Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls
Slips, trips and falls. Who would think they cause 15 percent of on-the-job deaths? Hear about prevention and OSHA’s proposed new walking-working surfaces rule. Good footwear, guardrails and housekeeping are just a few of the tips Dan Clark offers to avoid workers’ slips, trips and falls. Also featured are quotes from OSHA head Dr. David…
Dan Clark | November 18, 2015 | Podcast, Slips Trips | Floor Marking, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
Loading Dock Safety
Loading dock safety is difficult to manage because of constantly moving vehicles, people and materials. Listen to this podcast for tips on improving safety at your loading dock. Workers should beware of trucks backing up trailers, forklifts and other powered transport devices. When walking or driving, employees should be wary of the dock edge. A…
Dan Clark | September 25, 2014 | Loading Dock, Podcast, Safety | Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Labeling, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
Warehouse Traffic Safety Management
Warehouse traffic can be a safety battle. A battle of people vs. machines. Too often, the machines win. Struck-by accidents in 2012 alone claimed the lives of 199 people on the job. With better planning, those lives could have been saved. Listen to this podcast for ways to increase warehouse traffic safety. Here we detail…
Dan Clark | August 12, 2014 | Forklift, Podcast, Struck-by Accidents | Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Forklift Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety | 2 min read
Exit Routes At Work
Exit route violations are very common in OSHA inspections. Make access to unobstructed, well marked workplace exit routes a priority. We detail the finer points of exit routes in this podcast. We discuss the three parts to an exit route: exit access, the exit itself, and exit discharge. Hear about OSHA’s requirements for adequate lighting,…
Dan Clark | August 7, 2014 | Exit, Exit Routes, Podcast | Emergency Evacuation, Floor Marking, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
Stacking and Storing for Warehouse Safety
Stacking and storing materials on pallets or shelves must be done with a solid plan for warehouse safety. If not, workers could be crushed and pinned or otherwise injured. Collapsing loads can be avoided by observing the weight and height limits for stacks. Heavier items should be stacked low. Layer materials on pallets based on…
Dan Clark | July 30, 2014 | Falling Objects, Podcast, Stacking And Storing, Workplace Injuries | Floor Marking, Safety, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
Fall Protection Around Openings and Holes
Fall protection is critical near ledges, manholes, catwalks, windows and other openings and holes. Falls are one of the leading causes of death and injury in the workplace, and here we give tips on how to avoid them. Good fall protection around openings and holes can come from removable and permanent railings, toe boards, floor…
Dan Clark | July 29, 2014 | Fall Protection, Podcast, slip and Fall | Floor Marking, PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
Reflective Tape Boosts Safety At Work
Reflective tape gives safety an uptick in the workplace. It’s a long lasting, inexpensive way to visually warn workers of hazards. This type of tape champions safety in dimly lit and dark areas indoors and outdoors. Warehouse floors and walls with eye-catching tape are easier for employees to navigate, even if the electricity goes out.…
Dan Clark | July 16, 2014 | Podcast, Reflective Tape | Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Safety, Workplace Safety | 2 min read
Safety Tape For Floors
Safety tape, the floor marking tape, is better than painting lines on a factory floor. Keep workers safe with color coding that lasts a long time. Employees can avoid struck-by accidents if their work area is visually marked. Clean the floors well prior to installing safety tape. Avoid chlorine or citrus based cleaners, because they…
Dan Clark | July 2, 2014 | Color Coding, Podcast, Safety Tape | Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Safety, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
Color Coding For Safety
This is a surprise! OSHA does NOT have requirements for safety color coding in the workplace. But ANSI does. The American National Standards Institute suggests labeling areas with seven colors for safety or organizational categories. Use the same color scheme throughout your facility, using only a few colors. Consistency and simplicity make it easier for…
Dan Clark | June 18, 2014 | Color Coding, Podcast, Safety Tape | ANSI, Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Labeling, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety | 2 min read
