Painting or applying stickers to a hard hat must be performed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Hard hat manufacturers usually provide very specific instructions regarding paints, stickers, or decals that will not negatively affect the performance of a protective helmet.
Alcohol & the Workplace
February 5th, 2010 by Michael PufferTests have shown that alcohol can still have an effect on your body up to 18 hours after you have stopped drinking. Alcohol use is a legitimate on-the-job safety issue – and not just an attempt to control off-the-clock lifestyles.
Turn to the Safety Pros
February 4th, 2010 by Gavin LinkThere is no one-stop website or book that can contain enough safety information on every workplace application possible. However, I will point out that the Conney Safety technical support team provides complete safety solutions daily. Oftentimes, the solutions come on the spot and in real time at no extra cost to any customer.
Tips for Driving Safely in Bad Weather
February 3rd, 2010 by Michael Tesmer, CSPThe article below discusses basic tips and reminders0 while driving in nasty weather. While I consider myself a pretty good defensive driver, I really found these quick tips to be a very helpful reminder (especially if you live in an area that snows!).
Making Clean Indoor Air a Priority
February 2nd, 2010 by Eric VogelIn today’s economy, many consumers are scaling back on splurge purchases and budgeting instead on products that can help protect their family. Did you know it’s also worth making a modest budget investment in cleaning your indoor air?
It’s Time to Post Your OSHA 300 Summary
February 1st, 2010 by Brian Muehlenkamp, CSPIt’s that time of year once again…no, it’s not income tax time, that’s coming up soon enough. It’s time to post your annual OSHA 300 log summary. You must post a copy of the annual summary in each facility in a place or places where notices to employees are customarily posted.
Danger, Tire Explosions!
January 29th, 2010 by Michael PufferThere have been instances of brand new truck and tractor tires spontaneously, and violently, exploding with no apparent cause while still mounted on the vehicle. The following are some precautions that will help prevent flammable vapors from entering the compressor and subsequently becoming trapped in your tires.
OSHA Releases Workplace Injury and Illness Database
January 28th, 2010 by Gavin LinkOSHA has released data collected from 1996 to 2007 regarding work-related injuries and illness. This is the first time the government agency has provided a searchable database that can be searched by establishment, city, state and SIC… among other criteria.
A 2010 Priority – Review of Head, Eye and Face PPE
January 27th, 2010 by Michael Tesmer, CSPDespite recent economic trends and cost cutting measures in the workplace, the quality of affordable safety products has never slid and employers are continuing to dedicate resources to safety and compliance.
State Statutes and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
January 26th, 2010 by Missy TaylorAccording to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 26 States have statutes related to Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Is your state among them?… The purpose of my blog today is to talk about the Kidde CO Alarms Conney Safety offers.
