Personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) are life savers in construction and industry. Hear how to use and maintain them in this podcast. Personal fall arrest systems have three major parts, the anchorage device, body support, and connectors. Dan Clark provides detail on the parts, including the two types of connectors. Also hear…
Dan Clark | October 30, 2014 | Fall Arrest, Fall Protection, Podcast | PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
Eye injury first aid only happens if your workplace is prepared. Have a first aid kit, and in hazardous areas, an eyewash station. In this podcast, Dan Clark covers first aid for four types of eye injuries: Specks of debris in the eyes, chemical exposures and burns, flying or falling object impacts…
Dan Clark | October 28, 2014 | eye Hazards, Eye Injury, Podcast | PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
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
Indoor air quality hazards are a pain in the brain! In this podcast, learn how to avoid worker headaches by ensuring clean air in the workplace. Hear how employers and building owners need to be aware of dangerous gases and substances that could cause employee illness. And that HVAC systems are the…
Dan Clark | October 21, 2014 | IAQ, Indoor Air Quality, Podcast | PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
Falling safely at work. Practice it. Yes, practice breaking your fall on the job. You can reduce injuries when you really have slips, trips or falls. Sounds odd, doesn’t it? Listen as Dan Clark advises workers to actually develop a technique for falling safely. Dan gives tips on how to fall forward…
Dan Clark | October 16, 2014 | Falling Safely, Podcast, Trips and Falls | 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
Forklift violations can be dangerous to workers, and lead to costly OSHA citations. Listen for some of the top forklift safety violations, and how to avoid them. Lack of operator training is the most cited forklift violation. Once trained, a worker should be evaluated every three years. Operators should inspect these powered…
Dan Clark | October 2, 2014 | Forklift Safety, Forklift Violation, Podcast | Forklift Safety, OSHA, Safety, Workplace Safety
Safety gloves and skin protection can help fingers last a lifetime. Hear about many types of work gloves and how to treat your hands in this podcast. Beware of hand dangers in the workplace. Cuts and scrapes are the least of it. Protect workers from chemicals, heat, cold and more. Dan discusses…
Dan Clark | September 30, 2014 | Glove Safety, Hand Safety, Podcast | PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
