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From Flash to Ash: Understanding Arc Flash and Preventing Them
Arc flash is not something to take lightly. The dangers of arc flash can cause severe damage to a person and ...
Reflective Floor Tape: Illuminating Safety
There are a lot of different hazards in the modern workplace. Between moving parts, vehicle traffic, ledges, ...
Spark Change with Electrical Safety Awareness Month
A Spotlight on Safety: National Electrical Safety Month Every year as we transition through the seasons, we ...
Understanding the Four Types of Arc Flash
Understanding Arc Flash Arc flash incidents are among the most hazardous risks faced by personnel working ...
Navigating Pipeline Pathways with Directional Pipe Markers
Directional pipe markers are key when it comes to effectively identifying a facility’s pipe system. These ...
Get the Most Out of Toolbox Talks: Workplace Safety and Communication
What Are Toolbox Talks? Toolbox Talks, short safety meetings typically held at the job site before the ...
3 Tips to Safely Manage Ammonia
In refrigeration and HVAC, it's out with old, complex systems and in with new, efficient and sleek ammonia ...
OSHA Signs Regulations and Compliance: Everything You Need to Know
OSHA Regulations and Compliance: Everything You Need to Know about OSHA Signs and Labels Navigating the ...
Can You Dig It? Promote Safe, Responsible Excavation During National Digging Safety Month
Workers face unique hazards on any jobsite that includes digging or trenching. According to the Bureau of ...
Fire won't wait. Plan your escape during National Fire Prevention Week October 9-15th
In 2021, local fire departments responded to 1,353,500 fires in the US. That averages out to one every 23 ...
October is National Protect Your Hearing Month
Hearing loss happens slowly through years of exposure to loud noises. Here are some ways to help prevent ...
Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2022: Stay Compliant & Safe
The undisputed champion continues its streak with year 12 at the top of the list.The standard outlines when ...
Crucial Steps to Reduce Lockout Tagout Violations
Though simple and effective, lockout/tagout is a frequently violated workplace safety standard. Safety ...
Workplace Communication to Protect Young Workers
OSHA is looking for ideas and partnerships to help lower the rates of accidents of young workers. Workplaces, ...
OSHA's Severe Violator Program Shows Consistency
Eight years ago, OSHA established its Severe Violator Enforcement Program to target employers who heavily ...
Bedside Manner Starts on the Walls: Hospital Wayfinding
Great patient care starts with clear visual communication, and hospital wayfinding methods have been proven ...
What does it take for an EPA Cleanup?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is celebrating 20 years of Superfund success. We talk with EPA ...
Vintage Posters: Breaking Ground for Workplace Safety
Industrial workplaces have changed over the years, and so have the methods and messages of keeping workers ...
7 Tips for Safety Signs Workers Will Read
When done efficiently, safety signs warn workers of potential hazards to avoid injuries in the workplace. ...
3 Smart Ways to Improve Kanban
Sometimes, it's not smooth sailing after a company goes lean. Kanban is a workflow management method to ...
OSHA Updates Eye and Face Protection Standards
OSHA has published a rule that updates its eye and face personal protection requirements for general industry ...
GHS-Compliant Safe Storage of Hazardous Chemicals
The Importance of the GHS When working with and storing hazardous chemicals, steps must be taken to ensure ...
4 Tips to Strengthen Workplace Culture, Safety
Strong leadership in industry helps worker and workplace safety thrive. Learn why safety culture is ...
Training, Communication Essential for Forklift Safety
Communication and training on a routine basis are important in maintaining forklift safety, operating a ...
OSHA Updates 30-Year-Old Safety & Health Plan Guidelines
OSHA announced its new recommended safety plan intended to aid employers, especially small- and medium-sized ...
Beware of Introducing New Hazards
Risk assessments need to be thorough and regular for all changes in the workplace, even when those changes ...
Lean | Not Just Grandpa's Optimization Tool
Lean has been around for decades, but it still has its place as businesses evolve and retain vitality. Big ...
Growing Market Calls for Bigger Cold Storage Facilities
The food warehousing industry is booming and companies are expanding their cold storage warehouses. These ...
OSHA Strengthens Alliances North and South of the U.S. Border
In September 2016, OSHA helped form a stronger alliance between the U.S. and Canada with an updated plan to ...
OSHA Fines Increase
Penalties may increase by as much as 80%, the first increase since 1990. Inflation has finally caught up with ...
Utilizing Effective Websites for Manufacturing
Having an online presence when it comes to business is more than just having a website. Rebecca Hart of Drive ...
Safety Campaigns Heat up for Summer
OSHA's Heat Illness Prevention Campaign educates employers and workers on the dangers of working in high ...
OSHA and Ironworkers Partner for Safety Outreach
OSHA and Ironworkers are partnering up to help boost safety programs and prevent the most common injuries, ...
Facility Safety and Compliance: Utilizing the Right Pipe Markers
Imagine walking through a large facility filled with pipes running in every direction. These pipes carry ...
Respiratory Health Toolkit
OSHA and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) released the Hospital Respiratory ...
Tips to Make Air Compression Safety a Breeze
Workplace injury incidents involving compressed air are still problematic. Employers can help ensure the safe ...
Ways to Save Money in Maintenance
Numerous and continuous problems can occur when facilities postpone or fail to plan maintenance. It will cost ...
Little-Known Historic Facts about Women and Occupational Safety
Duralabel offers up five little-known facts about women and occupational safety throughout history in ...
Create Multilingual Safety Signs & Labels
Google Translate helps users create multilingual signs and labels; the free tool can translate 90 different ...
Creating Flow with the Warehouse Flow Advisor
The warehousing industry is bustling. Keeping up with demand and within budget are crucial for operational ...
Simple Tips for Safety as Manufacturing Powers On
Growth and demand in the manufacturing industry shows no sign of slowing down. This rapid demand also ...
Improving Safety Programs | Why the Fuss?
Safety isn't the workplace enemy. There are many benefits that come from amplifying safety, and there are ...
Keep Exits Clear and Avoid Obstruction Violations
While it seems common sense to not block emergency exits, it happens; even if clutter seems only temporary. ...
Nanotech is Not Beyond NIOSH's Sight
As science progresses, NIOSH is staying on top of the change by creating tips on mitigating nanomaterial ...
MSHA Adding More to "Rules to Live By"
MSHA recently announced it will be enhancing how it enforces its "Rules to Live By" initiative, as well as ...
Strategies for a Confident Supply Chain System
Today's supply chain systems are streamlining everything, from software to safety programs, for maximized ...
Simple Tips for Workplace Chemical Safety
New chemicals are created every day for a variety of applications in industry. Working with chemicals and ...
North Pole Toy Workshop Exposes Workers to 19 Hazards
Santa Claus dba "Santa's Toy Workshop" has recently been deemed to fall under the jurisdiction of OSHA due to ...
Efficiency and Safety Improvements in Food Manufacturing
Food manufacturing is continuously improving after a huge nudge from a year of disruption. How is food ...
A Talk with Oregon OSHA
Aaron Corvin is the Department of Consumer and Business Services Oregon OSHA Public Information Officer, ...
HazCom Plans Crucial in Preventing Employee Exposure
Several workplace chemical exposures have prompted OSHA to remind companies of proper respirator and ...
OSHA Clarifies Report Requirements
OSHA overhauled record-keeping updates at the start of 2015. This week OSHA clarified rules which require ...
4 Wayfinding Errors and How to Fix Them
Employees should be able to find their way safely and efficiently around the workplace. When crucial signage ...
Inventory Management for Manufacturing 4.0
Industrial professionals need inventory management solutions that can handle the chaos of yesterday and the ...
Can Near-Miss Reporting Help Your Safety Program?
A near-miss reporting plan helps build a strong overall safety plan by reflecting on near misses and using ...
3 Ways to Improve Ammonia Handling
In refrigeration and HVAC, it's out with old, complex systems and in with new, efficient and sleek ammonia ...
LNG Demand Calls for Effective Safety Solutions
Demand for liquid natural gas is surging. From liquefaction to transport to electricity generation, LNG is a ...
Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines
The Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines provide employers and workers with a sound, flexible ...
Pipe Marking: A Safety Tool Worth Examining
Simple tools like pipe marking can make a difference in efficiency for any facility. Workers, guests, and ...
Small Business Gets Big Safety Program Assistance
OSHA and NIOSH are stepping up efforts to help small businesses improve safety through a new handbook and ...
Do Not Miss a Step in Ladder Safety Training
A government study found that most workers say they have not been trained on how to use a ladder safely. ...
How to Be a Safety Leader Amid Disruption
As changes in the workplace arise, step up safety programs and meet guidelines. Use simple tips and best ...
MSHA and Others Paving New Paths for Safety
With a rampant rise in injuries from mining haulage equipment, MSHA and others are stepping up education, ...
Technology Shoring Up Oil, Gas Efficiency
New technology and its data are helping offshore oil and gas take safety and efficiency to new heights. ...
Hearing Loss Now Afflicts 40 Million Americans, Says the CDC
One in four adults aged 20 to 69 are experiencing hearing deficits, according to a study conducted by the ...
Duralabel Creates Resources for Oil and Gas Industries
Create a safer work environment to reduce the likelihood of accidents on any oil and gas industry project ...
Larger OSHA Fines, Here We Come
OSHA fees will increase for the first time in 25 years, with larger fees to become effective by August 1, ...
Improve Falling Objects, Struck-Bys in Construction
Falling objects and struck-bys are some of the most common job hazards that lead to injury or death in ...
OSHA Eye & Face Protection Standards: 3 Steps to Eye and Face Safety
Eye and face protection that meets OSHA standards is achievable with knowledge, proper PPE, and the right ...
UN Revises GHS to Clarify Language
A UN panel has made an update to its Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. ...
Steps for Arc Flash Safety and Security in Electrical Substations
Electrical substations truly have the power. In the wrong hands, that power is dangerous. That's why it's ...
OSHA Aligns with American Red Cross
OSHA and the American Red Cross renewed their alliance to continue efforts in reducing workplace incidents ...
Safety Tips to Drive Down Work Traffic Injuries
The Drive Safely Work Week and Distracted Driving Awareness Month campaigns serve as reminders for workplaces ...
Pipe Marking & Pipe Corrosion Control
The Silver Eagle Refinery explosion released a tidal wave of broken glass. Homes were pushed off their ...
OSHA and Independent Electrical Contractors Renew Alliance
Partnership aimed at protecting construction workers from electrical hazards. OSHA renewed its alliance with ...
OSHA and Canada Partner for Chemical Labeling System
Canada and the United States have been working together to align their laws for classifying and labeling ...
Industrial Laser Use Grows, as Do Safety Controls and Cautions
Laser use in industry has seen a sharp increase in the past year and the technology is being used for a ...
NYC Plans to Remove Old, Misleading Fallout Shelter Signs
Signs that were posted during the Cold War are still up in places around New York City. These signs are old ...
Strengthen Dust Collection System Safety
To work with dust, it must be controlled. Keep dust collection systems in top working order as well. ...
Could a Construction Labor Shortage Mean Cutting Corners on Safety?
Construction labor and subcontractor shortages are a reality in June 2016 as housing starts increase. Will ...
5 Tips: Don't Get Burned with Your Winter Heat
As the weather cools down, workers need ways to heat up. Options include propane warming stations, space ...
Solar Power for Generating Electricity
In late December 2016, financial news giant Bloomberg announced they have new data showing that a large shift ...
Top Uses for Signs in the Workplace
Workplace signs have more than just one job. See how signs play an important role in hazard mitigation and ...
5 Ways to Avert Common Bio Waste Violations
There are clear guidelines that health care and lab workers must follow when handling biohazardous waste. ...
2 Essential Tools for Establishing New Facilities
Mitigate disruptions and build for the future using a thorough 5S plan from top to bottom. Focus on securing ...
Communication Tower Safety Involves Many
For 30 years, there has been an increase in communication towers for 911 services, cell phones, electricity ...
Inspection Drones Take Safety to New Heights
Drone inspections are becoming a big benefit for businesses. These aerial devices can enter dangerous work ...
Special Precautions for Fire Evacuations in Historic Buildings
The Portland Alder Hotel fire in January 2017 displaced almost 100 residents of the historic building. The ...
NEMA Studies Switching Current in Buildings
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association is looking into the impact of DC electrical distribution ...
Safety, Efficiency Essential in Modern HVAC
The heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry is heating up as demand grows, new ...
Labeling is Crucial in Bulk Chemical Handling
Safety in handling bulk chemical unloading is a procedure that requires careful work and optimal ...
5 Easy Ways to Strengthen Bloodborne and Airborne Safety Management
Workplace exposure control plans are encompassing much more than in the past. How are workplaces mitigating ...
All EHS Managers Want for Christmas is ...
A list of safety supplies and other gifts that keep on giving for EHS managers. The holidays are here. ...
Installing Electrical Safety from the Start
There is no harm in double-checking work for safety, especially after an electrical installation. Here are ...
Safety Notes: The Importance of Safety Communication
Is your company cultivating a strong safety culture? It's important to cultivate and develop strong ...
Safety Audit: Electrical Safety Gap Analysis
No electrical system is without gaps. Often, third parties are best equipped to evaluate existing HSE ...
Importance of a Chemical Risk Assessment
Chemicals are in use in workplaces every day. It is important to follow and maintain chemical safety for ...
Understanding Arc Flash: The Shocking Truth About Electrical Injuries
Electrical workers consider shocks as part of their job and normal, according to a study. However, it could ...
Biggest OSHA Sign Compliance Challenges
When it comes to signs in the workplace, opinions vary on why they are necessary and if they even work. One ...
Reflective Floor Tape: Illuminating Safety
There are a lot of different hazards in the modern workplace. Between moving parts, vehicle traffic, ledges, ...
Training, Communication Essential for Forklift Safety
Communication and training on a routine basis are important in maintaining forklift safety, operating a ...
Spring Cleaning Safety Checklist: Floor Marking
When organizing and cleaning up work spaces this spring, consider changing up floor marking for safety, ...
Floor Marking Helps Eliminate Confusion
Floor marking is a great way to indicate where pedestrian traffic should go. It also is a great way to ...
Plan Ahead: Enhance Emergency Safety
Accidents will happen, and so can emergencies. As equipment and processes change, it's important to keep ...
3 Tips to Safely Manage Ammonia
In refrigeration and HVAC, it's out with old, complex systems and in with new, efficient and sleek ammonia ...
GHS-Compliant Safe Storage of Hazardous Chemicals
The Importance of the GHS When working with and storing hazardous chemicals, steps must be taken to ensure ...
Simple Tips for Workplace Chemical Safety
New chemicals are created every day for a variety of applications in industry. Working with chemicals and ...
HazCom Plans Crucial in Preventing Employee Exposure
Several workplace chemical exposures have prompted OSHA to remind companies of proper respirator and ...
3 Ways to Improve Ammonia Handling
In refrigeration and HVAC, it's out with old, complex systems and in with new, efficient and sleek ammonia ...
Labeling is Crucial in Bulk Chemical Handling
Safety in handling bulk chemical unloading is a procedure that requires careful work and optimal ...
Tips for Better Chemical Safety Management
Workplace chemical safety is all about understanding the risks and following proper protocol. Train and ...
Improper Hazardous Material Shipping is Costly
Every year, there are a list of companies that fail to properly ship hazardous material. Lapses in safety ...
From Flash to Ash: Understanding Arc Flash and Preventing Them
Arc flash is not something to take lightly. The dangers of arc flash can cause severe damage to a person and ...
Understanding the Four Types of Arc Flash
Understanding Arc Flash Arc flash incidents are among the most hazardous risks faced by personnel working ...
Navigating Pipeline Pathways with Directional Pipe Markers
Directional pipe markers are key when it comes to effectively identifying a facility’s pipe system. These ...
OSHA Signs Regulations and Compliance: Everything You Need to Know
OSHA Regulations and Compliance: Everything You Need to Know about OSHA Signs and Labels Navigating the ...
Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2022: Stay Compliant & Safe
The undisputed champion continues its streak with year 12 at the top of the list.The standard outlines when ...
OSHA's Severe Violator Program Shows Consistency
Eight years ago, OSHA established its Severe Violator Enforcement Program to target employers who heavily ...
7 Tips for Safety Signs Workers Will Read
When done efficiently, safety signs warn workers of potential hazards to avoid injuries in the workplace. ...
OSHA Updates Eye and Face Protection Standards
OSHA has published a rule that updates its eye and face personal protection requirements for general industry ...
GHS-Compliant Safe Storage of Hazardous Chemicals
The Importance of the GHS When working with and storing hazardous chemicals, steps must be taken to ensure ...
OSHA Updates 30-Year-Old Safety & Health Plan Guidelines
OSHA announced its new recommended safety plan intended to aid employers, especially small- and medium-sized ...
OSHA Strengthens Alliances North and South of the U.S. Border
In September 2016, OSHA helped form a stronger alliance between the U.S. and Canada with an updated plan to ...
OSHA Fines Increase
Penalties may increase by as much as 80%, the first increase since 1990. Inflation has finally caught up with ...
OSHA and Ironworkers Partner for Safety Outreach
OSHA and Ironworkers are partnering up to help boost safety programs and prevent the most common injuries, ...
Keep Exits Clear and Avoid Obstruction Violations
While it seems common sense to not block emergency exits, it happens; even if clutter seems only temporary. ...
A Talk with Oregon OSHA
Aaron Corvin is the Department of Consumer and Business Services Oregon OSHA Public Information Officer, ...
OSHA Clarifies Report Requirements
OSHA overhauled record-keeping updates at the start of 2015. This week OSHA clarified rules which require ...
Larger OSHA Fines, Here We Come
OSHA fees will increase for the first time in 25 years, with larger fees to become effective by August 1, ...
OSHA Eye & Face Protection Standards: 3 Steps to Eye and Face Safety
Eye and face protection that meets OSHA standards is achievable with knowledge, proper PPE, and the right ...
OSHA Aligns with American Red Cross
OSHA and the American Red Cross renewed their alliance to continue efforts in reducing workplace incidents ...
OSHA and Independent Electrical Contractors Renew Alliance
Partnership aimed at protecting construction workers from electrical hazards. OSHA renewed its alliance with ...
OSHA and Canada Partner for Chemical Labeling System
Canada and the United States have been working together to align their laws for classifying and labeling ...
Could a Construction Labor Shortage Mean Cutting Corners on Safety?
Construction labor and subcontractor shortages are a reality in June 2016 as housing starts increase. Will ...
Safety Notes: The Importance of Safety Communication
Is your company cultivating a strong safety culture? It's important to cultivate and develop strong ...
Safety Audit: Electrical Safety Gap Analysis
No electrical system is without gaps. Often, third parties are best equipped to evaluate existing HSE ...
Biggest OSHA Sign Compliance Challenges
When it comes to signs in the workplace, opinions vary on why they are necessary and if they even work. One ...
What If Your Signs Aren't Working?
How do you know if your safety signs are getting ignored? Conduct a self-audit to see where you can ...
Safe Distancing for Electrical Work
In a recent Facebook poll, electrical workers said that work area and arc flash boundaries were among their ...
OSHA Announces New Pilot Program to Expedite Case Processing
OSHA has a new pilot program aimed specifically at helping safety whistleblowers, who may fear the impacts of ...
New Rule on Public Disclosure of Work Injury Data
On May 11, OSHA issued a final rule that requires employers to electronically submit injury and illness data ...
Marine Corps Air Facility Adds App, Steps Up Safety Program
A safety team at the Marine Corps Air Facility (MCAF) in Quantico, Virginia, tackled safety issues and ...
Safety Signs That Wow OSHA and Get Results
One of the most cost-effective tools in a safety arsenal are safety signs. Where should compliance signage ...
Study: Training Lacks for Immigrant Workers
A recent study shows that immigrant workers at smaller construction firms are less likely to have safety ...
OSHA Revises Construction Rules for Confined Spaces
Rule affects general contractors and specialty-trade and employers involved in residential construction. In ...
OSHA Announces Walking-Working Surfaces Rule
OSHA pushed through updated standards for walking-working surfaces in late 2016. A walking-working surface is ...
Top 10 Serious and Willful OSHA Violations
While data is still preliminary, OSHA's Top Ten Citation List for 2015 reveals trends in serious and willful ...
Safety Sign Failures Can Be Costly
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has signage requirements for safety and compliance. A ...
Navigating Pipeline Pathways with Directional Pipe Markers
Directional pipe markers are key when it comes to effectively identifying a facility’s pipe system. These ...
Facility Safety and Compliance: Utilizing the Right Pipe Markers
Imagine walking through a large facility filled with pipes running in every direction. These pipes carry ...
Pipe Marking: A Safety Tool Worth Examining
Simple tools like pipe marking can make a difference in efficiency for any facility. Workers, guests, and ...
Pipe Marking & Pipe Corrosion Control
The Silver Eagle Refinery explosion released a tidal wave of broken glass. Homes were pushed off their ...
From Flash to Ash: Understanding Arc Flash and Preventing Them
Arc flash is not something to take lightly. The dangers of arc flash can cause severe damage to a person and ...
Understanding the Four Types of Arc Flash
Understanding Arc Flash Arc flash incidents are among the most hazardous risks faced by personnel working ...
OSHA Signs Regulations and Compliance: Everything You Need to Know
OSHA Regulations and Compliance: Everything You Need to Know about OSHA Signs and Labels Navigating the ...
Steps for Arc Flash Safety and Security in Electrical Substations
Electrical substations truly have the power. In the wrong hands, that power is dangerous. That's why it's ...
OSHA and Independent Electrical Contractors Renew Alliance
Partnership aimed at protecting construction workers from electrical hazards. OSHA renewed its alliance with ...
Understanding Arc Flash: The Shocking Truth About Electrical Injuries
Electrical workers consider shocks as part of their job and normal, according to a study. However, it could ...
Last Line of Defense
Flame retardant coveralls only work if workers put them on before approaching the electrical circuit. ...
The Survivor's Guide to Arc Flash Safety
On Thursday, August 12, 2004, electrical contractor Donnie Johnson's day began like any other. However, the ...
5 Shocking Arc Flash Mistakes
Everyone knows arc flash is dangerous and the hazards that come with electrical work. However, sometimes ...
