Archive: September 2009

Selecting a Chemical-Resistant Glove

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 by Michael Tesmer, CSP

There are literally thousands of styles of gloves that we can offer you here at Conney Safety. I want to give you a very simple approach to help you ask the right questions when selecting a glove for your workers. If you can answer these simple questions, you should be able to get your choices narrowed down quickly.

4-Point Safety System, Part 4: Training for Employees and Management

Monday, September 28th, 2009 by Brian Muehlenkamp, CSP

The last point of our Four Point Safety System discussion is training. An effective accident prevention program requires proper job performance from everyone in the workplace.

The Three Point Rule

Friday, September 25th, 2009 by Michael Puffer

Falling while getting into or out of heavy equipment, a truck or tractor cab, hooking up air and electrical lines, or mounting or dismounting trailers is a sure way to get seriously hurt. An insurance industry study showed that falls from vehicles produced injuries that were almost 25% worse than other types of injuries.

Are Americans Washing Their Hands More?

Thursday, September 24th, 2009 by Gavin Link

The study reported that 54% of respondants surveyed wash their hands no more or less frequently after using public bathrooms.

Proper Eye Wash Locations in Your Facility

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 by Michael Tesmer, CSP

Today I want to help give some guidance on making sure your entire plant has adequate coverage in the event of a splash to the face.

Store Chemicals Safely in Your Garage

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 by Eric Vogel

The garage often ends up being a storage place for a variety of chemicals and automotive products. Follow a few of these simple rules to keep your garage safe.

Water Safety On & Off The Job

Friday, September 18th, 2009 by Michael Puffer

As summer comes to an end and whether you are working or enjoying recreational activities near water, the best water hazard insurance you can have is learning to swim and teaching your family to swim.

Remember the Moon Boot?

Thursday, September 17th, 2009 by Missy Taylor

OK, so I’m showing my age a bit, but, really, who cares, the Moon Boot was far out! So, why am I talking about the Moon Boot™ in an industrial safety blog?Well, that’s because Conney now offers a similar boot, the NEOS Explorer™ and Navigator 5™.

Assessing Chemical Splashes to the Eyes

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 by Michael Tesmer, CSP

Most employees who get a chemical splash to the eyes were either wearing no protection or the wrong protection.

4-Point Safety System, Part 3: Hazard Prevention & Control

Monday, September 14th, 2009 by Brian Muehlenkamp, CSP

For this discussion we will focus on the third point of the four point safety system: Hazard Prevention and Control.