Archive: December 2011

Using Technology To Save Lives And Dollars

Thursday, December 29th, 2011 by Eric Vogel

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has come up with a surprising way to help keep this country safe-and improve the economy and protect the environment at the same time.

Eating Healthy

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 by Ryan Frick

Make time in the morning to eat a healthy breakfast and to pack a healthy lunch to make it through the day and have extra energy.

National Emphasis Program For Chemical Facilities

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 by Brian Muehlenkamp, CSP

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a new National Emphasis Program (NEP) for chemical facilities to protect workers from catastrophic releases of hazardous chemicals.

Santa Issues a Safety Alert!

Friday, December 23rd, 2011 by Michael Puffer

Well it finally happened. After centuries of working their little fingers to the bone, making gifts for everyone around the world, the elves have snapped! It was the constant pounding of those little hammers that did it. That plus, suffering from “low elf esteem” and having to wear those ridiculous little costumes.

OSHA Announces Safe Workplace Photo Winners

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011 by Gavin Link

The winners from the “OSHA Picture It! Safe Workplaces for Everyone” contest are in and the winning photos are stunning!

NTSB Calls for Nationwide Ban On All PEDs While Driving

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011 by Michael Tesmer, CSP

In an unprecedented move, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is recommending a nationwide ban on the driver use of personal electronic devices (PEDs) while operating a motor vehicle.

Smart, Safe Entertaining Ideas

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 by Eric Vogel

When the party’s at your place, you can be sure to feel secure that safety is in attendance if you follow these tips from the experts at the Electrical Safety Foundation International…

NIOSH Miner Training Program

Monday, December 19th, 2011 by Brian Muehlenkamp, CSP

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently released a new training program to help miners practice correct decision-making skills during an underground mine emergency.

Morning Wake Up

Friday, December 16th, 2011 by Michael Puffer

An SPSA is a (Site Project Safety Assessment). It is just like walking on a job site and assessing the hazards, identifying the hazards and eliminating as many of them as possible. This process only takes a minute or two.

Cut-Resistant Leather Gloves – New Technologies in Protection

Thursday, December 15th, 2011 by Michael Tesmer, CSP

Superior Gloves has a newer leather work glove available that incorporates a Kevlar/fiberglass liner that now provides ANSI cut level 4 protection and ANSI level 3 puncture protection.