Be Prepared for Roof and Pipe Leaks this Spring

March 9th, 2010 by Missy Taylor

Spring is a time for renewal – the renewal of roof leaks! Be prepared this year with the UltraTech Ultra-Roof Drip Diverter.

Standup Forklift Under-Ride Hazards

March 8th, 2010 by Brian Muehlenkamp, CSP

One of the potential hazards faced by standup forklift operators is the crushing hazard that may arise when traveling, with the forks trailing, in a warehouse near a storage rack or similar obstruction. The risk is that a horizontal rack beam (crossbar) or similar obstruction might enter the operator’s compartment in a situation referred to as “under-ride”.

Afterthoughs & Regrets

March 5th, 2010 by Michael Puffer

How often have you said or done something and then later, reflecting on your action, thought to yourself, “How could I have done that?” Here are some afterthoughts which, unfortunately, too many of us have experienced:

Choose the MSA Advantage 4000

March 4th, 2010 by Gavin Link

Last week, a customer asked if there is a full face respirator mask that can work with chemical cartridges, PAPR and SCBA. MSA makes the Advantage 4000 Model Full Face Respirator that can be used with three different adaptors.

New Mechanix Glove – Oil Rigs/Mining Application

March 3rd, 2010 by Michael Tesmer, CSP

I have recently discovered an incredible new glove from Mechanix Wear called the M-Pact ORHD Glove. It was originally designed specifically for oil refinery workers, but we are starting to see a cross application into the mining industry.

Protecting Planet Home

March 2nd, 2010 by Eric Vogel

From the kitchen to the nursery room and the bedroom to the bath, more and more families are questioning the presence of chemical products in their homes and taking decisive steps to replace them with healthier alternatives made from harmless ingredients.

State Safety & Health Programs

March 1st, 2010 by Brian Muehlenkamp, CSP

I find the state websites to be very helpful when researching standards, creating training programs, or looking for interesting safety photos and videos. These sites are a wealth of information.

Watch Your Step!

February 26th, 2010 by Michael Puffer

Slips and falls are one of the most frequent causes of accidents, both on and off the job. Each year in the United States, more than 300,000 people suffer disabling injuries from falls. Slips and falls can be fatal as well; they rank second only to automobile accidents, causing nearly 12,000 deaths a year. To avoid getting hurt from falls, avoid rushing and remember the following:

Safety Oil Rigger HD Glove

February 25th, 2010 by Gavin Link

The safety support team gets asked regularly for a rugged glove with metatarsal protection. We have a solution. MechanixWear has developed the Safety Oil Rigger HD Glove which has a rubber-molded exoskeleton for excellent metatarsal protection.

ANSI’s Eyewash Standard Compliance

February 24th, 2010 by Michael Tesmer, CSP

Did you know that approximately half of all businesses required to meet the ANSI standard for eyewash remain in non-compliance? That is pretty scary news and there really are no excuses when you consider just how easy it is to get your facility back into proper compliance.