Safety signs are essential in order to promote safety in the workplace. If you are a contractor, make sure you have these safety signs to identify possible hazards or other important information. Construction sites have unique safety identification needs. Whether it’s a sign’s larger size so it can be seen from far away, a [...]
Heat wave blankets much of country, putting outdoor workers at risk. As a record heat wave covers the Midwest and East Coast, construction workers, roofers, landscapers, postal workers – and anyone who works mainly outdoors – has a high risk of experiencing heat-related illnesses. As many as 13 Midwestern fatalities have been reported that are [...]
Ignoring your eye safety could be a costly mistake. Taking care of your eyes is so important. About 80% of what we perceive through our senses comes from our sight. Yet three out of five workers who have eye injuries on the job were not wearing eye protection at the time of the accident, or [...]
The Man Store would like to announce some new developments in both their product line and website. The Man Store is your safety source – for PPE workwear, safety gear, tools and much more. But, did you know that they also carry a wide selection of tape, paint, caution barriers, and M.R.O. supplies - like [...]
For many workers, such as police officers, sales personnel, utility workers, truck drivers, construction workers, fire fighters and emergency personnel, the “office” is actually a vehicle. To keep these workers and others safe, American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) members have developed safety tips for drivers passing through work zones. According to ASSE, transportation accidents [...]
What is Hazardous Chemical Classification? Identifies specific hazards when handling or in the area of chemicals or substances Regulations maintained by OSHA, NFPA and EPA Thousands of chemicals and substances must be properly marked Where may Hazardous Chemical Classifications Exist? Facilities that house hazardous chemicals Manufacturing, industrial and medical facilities Maintenance and construction sites Older [...]
What are Traffic Signs? Provide regulations, warnings, and guidance information for road users. Traffic signs posted on roads accessible to the public must follow Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards These standards dictate the material, size, color, font, and more of the sign Where to put Traffic Signs? In January 2008, MUTCD released [...]
Placed on electrical panels, control panels and switchboards Arc flash labels can list required PPE equipment Arc flash labels available in Warning & Danger headers, electrical machine labels available in almost all OSHA and ANSI headers Warn employees and operators of potential electrical hazards Arc Flash Labels These arc flash labels, available with Danger or [...]
