Eye and face protection must be worn correctly by the worker and provided by the employer. Hear OSHA’s answers to important questions in this podcast. There are so many workplace hazards affecting eye and face safety. Here are some of the questions and answers from OSHA’s Eye and Face Protection eTool. 1.…
Dan Clark | March 8, 2016 | Eye and Face Protection, Podcast | ANSI, OSHA, PPE, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
Hot work dehydrates employees. A urine color chart can help workers monitor hydration by checking the shade of yellow. So says government agency NIOSH, the National Institute For Occupational Safety and Health. NIOSH has a new study, the first in 30 years. They say, during hot work, use urine color charts. Workers…
Dan Clark | March 3, 2016 | Hot Work, Podcast | PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
Occupational skin disease (OSD) is caused by hazardous agents directly affecting the skin or creeping through it to wreak havoc with other body parts. In this podcast, Dan Clark tells how to prevent occupational skin disease, the 2nd most common type of occupational disease. The human body’s largest organ is your skin.…
Dan Clark | February 18, 2016 | Occupational Skin Disease, Podcast | PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
PPE vending machines in the workplace can increase safety and lower cost. Hear about the many types of machines and the five arguments for installing one. Personal protective equipment dispensed by machine can be a big benefit for workers. They have quicker access to the safety gear and don’t have to interrupt…
Dan Clark | January 26, 2016 | Podcast, PPE Vending | Facility Efficiency, PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
Arc blast dangers can be minimized with a Hierarchy Of Controls. Hear the difference between arc flash and arc blast, plus the five methods to prevent them. The surface of the sun is cooler than an arc blast. This explosive electrical hazard can easily kill and injure. In this podcast we present…
Dan Clark | January 12, 2016 | Arc Blast, Hierarchy of Controls, Podcast | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, Lockout Tagout, NFPA, PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
Snow safety avoids on-the-job cold stress and slips, trips and falls. Plan ahead for the next flurry with the right PPE, equipment and vehicles. A snowfall adds additional hazards for outdoor workers. In this podcast, hear about the four major cold stresses caused by exposure to winter weather. Host Dan Clark offers…
Dan Clark | January 7, 2016 | Podcast, Snow Safety | PPE, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety
Arc flash can melt synthetic underwear right to your skin. Wear arc-rated base layers, socks and briefs beneath an arc-rated jacket. An arc-rated coat may seem like an all-protective shield, but don’t be fooled. Thermal hazards are just waiting to overheat your non-arc-rated undergarments! What about spandex waistbands? In this podcast, Dan…
Dan Clark | December 15, 2015 | Arc Flash, Podcast | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, OSHA, PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
Respirator fit tests are required by OSHA. But the employer must also do a medical evaluation of an employee before they wear a respirator on the job. A worker does not need to see a doctor, but he or she must answer an extensive list of questions which is then reviewed by…
Dan Clark | December 3, 2015 | Podcast, Respirator Fit | OSHA, PPE, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
Oil and gas extraction can knock a worker on his butt. Or much worse. Hear about the on and off-site hazards of this high-risk job and how to avoid them. Vehicle, struck-by and fall accidents are some of the seven hazards facing oil and gas extraction workers. In this podcast, Dan Clark…
Dan Clark | November 10, 2015 | Gas Extraction, Podcast | Fire Safety, OSHA, PPE, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety
Anti-vibration gloves don’t do much to protect hands and arms from tool and machine shaking. Hear about the initial studies and NIOSH’s recommendations. NIOSH, The National Institute For Occupational Safety And Health, says those purported anti-vibration gloves do a poor job of isolating vibrations from sanders, grinders, pavement tampers and other equipment.…
Dan Clark | October 6, 2015 | Anti-vibration Gloves, Podcast | PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
