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# Facility Safety Blog

## [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 ... [Read More](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/prevent-these-common-slip-trip-and-fall-hazards-in-your-facility)

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## [Shocking Truth on Respiratory Protection: Is Silica the New Asbestos?](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/respiratory-protection-tips-is-silica-the-new-asbestos)

[![](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/shutterstock_519840121.jpg?width=488) ](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/respiratory-protection-tips-is-silica-the-new-asbestos)

 Topics: [PPE](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/ppe), [Respiratory Safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/respiratory-safety), [Respiratory](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/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](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/respiratory-protection-tips-is-silica-the-new-asbestos)

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## [Safety Gloves & Chemicals: The Overlooked Safety Hazard](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/safety-gloves-chemicals-the-overlooked-safety-hazard)

[![](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_553580473.jpg?width=488) ](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/safety-gloves-chemicals-the-overlooked-safety-hazard)

 Topics: [PPE](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/ppe), [Hand Protection](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/hand-protection), [chemical protection](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/chemical-protection)

Did you happen to overlook hand protection? You're running through your mental checklist of personal protective equipment (PPE) that you are going to need to have on-site. Keeping your workers safe is always a major concern and you know there is always the potential to overlook something important. ... [Read More](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/safety-gloves-chemicals-the-overlooked-safety-hazard)

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## [3 Flashlight Facts You Probably Didn't Know: Bacon's Safety Tip](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/bacon-safety-tip-flashlights)

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 Topics: [Flashlights](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/flashlights), [PPE](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/ppe), [Lighting](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/lighting)

Think you're flashlight savvy? Bacon The Pig, our safety mascot, sheds some light on a few important flashlight facts to help you prepare to on any job, in any condition. Make your job easier with the right tools and avoid the boom by choosing the right flashlight!! Flashlights are more than just a ... [Read More](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/bacon-safety-tip-flashlights)

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## [Use Disposable Clothing at Work and Cover Your Assets](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/basics-of-disposable-clothing)

[![](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/disp%20clothing.jpg?width=488) ](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/basics-of-disposable-clothing)

 Topics: [PPE](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/ppe), [Disposable clothing](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/disposable-clothing), [FR Clothing](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/fr-clothing), [Protective clothing](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/protective-clothing)

Certain work environments require higher levels of protection from hazards, chemicals, particulates, dust, dirt and grime. For workers that may be exposed to hazardous material, it's so important to make sure they have the personal protective equipment (PPE) they need to avoid serious health risks. ... [Read More](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/basics-of-disposable-clothing)

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## [GVS Elipse P100 NIOSH Respirator: Product Spotlight](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/product-spotlight-gvs-elipse-p100-respirator)

[![](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Product_Spotlight_2_Elipse_Respirator_Intro.png?width=488) ](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/product-spotlight-gvs-elipse-p100-respirator)

 Topics: [PPE](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/ppe), [Product Spotlight](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/product-spotlight), [Respiratory Safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/respiratory-safety), [Respirators](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/respirators), [Respiratory](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/respiratory)

Watch as Dave walks through the features of the GVS Elipse P100 NIOSH Respirator: Follow the link to learn more about this respirator over in the Quad City Safety Store. Selecting the right respirator for the job is just the beginning. Want even more awesome content? Just check out this article on ... [Read More](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/product-spotlight-gvs-elipse-p100-respirator)

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## [Pyramex I-Force Safety Goggles: Product Spotlight](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/product-spotlight-pyramex-i-force-safety-goggles)

[![](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Facility/Images/Blog/pyramex_goggles_vido_still.jpg?width=488) ](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/product-spotlight-pyramex-i-force-safety-goggles)

 Topics: [PPE](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/ppe), [Safety Glasses](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/safety-glasses), [Safety Goggles](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/safety-goggles), [Product Spotlight](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/product-spotlight), [Eye Protection](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/eye-protection), [Eye & Head protection](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/eye-head-protection)

These Pyramex I-Force Safety Goggles have got you covered! Watch as Dave reviews the features and highlights of the Pyramex I-Force Safety Googles. Isn't it awesome to be able to get expert reviews of the safety goggles you need to stay safe on the job? Follow the link to learn more about the ... [Read More](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/product-spotlight-pyramex-i-force-safety-goggles)

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## [Respirator Safety Basics: What the heck is a fit test?](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/fit-testing-respirator-safety-basics)

[![](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/respirator_industrial.jpg?width=488) ](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/fit-testing-respirator-safety-basics)

 Topics: [Respirator Fit Tests](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/respirator-fit-tests), [PPE](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/ppe), [Facility Safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/facility-safety), [Respirator safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/respirator-safety), [Respirator Health](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/respirator-health), [Respiratory](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/respiratory)

If you work in areas where you could possibly breathe in particulates, vapors or fibers, you probably already know that wearing respirators is crucial to your health and safety. You don’t want to breathe in harmful materials, so you wear your mask. But did you know that regular fit testing is the ... [Read More](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/fit-testing-respirator-safety-basics)

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