Dipping and coating is a processed used for a variety of reasons including cleaning or coating an object, altering the surface of an object, or changing the character of an object. Hazards associated with this [...]
Corrosive chemicals can cause serious harm to workers are regularly exposed to these materials. From bloody noses to corroding teeth, giving workers imperative safety information when working with corrosives is vital to their safety. When [...]
Be sure to stop by and say hello to Bennett and Chris at our booth at the 2019 Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas Association (PIOGA) Fall Conference at Seven Springs in the Exhibitor Hall. We'll [...]
Compressed gases pose a variety of hazards such as flammability, toxicity, and corrosivity. According to the University of North Carolina, "compressed gas" means: A gas or mixture of gases having, in a container, an absolute [...]
Working in high-risk areas, such as a loading dock, can present a variety of hazards and safety issues for employees. In addition to always paying attention to what they’re doing, workers must always be aware [...]
Hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, chisels, pliers, and screwdrivers, are often an underrated source of potential injury. These tools might seem harmless, but they can result in serious injuries including loss of eyesight or [...]
When working with any equipment that produces intense flames, heat, or an electrical arc, working with caution and taking all preventative safety measures is a must to help ensure your safety and that of those [...]
Spotter Buddy and Arin Alert, two technologies set to provide maximum safety for workers around mobile equipment, are being showcased at this week's VPPPA National Conference in New Orleans. If you're attending the show, we [...]
As per OSHA, "despite being covered since 1971 under the original steel erection standard, America's 56,000 steel erectors continue to suffer 35 fatal accidents per year, a rate of one death per 1,600 workers." The [...]
The use and handling of explosives can be incredibly dangerous and should always be done using extreme caution. It must be performed by competent workers with appropriate training and experience. Following regulations and procedures is [...]
