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…
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Workplace Safety and Finger Safety Go Hand-in-Hand
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…
Tecasafe NFPA Compliant Workwear from Revco Industries
The people at Revco Industries out of Santa Fe Springs, CA have taken reins on the competition with an improvement to their Tecasafe Plus high performance flame-resistant clothing. The company is excited to announce their flame resistant shirt and coveralls remain NFPA compliant for arc flash protection but are now also certified NFPA 2112 compliant by UL. This new certification means Black Stallion work wear, which is a brand under Revco Industries, is now suitable for use in the oil and gas industry. Continue Reading…
Layering – A New Industry Standard for Insulated Clothing
When choosing clothing for cold-weather layering, insulated clothing will add warmth. And thanks to a new ANSI standard, working people and employers now have a new tool to help sort through the choices in insulated clothing. The American National Standard for Classification of Insulating Apparel Used in Cold Work Environments (ANSO/ISEA 201-2012) creates a new voluntary industry standard that assigns a thermal performance category based on the garment’s insulating value after a set number of cleaning cycles.
The “How To” on Staying Warm in Cold Weather
Winter winds will soon be blowing and hazards associated with exposure to cold come with the season. Without proper protection, people who work outside during winter, as well as those whose interior work environments expose them to cold, face serious health risks such as frostbite, hypothermia, and even death. Fortunately, risks associated with exposure to cold can be reduced substantially with the proper work attire, and today we offer information and resources to help you prepare now for protection against unnecessary risk. Continue Reading…
Voluntary vs Mandatory Safety Guidelines: Does it Matter?
What’s the difference between a mandatory regulation and a voluntary requirement? That’s a big question to answer and an important one to tackle. Understanding the difference can be difficult, but it also might not be necessary. Because understanding what “voluntary” means when it comes to workplace safety might not be as “voluntary” as you might think. Companies that have a correct understanding of what OSHA’s expectations are regarding voluntary requirements will be a leader when it comes to keeping workers safe and costs under control. Continue Reading…
Preparing for Winter: Personal Protective Clothing Keeps You Safe
For those of us that work outdoors in the winter, like construction workers, utility workers, road crews, commercial fishermen, police officers, firefighters and military members just to name a few, specialized weather-appropriate clothing and accessories are a necessity.
In addition to health risks like hypothermia and frostbite that are caused by exposure to cold weather, there are other issues that cold weather presents in the outdoor workplace. Extreme cold can also decrease efficiency and increase the likelihood of work-related accidents and injuries. This is because your brain and body are both slowed by the cold. The dexterity of your fingers is reduced when they’re cold. Ever try to type after a snowball fight? Difficult. The same principles apply to working in the extreme cold. Continue Reading…
Government Asks OSHA to Make Changes to Safety Incentive Program
It’s important that each workplace have safety guidelines and policies. And one of those policies should be an incentive program that rewards workers for safe practices and behaviors on the job. There are a couple different types of these safety incentive programs which go about striving for the goal of worker safety in different ways. Many workplaces do have these incentive programs. But many of them might actually be causing more harm than good.
There’s a new report out from the Government Accounting Office (GAO), and it is asking OSHA to make changes as a result of recent research into these safety incentive programs. The GAO report raises serious concerns about the effect that workplace safety incentive programs have on the reporting of accidents and injuries in the workplace. Continue Reading…
Carhartt Boots and Shoes for Top Quality Work Boots
When people want the best work wear, they think Carhartt. The company has been known for decades as the leader in jackets, pants and other workwear. Perhaps it is because of this reputation for excellent jackets and pants that Carhartt boots have gone a little bit overlooked. But like the jackets and pants above them, Carhartt boots know how to work hard. Just like the people who wear them.
Carhartt boots are loved by business owners, workers and even celebrities alike. There are many benefits Carhartt offers to business owners, or “corporate consumers,” if you will. Because Carhartt boots meet OSHA mandates, they are an excellent choice for business owners who need to make sure they are in compliance with all laws and regulations. Continue Reading…
OSHA Creates an App for Heat Safety
We live in the Age of the Applications, more popularly referred to as apps. And when it comes to safety on the job site, this is a very good thing. When you’re working in the hot hot heat, safety has to come first. There’s no project or work task more important than your health. There are many preventative measures you can take to protect yourself from getting heat stroke, such as taking breaks in the shade, staying hydrated, and wearing the right clothing. And now, there’s an app for that. Continue Reading…
