Eye protection at work could eliminate 90% of eye injuries. Listen to hear how easy it is to protect your eyes on the job. Flying or falling objects account for the lion’s share of eye injuries in the workplace. The sources are as varied as job descriptions—dust, chemical vapors, liquid chemicals, molten…
Dan Clark | October 23, 2014 | eye Hazards, Eye Protection, Podcast | PPE, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
Hard hat selection and care is critical to safety. It’s your brain. Keep it in a good bucket. Hear about the Types and Classes of safety helmets and hard hats in this podcast. Dan Clark describes Type I and Type II, and how they are designed for impacts from the top and…
Dan Clark | October 14, 2014 | Hard Hat, Podcast, Safety Helmet | OSHA, PPE, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
The NFPA 70E changes for 2015 are substantial. Business owners and safety managers—not just electricians—need to be aware. Hear from the NFPA’s Bill Burke in this podcast. Bill explains the philosophical shift since the 2012 Standard For Electrical Safety In The Workplace. The 2015 edition of NFPA 70E is in effect now.…
Dan Clark | October 9, 2014 | NFPA 70E 2015, Podcast, Risk Assessment | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, Equipment Labeling, Facility Marking, Labeling, NFPA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
Fire extinguisher operation is not as easy as point-and-shoot. We explain the types of fires, the types of extinguishers, and how to use them. What’s burning? Is the source wood, gasoline, or electrical? What’s inside the fire extinguisher makes a difference. In this podcast, Dan describes the types of fires, and the various types of…
Dan Clark | October 7, 2014 | Fire Extinguisher, Podcast | Fire Safety, NFPA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
Machine guarding is one of OSHA’s top 10 most-cited safety violations. Workers should respect these devices that protect them from moving parts. In this podcast we cover the types of machine guards, including barrier guards, light curtains, and two-handed tripping devices. It can be a loose clothing hazard if machine guarding is…
Dan Clark | September 23, 2014 | Hand Safety, Machine guarding, Podcast | OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety
Lockout-tagout (LOTO) is not just for major equipment repairs. Do it for maintenance, cleaning, and even retrieving stuck items, or it could be fatal. In this podcast we discuss the importance of not taking shortcuts. Workers and managers should always “do it right” and use lockout-tagout signs and labels. Implementing this element…
Dan Clark | September 9, 2014 | Lockout-Tagout, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Podcast | Electrical Safety, Lockout Tagout, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
Ammonia hazards are more common than you think. Many companies use this dangerous substance for refrigeration, and workers need to know the risks. In this podcast, we describe anhydrous ammonia, and how it’s used in breweries, cold storage warehouses, processing milk, cheese and meat. Ammonia hazards include its high flammability, and toxicity…
Dan Clark | September 4, 2014 | Ammonia, Podcast | Ammonia Pipe Marking, Facility Marking, Hazcom, NFPA, Pipe marking, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
Available fault current is the maximum current in a short circuit. Electrical service panels must be labeled with the current, and the date it was calculated. If it changes, the label needs to be replaced with the new calculation and date. In this podcast we review the change in the NFPA 70…
Dan Clark | August 26, 2014 | Fault Current, National Electrical Code, Podcast | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, Equipment Labeling, Labeling, NFPA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Wire Marking, Workplace Safety
Powered industrial trucks, also known as forklifts, need clear labeling to keep operators and pedestrians safe. This podcasts details the three main types of labels, CAUTION, WARNING and DANGER. We also discuss the factory-supplied nameplate, and what’s on it. Good labeling increases visuality for the operator. They will be more aware of…
Dan Clark | August 21, 2014 | Forklift, Podcast, Powered Industrial Truck, Signs and Labels | Forklift Safety, Labeling, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
N95 respirators are part of a family of respirators which filter airborne hazards. The letter N means the respirator does not filter oil. The 95 indicates the percentage of particulates it can filter. N99 and N100 filters are similar, but remove higher percentages of particulates. Those designated R are partially resistant to…
Dan Clark | August 8, 2014 | N95, Podcast, Respirator | PPE, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
