Eye And Face Protection Answers From OSHA
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. When do companies…
Dan Clark | March 8, 2016 | Eye and Face Protection, Podcast | ANSI, OSHA, PPE, Regulations & Compliance, Workplace Safety | 2 min read
Occupational Skin Disease Stopped Cold
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. It’s 10 percent…
Dan Clark | February 18, 2016 | Occupational Skin Disease, Podcast | PPE, Workplace Safety | 2 min read
5 Reasons For PPE Vending Machines
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 a manager, increasing…
Dan Clark | January 26, 2016 | Podcast, PPE Vending | PPE, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
Arc Blast Hierarchy Of Controls
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 the Hierarchy Of…
Dan Clark | January 12, 2016 | Arc Blast, Hierarchy of Controls, Podcast | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, Lockout Tagout, PPE, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
5 Tips For Snow Safety At Work
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 tips on avoiding…
Dan Clark | January 7, 2016 | Podcast, Snow Safety | PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
Arc Flash and Winter Underwear
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 Clark reviews the…
Dan Clark | December 15, 2015 | Arc Flash, Podcast | Arc Flash, PPE, Workplace Safety | 2 min read
Respirator Fit Tests And Medical Evaluations
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 a medical professional.…
Dan Clark | December 3, 2015 | Podcast, Respirator Fit | OSHA, PPE, Regulations & Compliance, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
7 Hazards Of Oil And Gas Extraction
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 shares the dangers…
Dan Clark | November 10, 2015 | Gas Extraction, Podcast | Fire Safety, OSHA, PPE, Regulations & Compliance, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
Anti-Vibration Gloves A Gimmick?
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. In this podcast,…
Dan Clark | October 6, 2015 | Anti-vibration Gloves, Podcast | PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
Car Wash Chemical Can Kill
A car wash chemical can burn skin and even be fatal. A new hazard alert warns of handling hydrofluoric acid used to wash cars and trucks in your fleet. Washington state’s Department of Labor and Industries issued a warning in August about potential burns, nerve damage and paralysis caused by HF acid. The CDC, the…
Dan Clark | September 8, 2015 | Car Wash Chemical, Podcast | GHS, PPE, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
Construction Workers Wheezing From COPD
COPD means lung problems, and not just for smokers. Construction workers breathing vapors, gases, dusts and fumes are at risk. Dr. John Dement has the fix. Dr. Dement, of Duke University, teamed with The Center For Construction Research And Training (CPWR) for a study on nearly 20,000 construction workers. Results reveal an 18 percent jump…
Dan Clark | September 4, 2015 | COPD, Podcast | PPE, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety | 4 min read
Pesticide Safety Is No Joke
Pesticide safety needs an uptick! Thousands of people are poisoned every year and many don’t know the cause. Listen to increase your pesticide safety. In this podcast, Dan Clark explains ways for workers—those applying pesticides—to keep themselves safe from the chemicals. Tips include droplet size, nozzle adjustment, PPE and more. Also critical to pesticide safety…
Dan Clark | September 2, 2015 | Pesticide Safety, Podcast | PPE, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
Wildfire Smoke Health Effects
Wildfire smoke is a creeping health hazard in the western US. Hear how to breathe safely as the smoke moves from burning forests to populated areas. The forest fire season is upon us. The winds fanning the flames also carry the resulting blanket of smoke across entire states and regions. Listen for tips on how…
Dan Clark | August 25, 2015 | Podcast, Wildfire Smoke | PPE, Safety | 3 min read
Fall Protection – Wood Frame Tie-Offs OK
Fall protection with personal fall arrest systems in residential construction is no longer a controversy. A new study says a PFAS anchored to wood is safe. Many construction companies have said that personal fall arrest systems aren’t feasible in residential work. New research proves them wrong. Safe tie-offs are possible with wood frame construction. Hear…
Dan Clark | August 21, 2015 | Fall Protection, Podcast | PPE, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety | 2 min read
Safety Glasses With Drowsiness Detection
Safety glasses that can track eye blinks and tell you when you’re tired? Hear about three smartglasses that keep drivers and heavy equipment operators safe. This wearable technology has the capability of stopping workers from nodding off at critical times during the work day. In this podcast, Dan Clark looks at safety glasses with sensors…
Dan Clark | August 14, 2015 | Podcast, Safety Glasses | PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety | 4 min read
9 Ways To Prevent Work-Related Asthma
Work-related asthma can be stopped dead in its tracks if employers and employees work together. Hear nine ways to prevent this occupational lung disease. Work-related asthma causes difficult breathing. It can happen in any work environment, indoors out out. In this podcast, Dan Clark explains how company owners and workers should be proactive in preventing…
Dan Clark | July 16, 2015 | Podcast, Work-related Asthma | PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
Hearing Protection – Muffs, Plugs And NRR
Hearing protection for workers comes in two varieties, earmuffs and earplugs. Hear selection tips for both, including their Noise Reduction Rating (NRR). In this podcast, Dan Clark outlines the benefits of both muffs and plugs. Dan also explains the NRR, the EPA ratings label on all hearing protection. The label indicates noise reduction in decibels…
Dan Clark | June 16, 2015 | Hearing Protection, Podcast | PPE, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
Eye Protection – Summer Outdoor Workers
Eye protection should ramp up in summer, when outdoor workers are exposed to more hazards. Hear how cheap sunglasses may actually be ok. In this podcast, Dan Clark says that UVA and UVB protected eyewear does not have to cost a lot. But beware, lens color is not an indicator of protection. Also, Dan tells…
Dan Clark | June 10, 2015 | Eye Protection, Podcast | PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
Halo Light For Hard Hats
The Halo Light makes sure workers are visible at night. It’s not just for highway crews. The light is great anytime workers and vehicles mix in the dark. Hear about the safety advantages of the work light that fits over a hard hat. It shoots out light 360° so drivers can see a worker who…
Dan Clark | June 5, 2015 | Halo Light, Podcast | Mining Safety, PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
6 Proven Nail Gun Safety Tips
Nail gun safety increases with modern, well maintained equipment. Keep nail gunners from getting an injury with these six tips. The right nail gun trigger is just one of the items that will help save workers from a trip to the emergency room. Dan Clark says training, and jobsite best practices are important precautions when…
Dan Clark | April 16, 2015 | Nail Gun, Podcast | OSHA, PPE, Regulations & Compliance, Workplace Safety | 3 min read
