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Specialty Material Labels: The Answer to Labeling Anything

April 22, 2013
Cold Adhesion Labels

Use cold adhesion labels, such as this one, to label items exposed to below freezing conditions.

Do you have a hard time sticking labels onto hot or cold surfaces? Is removing them just as tedious? Don’t worry! There is an answer to your problems — in the form of specialty material labels!

These specialty labels are designed to meet your unique labeling needs. Made with special-purpose adhesive, these extraordinary labels defy harsh elements such as moisture, extreme temperatures, oils, solvents and grease.

Sounds just like what you need in your workplace? Here are a few examples of how these extraordinary safety labels can make your labeling job easier:

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Posted in General Safety, Labels, Safety & Security Solutions, Safety Labels, Warehouse Safety and Inventory, Work Zone Safety, Workplace Improvements, 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 »

Emedco’s New Products for an Accident-Free 2013

January 8, 2013

New Safety Products for 2013

Guarantee a productive and accident-free new year by stocking up on new safety products from Emedco! Your leading provider of identification, security and safety solutions has added thousands of unbeatable options to make your workplace safer and more secure. Of course, these products come with the same Emedco add-ons you enjoy — lifetime guarantees, same-day shipping, and fast, free quotes.

Start the year right — and safe — using these superior-quality products. (more…)

Posted in Events and Announcements, General Safety, Going Green, Hazard Communication, Labels, Mining Industry, Safety & Security Solutions, Safety Compliance, Safety Labels, Signs, Warehouse Safety and Inventory, Work Zone Safety, Workplace Safety | Leave a Comment »

Take the Best Cut: Types of Industrial Shears and Their Uses

December 4, 2012

A pair of trusty shears is perhaps the most indispensable hand tool in any facility. In fact, they are so important that day-to-day operations won’t flow smoothly without one. From papers and fabrics to metal strips and tough wires, the right scissors, shears or snips can handle them all.

You can find several kinds of scissors that correspond to specific uses. Here are some of the most common types that can be spotted in warehouses and industrial facilities.

Industrial Shears

Industrial shears are important for your day-to-day operations.

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Posted in General Safety, Safety & Security Solutions, Warehouse Safety and Inventory, Work Zone Safety, Workplace Safety | 1 Comment »

3 Tips to Keep Workers Safe When Handling Knives

November 27, 2012
knife

Keep a knife handy in your facility for your cutting needs.

Knives are a common necessity in your workplace. Whether in the warehouse, shipping and receiving departments, or pantry, you need knives to open boxes, cut strapping materials, and tear off bubble or shrink wraps.

You should not overlook the injuries your workers could incur when using knives. Keep in mind these guidelines from the American Training Resources on how to safely conduct cutting processes.

1. Stay focused. Keep your body parts away from the knife’s path. To be safe, position the knife at a 90-degree angle against your body. Consider also the safety of your coworkers as they could be inadvertently situated in the path of the blade. Ideally, they should stay at an arm’s length away from the blade to avoid injury. (more…)

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