Heat-related illness on the job can be serious, even deadly. And although there is not a specific OSHA standard that addresses hot work environments, employers still have a duty to protect workers from heat-related hazards. OSHA’s campaign against heat-related illness offers tools to help businesses educate themselves and their employees against the hazards that come from working in the heat. Continue Reading…
Good news for workers in the oil and natural gas industry: production in the U.S has increased dramatically, creating more and more jobs. Since 2003, actively drilling rigs has increased by 92 percent. The bad news, however, is that workplace injury and fatality rate among oil and natural gas workers has also increased, according to a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) study. In fact, the fatality rate has increased to 27.1 per 100,000 workers during 2003-2010. Continue Reading…
The days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer. Finally, it is time to get ready for some outdoor activities and get rid of that cabin fever for the season. We’re sure you have a long list of tasks and recreational activities that you’re just itching to embark on and, for many of us, that list includes enjoying your All Terrain Vehicle (ATV).
ATVs can be a great asset to the workplace as well as a fun way to get out and enjoy the outdoors. They are currently used in several industries such as agriculture, emergency services and land management. They are cost-efficient as well as versatile which makes them an ideal vehicle both on the job and off. However, The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has released statistics revealing that ATV injuries are on the rise and ATV accidents are to blame for the deaths of 41 workers in the U.S. in 2010. Continue Reading…
As the nature of jobs and the working schedules have become tougher, workplace injuries have become very much common these days. Keeping this fact in mind, all the workers and their employers should consider the newly released facts and stats about workplace fatalities and injuries, so that efforts could be made in order to reduce the number of workplace injuries and deaths. The careless choice of workwear and other work accessories causes most of these deaths and injurie and, because of this, WorkingPerson.com is striving to provide quality safety accessories and workwear for Working People. Have a look at some of the highlights of these facts and statistics. Continue Reading…
How do you protect yourself when you don’t even see it coming? With Edge Eyewear, the leading producer of rigorously tested and proven safety eyeglasses, they’ve got you covered in any situation.
With more than 10,000 eye injuries EVERY DAY in North America alone, it’s important to be very choosy about protecting one of your most valuable assets – your eyesight.
Sporting an impressive 100% effective repellent rate with a test of 6 shots from a nailgun within 5 seconds as seen here, Edge’s exclusive polycarbonate lense formula was the first to become compliant with ANSI’s (American National Standard Institute) strict requirements. Continue Reading…
Leave it to Revco Industries, the manufacturer of Black Stallion products, to craft all-encompassing hand protection in its new GW101 work gloves. They are designed with both extreme winter weather comfort and safety at the forefront of the company’s ingenuity in this new work wear product. You may need to go to work outdoors, but there is no reason to miss out on taking care of your priceless asset – your hands – when you do so. Whether you are working on wires, cutting down tress, metalworking, industrial tasks, or doing other essential property or barn chores, you will want these new GW101 extreme winter gloves. The new GW101 gloves will ensure you care for those fingers and hands you value, after all what’s more important to your hands than proper glove safety. Continue Reading…
As winter rages on and temperatures still remain frigid, it is important to keep finger safety in mind. When the temperatures dip below zero, it won’t take long for frost bite to set in, especially in your very vulnerable hands. That’s why it is essential to choose winter work gloves, or insulated gloves, that can protect your hands while still allowing you to complete all of your tasks on the job.
Revco Industries’ new Black Stallion GW101 extreme winter impact glove, available at Working Person’s Store, can be your number one defense against hand injury. These high-visibility gloves have protective finger and knuckle guards on the back of the hand which have notches that allow maximum flexibility and dexterity. On the palm side, these gloves have synthetic leather reinforcements for added grip and strength. Black Stallion’s Gloves are designed with MultiBlend insulation for warmth as well as a waterproof lining. The outer spandex layer is hi-vis yellow, adding another element of safety to this already protective glove. Continue Reading…
For assuredness of step, just slide on Ice-T’s by Shoe In and grip into winter’s elements of snow, slush, and ice with confidence. Be safe, too, because stepping outside can be hazardous in the winter! Just walking to the truck, or taking out the trash, or other simple home-based chores could be treacherous with any combination of winter’s precipitation, especially when the aspect of ice is factored into the mix. And least not any other work outside where cautionary stepping can cost focus on other tasks. These new snow traction devices are ideal for any wintery sure-footed needs. Continue Reading…
To companies in the industrial sector, safety is paramount. Employees of these companies may face risk on the jobsite every single day, but developing a strong safety culture in both mandatory and voluntary workplace safety guidelines can have a huge impact on accident reduction. We know that achieving excellence in health and safety is an important part of becoming a well-run company, but how does a company achieve this? How can companies make sure that they have a strong safety culture? Continue Reading…
Here at Working Person’s Store we know that when when you’re on the job, you have a lot on your mind. Managing staff, meeting deadlines and all while trying to stay safe are just a few of your concerns. The last thing you need to worry about is slipping and falling. When you’re on your feet and in a hurry, you don’t have time to wonder if your safety footwear has good enough traction, you just need them to do their job just like you do every day. Continue Reading…
