything in between, hazardous materials are everywhere. Think about your own facility for a minute. Can you think of any materials that are dangerous to people or the environment? Oily shop towels, paint cans, gasoline, oils, fertilizer or pesticides are just a few ... [Read More](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/hazard-storage-4-questions-every-facility-manager-must-ask) ** 0   [be the first to leave a comment!](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/hazard-storage-4-questions-every-facility-manager-must-ask#comments-listing) ## [Prevent These Common Slip, Trip and Fall Hazards In Your Facility](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/prevent-these-common-slip-trip-and-fall-hazards-in-your-facility) [![Bacon's-Safety-Tips-C05- Slip Trip Fall Hazards - FI](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bacon's-Safety-Tips-C05-%20Slip%20Trip%20Fall%20Hazards%20-%20FI.png?width=488) ](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/prevent-these-common-slip-trip-and-fall-hazards-in-your-facility) Topics: [hazards](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/hazards), [PPE](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/ppe), [Facility Safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/facility-safety), [Protective Footwear](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/protective-footwear), [Bacon's Safety Tips](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/bacons-safety-tips), [educational](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/educational), [Foot Protection](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/foot-protection) When it comes to unnecessary injuries and deaths on the job, it’s no laughing matter. Bacon takes workplace safety very seriously — especially in the case of slips, trips and falls. Did you know that slip, trip and fall incidents make up the majority of general industry accidents? That’s kind of ... 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