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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

Cut Protection 101: Understanding the Basics

Posted by goSafe on Feb 20, 2017 7:30:00 AM
So, you’ve got yourself some cut-resistant gloves. Good for you. That’s worth something if you’re looking to live the #SafetyLife, right? But the term “cut-resistant” is kind of vague. Exactly how much resistance is it referring to? Do they resist every kind of cut hazard? These are important questions. In order for ... Read More
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Topics: Facility Safety, Hand Protection

Are You Arc Flash Compliant?

Posted by goSafe on Feb 13, 2017 7:30:00 AM
Arc flash needs to be taken seriously. It’s a major workplace hazard that can cause irreparable injury to and even the death of workers. According to the US Department of Labor, a fatality from workplace electrocution occurs every day in the US. Every day. That seems excessive, wouldn’t you agree? Read more to find ... Read More
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Topics: PPE, Facility Safety, Arc Flash

Facility Eyewash Compliance

Posted by goSafe on Feb 9, 2017 7:30:00 AM
What is it? ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014 is the American National Standard for Emergency Eyewash Equipment. This nationally recognized standard establishes minimum performance and use requirements for eyewash equipment for emergency treatment of the eyes of a worker who has been exposed to hazardous materials. Read More
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Topics: First-Aid, Facility Safety

10 Things You Need to Know about LOTO Compliance

Posted by goSafe on Feb 6, 2017 9:10:00 AM
Let’s just start with the basics. First of all, we’re talking about Lockout/Tagout safety procedures when we use the term “LOTO”. It’s not to be confused with LOTTO - as in lottery - where you spend dollar after dollar for a chance to win millions so you never have to think about LOTO compliance ever again. Read More
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Topics: Facility Safety, Lockout/Tagout

Warehouse Fall Protection

Posted by goSafe on Jan 19, 2017 7:17:44 AM
Does your facility have hazards someone could possibly walk into? What about elevated platforms? Do you have any of those? Are employees using a forklift to stack crates and pallets? Or do you send employees up shelves to break product packages within pallets instead of bringing them down by forklift? Is there risk of ... Read More
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Topics: Fall Protection, Facility Safety

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