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Flammable Storage Cabinets – Safe Storage of Flammable Chemicals

With flammable liquids, there’s no margin of error when it comes to safe and correct storage. You probably know that most industrial fires occur in situations where chemicals have been stored improperly.
Fortunately, there are cabinets that are supremely suited to flammable liquids. Keeping them safely stashed away is precisely what they’ve been made for. [...]

13Oct2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Why You May Want an Anti-Fatigue Floor Mat and How To Get a Good One

Do you have anti-fatigue floor mats at your workplace? If not, do you ever wish your employees had more energy? Well, aside from providing great gourmet coffee, providing anti-fatigue floor mats will make a great difference!
Why? Imagine! A floor mat that keeps you from getting tired even after hours of standing! It’s [...]

26Jun2009 | admin | 2 comments | Continued
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9 Electric Shock Safety Tips.

Every year in the United States over 400 workers are killed by electric shock.  Most of these deaths and injuries can be prevented with these nine electric shock safety tips.

Inspect equipment cords and extension cords before each use. Every electrical cord should be treated as a live one.
Never cut off the third prong of a [...]

13May2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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8 Tips On Ladder Safety

If you or your employees use ladders on the job it is important to follow these eight common sense rules for ladder safety. OSHA estimates that there are 24,882 injuries and as many as 36 fatalities per year as a result of  falls on stairways and ladders used in construction.  Almost 50% of the injuries [...]

11May2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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8 Tips on Writing a Good Housekeeping Plan.

One of the most important factors in accident and injury prevention is practicing good housekeeping. When work areas are orderly and clean, workers can do their job more efficiently.
A good housekeeping program will result in both immediate and long range results. There will be less tripping, slipping, bumping and dropping. You can lower your company’s [...]

31Oct2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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OHSA Cold Weather Safety Guide.

Winter is just around the corner. Cold related illnesses can slowly overcome an individual who has been chilled by cold temperature, strong winds or wet clothing. You need to recognize the environmental and workplace conditions that can lead to cold-induced injuries and illnesses. Here are some basic ways to protect your workers.

Proper clothing for cold, wet and [...]

21Oct2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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12 Forklift Drivers Safety Tips

Operating a forklift is an important job. The federal goverment requires that all lift truck operators be trained and authorized by their organizatons. OSHA federal regulation CFR1910.178 states that “Only trained and authorized operators shall be permitted to operate a powered industrial truck.” It is a good idea to print these forklift saftey tips out [...]

20Aug2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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10 Steps to Improve Traffic Safety Performance.

Guidelines for Employers to Reduce Motor Vehicle Crashes has been developed by OSHA, NHTSA and NETS. The 10 steps to improve traffic safety performance are as follows:
1. Senior Management Commitment & Employee Involvement
2. Written Policies and Procedures
3. Driver Agreements
4. Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Checks
5. Crash Reporting and Investigation
6. Vehicle Selection, Maintenance and Inspection
7. Disciplinary Action [...]

13Jul2008 | admin | 1 comment | Continued