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The 101 on GHS Training Tools

June 5, 2013

Is your workplace GHS-ready?

According to the new GHS mandate of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), you have until December 1, 2013 to train your workers on the new Globally Harmonized System (GHS) standards for chemical labels, pictograms and safety data sheets (SDS). This applies to all workplaces that handle or store chemicals subject to OSHA Hazard Communication Standards (HCS).

As an employer, you have the responsibility of providing a hazard communication program at work. This includes maintaining a chemical inventory, providing material safety data sheets (MSDS) to your employees, and training all of them on handling hazardous materials safely. Specifically, they should learn how to read labels and MSDS, follow instructions, and identify hazards before starting a job.

To help you roll out your GHS training, here are some of the most effective GHS training materials you can use: (more…)

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Use Your Head: Why You Should Wear Hard Hats

May 30, 2013

The great French literary figure, Voltaire, once wrote, “Common sense is not so common.” Prove to Voltaire that he’s wrong, especially when it comes to workplace safety.

Whatever industry you are in, occupational hazards such as falls, shocks and burns can be lurking in the area. Safeguard yourself and your workers from such misfortunes by donning personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats.

Type I Hard Hats

HEADSAVERS. Lightweight and comfortable Type I Hard Hats protect the top of your head.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration actually requires protective helmets in high-risk areas, so stay ahead of the curve and discover more reasons why you should invest in this heavy-duty cranial PPE. (more…)

Posted in General Safety, Head Protection, OSHA, Personal Protective Wear (PPE), Safety & Security Solutions, Safety Compliance, Work Zone Safety, Workplace Safety | Leave a Comment »

OSHA Recommits to Temporary Worker Safety

May 21, 2013

It’s unfortunate, but not every worker is treated equally. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recognizes this inequality when it comes to the complex cases of temporary workers.

Due to their part-time or seasonal status, temporary workers are often left inadequately trained. Employers often give them substandard levels of personal protective equipment (PPE), making them vulnerable to the hazards of the workplace.

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OSHA has launched a Temporary Worker Protection initiative. Evaluate your PPE and training to stay compliant!

To rectify the discrepancies, OSHA has recently launched a new initiative targeted at increasing protections for the safety and rights of temporary workers. The agency also called for increased scrutiny of employers with temporary workers.

With this level of heightened attention, now is the time for you to evaluate and shore up your company’s safety policies for temporary workers and ensure these vulnerable portions of your workforce are properly provided for. Here are three key points to consider when it comes to improving personal protective clothing and equipment options for your workers, temporary and otherwise. (more…)

Posted in Fall Protection Equipment, General Safety, OSHA, Personal Protective Wear (PPE), Safety & Security Solutions, Safety Compliance, Training, Work Zone Safety, Workplace Safety | Leave a Comment »

The Six Must-Haves of GHS Labels

April 15, 2013

People are surely marking their calendars and counting down to December — but not because of the holidays. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has adopted the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), and all employers are expected to have trained their workers on the new GHS label elements by December 1. Apparently, December doesn’t only mark the season to be jolly, but the start of the general transition to GHS standards as well.

Training your employees on the new GHS labels isn’t as hard as it seems, considering some elements overlap with the Hazard Communication Standard. Your employees, especially those involved with chemical handling, might already be familiar with them. There’s no rigid label format either. All you and your workers have to remember are the six things that must appear on GHS labels.

To help you with your GHS label training, keep in mind these six things your GHS labels should have: (more…)

Posted in General Safety, Hazard Communication, Labels, OSHA, Regulations, Safety & Security Solutions, Safety Compliance, Safety Labels, Work Zone Safety, Workplace Safety | Leave a Comment »

Fire Exit Signs: Your Way to Safety

February 26, 2013
Illuminated Fire Exit Signs

Choose illuminated fire exit signs for better visibility.

Fire exit signs are just as important as fire drills, exit routes, and emergency products. Fire exit signs can show your employees and visitors their way out during an electrical outage or major disasters such as a fire or earthquake.

Installing fire exit signs is not as simple as making a purchase and posting them wherever you want to. Your exit signs must comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Here are the basics you need to know about fire exit signs:
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Posted in Egress, Evacuation, Exit & Fire Safety, General Safety, NFPA, OSHA, Regulations, Safety & Security Solutions, Safety Compliance, Warehouse Safety and Inventory, Work Zone Safety, Workplace Safety | 1 Comment »

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