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Do Your Employees Really Need Electrolytes?

Posted by goSafe on Apr 20, 2017 7:30:00 AM
Our bodies are constantly producing heat. Whether it’s the metabolism in our bodies working to break down food or the electrical impulses firing on all cylinders with the amount of physical work we do - we’re constantly generating heat. As a result, keeping cool on hot days can prove to be a challenge. Often times, ... Read More
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Topics: Heat Stress

The 5 Levels of Arc Flash Protection

Posted by goSafe on Apr 13, 2017 7:30:00 AM
Benjamin Franklin could be considered the pioneer of arc flash protection with his invention of the lightning rod. His experiments not only proved that lightning was electricity, but his lightning rods protected homes and saved lives by safely grounding the electricity. Just as our use of electricity has increased ... Read More
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Topics: PPE, Lockout/Tagout, Arc Flash

What's in your LOTO Kit?

Posted by goSafe on Apr 10, 2017 8:30:00 AM
Imagine working on a jammed conveyor belt that starts up while being fixed, or getting caught while trying to clean a fan blade. Issues like these are among the most commonly cited by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Roughly 10% of serious accidents in many industries are due to the ... Read More
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Topics: Lockout/Tagout

Why And When: The Rules Of Lockout - Tagout

Posted by goSafe on Mar 30, 2017 8:10:00 AM
For safety is not a gadget but a state of mind." - Eleanor Everet While the above quote is spot on about safety being a state of mind, sometimes gadgets are necessary. This is especially true in sectors that work with dangerous machinery. When maintenance and upkeep need to be completed on such high-risk machines, ... Read More
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Topics: Facility Safety, Lockout/Tagout

Do I Need a Berm or Spill Pallet?

Posted by goSafe on Mar 23, 2017 8:10:00 AM
When it comes to complying with safety standards and being safe from secondary spills, berms and spill pallets are ideal for warehouses that deal with hazardous liquids. If your warehouse has hazardous liquids, you may be wondering, "Do I need a berm or spill pallet?" Here is what you need to know about both spill ... Read More
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Topics: Facility Safety

Arc Flash Safety Tips To Keep Workers Alive

Posted by goSafe on Mar 13, 2017 7:24:00 AM
Electricity is really just organized lightning.-George Carlin No matter what your age, education level, or work experience, electricity is dangerous. The wrong thing placed, pulled, or touched can result in a serious, if not fatal injury. Plants, factories and other workplaces across the United States understand this; ... Read More
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Topics: Facility Safety, Arc Flash

Understanding Palm Coatings

Posted by goSafe on Mar 6, 2017 7:30:00 AM
When it comes to protecting your hands in the workplace, you have a variety of options with palm coating. Here is a comprehensive guide to understanding palm coating on gloves, so you have an idea of which is best for you. Each of these materials have different benefits with very few drawbacks, but depending on what ... Read More
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Topics: PPE, Hand Protection

Barriers, Barricades and Floor Tape

Posted by goSafe on Mar 2, 2017 7:29:00 AM
Safety is 30 percent common sense, 80 percent compliance and the rest is good luck... -Barry Spud Safety is a factor in almost everything we do. Whether participating in an activity for fun or for work, precautions are usually taken. We use seat belts, and wear gloves and goggles. We put up warning signs, lights and ... Read More
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Topics: Facility Safety

Understanding Facility Signage Compliance

Posted by goSafe on Feb 27, 2017 9:30:00 AM
We all agree that there’s a need for safety signs within our facilities. After all, no one wants to find themselves, or a co-worker, in the hospital over an avoidable injury. The question is: what are the actual requirements of those facility safety signs? Not to worry; OSHA has plenty to say when it comes to how you ... Read More
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Topics: Facility Safety

What Kind of Spill Control Sorbents Do I Need?

Posted by goSafe on Feb 23, 2017 7:30:00 AM
You can count on spills. Even if you can somehow manage to implement the perfect warehouse organizational and safety plans, it’s highly unlikely that you’ll keep chemical spills from happening 100% of the time. It honestly doesn’t make much difference if it’s a small spill or a major hazard. You need a response plan. ... Read More
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Topics: Facility Safety

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