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.…
Dan Clark | September 8, 2015 | Car Wash Chemical, Podcast | GHS, PPE, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
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
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…
Dan Clark | September 2, 2015 | Pesticide Safety, Podcast | PPE, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety
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 | Fire Safety, PPE, Safety
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
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…
Dan Clark | August 14, 2015 | Podcast, Safety Glasses | PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
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…
Dan Clark | July 16, 2015 | Podcast, Work-related Asthma | PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
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…
Dan Clark | June 16, 2015 | Hearing Protection, Podcast | OSHA, PPE, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
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.…
Dan Clark | June 10, 2015 | Eye Protection, Podcast | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
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…
Dan Clark | June 5, 2015 | Halo Light, Podcast | Mining Safety, PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
