Miscellaneous

This article aims to raise awareness about the potential dangers associated with unloading stone slabs from containers, storing them in “slab-racking” systems, maneuvering and handling stone slabs with equipment, and loading stone slabs onto trucks. While this article is not a standard or regulation and does not impose new legal obligations, it offers advisory, informational … Read more

Let’s talk about keeping workers safe during abrasive blasting activities. We’re going to cover engineering and administrative controls, personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory protection, and training. Abrasive Blasting Materials There’s a whole smorgasbord of commonly used abrasive materials, such as silica sand, coal slag, garnet sand, nickel slag, copper slag, glass, steel shot, steel … Read more

Introduction As airlines fly to more exotic destinations and aircrews have shorter layovers, it’s important for these frequent travelers to be prepared for the health risks they may face. While aircrews are similar to other travelers in some ways, there are some differences that require special attention. For example, aircrews may be more adventurous and … Read more

As a workplace safety expert, I understand the importance of having clear and effective safety signs in the workplace. One aspect of this is understanding the different safety sign standards, such as OSHA, ANSI, and ISO. While all of these standards have the same goal of providing clear and effective safety signage, they have some … Read more

In this article, I’ll be discussing the importance of tepid water for emergency equipment, and specifically, the best ways to achieve compliance with tepid water requirements. Emergency safety stations should include a tepid water delivery system in order to ensure that the discharged temperature is between 60° and 100° F (16-38° C), which meets ANSI … Read more

Gases can be dangerous if not properly handled and that’s why it’s essential to be aware of the permissible exposure limits (PELs) for each gas. In the United States alone, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were over 12,000 serious injuries and fatalities related to exposure to harmful substances in the workplace in … Read more

In recent years, we’ve noticed an increasing number of people developing allergic reactions to the latex gloves we wear to protect ourselves and others from harmful substances. These reactions can range from mild itching and rashes to more severe symptoms such as difficulty breathing and anaphylaxis. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and … Read more