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ANSI/ISEA 138 - A New Standard for Impact Protection

Posted by Medsafe on Mar 12, 2019 9:05:00 AM

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, hand injuries are the second most common form of injury sustained in the workplace. And in a recent US Department of Labor study of all injures reported, injuries to fingers and hands accounted for more than 23% - making them the highest in preventable injuries. In terms of ... Read More

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Topics: PPE, Safety is Easy, Impact Protection, ANSI Standard Updates

Hi-Vis Solutions to 'Struck by Vehicle' Hazards

Posted by Medsafe on Feb 26, 2019 9:07:00 AM

“Being seen is critical to worker safety” The above is a quote lifted directly from the current ANSI/ISEA107-2015 standard. Reading this makes one wonder why those words are even included, as this appears to be a clear case of stating the obvious. However - the reality is often that workers who utilize Hi-Vis apparel ... Read More

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Topics: PPE, Outdoor Hazards, Safety is Easy, High Visibility Apparel

Anti-Fog Coatings on Safety Eyewear

Posted by Medsafe on Feb 12, 2019 9:02:00 AM

Fogging is the number one cause of workers not wearing or removing their safety glasses - and wearing safety eyewear at all times is the only way to ensure eye protection in hazardous environments. During cold weather, moving from outdoors to inside and back again can cause lenses to fog. Workers in hot humid ... Read More

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Topics: PPE, Facility Safety, Safety is Easy, Safety Eyewear

Safety is Easy...if you use some Common Sense

Posted by Medsafe on Aug 22, 2018 10:24:00 AM

We all make decisions every day during routine life activities that may seem inconsequential; but are, arguably, matters of life and death. Should I read or respond to this text message now, or wait until I’ve gotten to my destination and parked the car? Can I make it across the street with only seven seconds left on ... Read More

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Topics: Fall Protection, PPE, Safety is Easy

Safety is Easy...if you have the right tools for the job...

Posted by Medsafe on Aug 15, 2018 10:10:00 AM

Anyone that took 8th grade shop is familiar with the phrase, “Measure twice, cut once”. That axiom serves as a simple reminder to do the job accurately and correctly the FIRST time. Likewise, anyone that has ever done their own plumbing knows that every project includes multiple mandatory visits to your favorite home ... Read More

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Topics: Fall Protection, PPE, Safety is Easy

Safety is Easy...if you Visualize the Outcome

Posted by Medsafe on Aug 8, 2018 12:28:00 PM

There are two viral catch phrases that are inevitably followed by disaster. The first; and most common, “What’s the worst that could happen?”, is typically associated with brilliant moves like deciding to date your ex-wife (or husband) ten years after the divorce was settled. The results: shockingly predictable. The ... Read More

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Topics: Fall Protection, PPE, Safety is Easy

Safety is Easy...Until You Fall

Posted by Medsafe on Aug 1, 2018 10:01:00 AM

You may or may not have noticed, but here at Medsafe, we believe that Safety is Easy. At least, it should be. That includes everything. Whatever object, practice, or philosophy you are currently employing to keep your personal parts free from unsolicited alteration should be simple, and easy to institute. Most PPE is ... Read More

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Topics: Fall Protection, PPE, Safety is Easy

Safety is Easy...Until It's Not (Part 2)

Posted by Medsafe on Jun 25, 2018 12:07:00 PM

Safety is Easy. It SHOULD be easy. As a species, humans have gotten pretty adept at self-preservation, and an effective use of safety equipment and practices pretty much guarantees that we're going to be at the top of the food chain for at least a few more years (sorry, Sharknado). There are plenty of options for ... Read More

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Safety is Easy...Until It's Not

Posted by Medsafe on Jun 13, 2018 9:00:00 AM

Medsafe has been a permanent fixture in the Safety industry since 1979. Arguably, this was one of the very BEST things that the 70's produced (OSHA was born in 1971. Just saying...). Since our inception, we've done our best to provide our customers with the very best in products, services, and pretty much anything ... Read More

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Heat Stress 101

Posted by goSafe on May 2, 2018 11:17:45 AM

Questions and Answers About Common Heat Stress Illnesses and Preventative Measures Heat is a hazard, and working in extreme temperatures can lead to a variety of heat-related illnesses (HRI's). HRI's are entirely preventable, but in order to effectively mitigate the risks, it is important to be familiar with symptoms ... Read More

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Topics: PPE, Heat Stress, Outdoor Hazards

goSafe Industrial Safety Blog

ANSI/ISEA 138 - A New Standard for Impact Protection

Hi-Vis Solutions to 'Struck by Vehicle' Hazards

Anti-Fog Coatings on Safety Eyewear

Safety is Easy...if you use some Common Sense

Safety is Easy...if you have the right tools for the job...

Safety is Easy...if you Visualize the Outcome

Safety is Easy...Until You Fall

Safety is Easy...Until It's Not (Part 2)

Safety is Easy...Until It's Not

Heat Stress 101

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