Stacking and storing materials on pallets or shelves must be done with a solid plan for warehouse safety. If not, workers could be crushed and pinned or otherwise injured. Collapsing loads can be avoided by observing the weight and height limits for stacks. Heavier items should be stacked low. Layer materials on…
Dan Clark | July 30, 2014 | Falling Objects, Podcast, Stacking And Storing, Workplace Injuries | Floor Marking, Safety, Workplace Safety
Fall protection is critical near ledges, manholes, catwalks, windows and other openings and holes. Falls are one of the leading causes of death and injury in the workplace, and here we give tips on how to avoid them. Good fall protection around openings and holes can come from removable and permanent railings,…
Dan Clark | July 29, 2014 | Fall Protection, Podcast, slip and Fall | Floor Marking, PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
Fall protection is critical. Falls are the leading cause of death and injury in construction. In residential construction, risks can sometimes be underestimated because heights aren’t as great as in commercial construction. But short falls can be fatal. If a worker will be six feet or more above the next lower level,…
Dan Clark | July 28, 2014 | Fall Protection, Podcast, slip and Fall | OSHA, PPE, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
Respirator safety increases if you know the basics. Here we talk about both types, air purifying and atmosphere supplying. Respirators don’t filter out everything. Some are designed for dust, others chemicals, still others for biological agents. Air purifying respirators come in three subcategories. Some are disposable or reusable. Others are powered and…
Dan Clark | July 25, 2014 | NIOSH, Podcast, Respirator | PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
Hand safety means more that wearing PPE. Even jobs that don’t require gloves can be dangerous for hands. Repetitive motion can affect tendons and joints. Ergonomics can help with the design and arrangement of tools to maximize hand safety. A tool is ergonomic only if it fits your hand, and the job…
Dan Clark | July 24, 2014 | Hand Safety, Podcast, Tool Safety | Safety, Workplace Safety
Heat illness will zap you, no matter what the heat source. Indoors, it could be from a furnace. Outdoors, it will probably be from that bigger furnace, the sun. Workers who have not worked in heat before need to acclimatize. Start slowly and don’t overdo it. Heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat syncope,…
Dan Clark | July 23, 2014 | Heat Illness, Heat Related Injuries, Podcast | Safety, Workplace Safety
OSHA teaches hazard identification by engaging employees with their new, game-based Hazard Identification Training Tool. It makes hazard identification interactive. And it’s free. There are three game elements: OSHA visual inspection training. You investigate tools or structures to see if they’re safe. Manufacturing. As business owners or workers, you set budgets with…
Dan Clark | July 22, 2014 | Hazard identification, Podcast | OSHA, Safety, Workplace Safety
Safety apps put important information at your fingertips. A mobile device with a free safety application can be a convenient planning reference, or save precious minutes in an emergency. OSHA Safety gives you the complete text of OSHA regulations for general industry. Very convenient in the field. The American Red Cross offers…
Dan Clark | July 21, 2014 | Podcast, Safety Applications, Safety Apps | OSHA, Safety, Workplace Safety
Owners and managers—the bosses—don’t often like change. Try “continuous improvement” to improve safety and efficiency. Start with no budget, in a small area to prove it and catch their attention. First, learn all you can about efficiency programs such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and others. Their goal is to improve…
Dan Clark | July 17, 2014 | Continuous Improvement, Podcast | Continuous Improvement, Facility Efficiency, Lean Manufacturing, Organized Workplace, Safety, Workplace Safety
Reflective tape gives safety an uptick in the workplace. It’s a long lasting, inexpensive way to visually warn workers of hazards. This type of tape champions safety in dimly lit and dark areas indoors and outdoors. Warehouse floors and walls with eye-catching tape are easier for employees to navigate, even if the…
Dan Clark | July 16, 2014 | Podcast, Reflective Tape | Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Safety, Workplace Safety
