Archive: April 2009

Non-ANSI Solid Cotton T-Shirts Now Available

Thursday, April 16th, 2009 by Missy Taylor

Are your employees hard to see? Conney can help with our new line of Non-ANSI Compliant Hi-Viz T-Shirts from OccuNomix.

Helpful New Documents Published by OSHA

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 by Michael Tesmer, CSP

Did you know that OSHA recently published a new resource to help employers select respirators based on assigned protection factors (APFs)? In addition, the agency revised its Field Operations Manual to provide OSHA compliance officers with a single comprehensive resource of updated guidance.

The Most Dangerous Jobs in America

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 by Eric Vogel

Looking for a new career? You might want to read this article and learn how likely it is that you will be injured on the job before making that choice.

Lockout/Tagout Inspection

Monday, April 13th, 2009 by Brian Muehlenkamp, CSP

Have you conducted your periodic lockout/tagout inspection? Did you know it was required? The purpose of the inspection is to verify that the lockout/tagout energy control procedures are used properly, that the employees are familiar with their responsibilities, and that any deviations or inadequacies that are observed are correct.

Safety Cabinets 101

Friday, April 10th, 2009 by Eric Vogel

One of the leading causes of industrial fires is the improper storage and handling of flammable liquids. That’s why OSHA mandates that all flammable liquids must be stored in steel cabinets.

Choosing the Right Eyewash Station

Thursday, April 9th, 2009 by Eric Vogel

Who can use the wall-mounted bottled eyewash stations rather than the ANSI-approved plumbed eyewashes?

First Aid Kit Inspection

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 by Eric Vogel

Question: How often do First Aid Kits need to be inspected?

Dosimeter Exchange Rates

Monday, April 6th, 2009 by Brian Muehlenkamp, CSP

When performing a noise study with a dosimeter, you may be requested to input or set the exchange rate. Here’s a quick explanation and a table defining which exchange rate to use.

Carbon Monoxide Emmisions from Propane Forklifts

Friday, April 3rd, 2009 by Michael Tesmer, CSP

Take a minute to look at this article and think about the situation at your facility. Do you have carbon monoxide monitors strategically placed in your warehouse?