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The Three T's of Dropped Object Prevention

Posted by Medsafe on May 14, 2019 9:02:00 AM

Severe injury and fatality from dropped objects – even something as small as a wrench socket – are all too common, resulting in thousands of injuries, hundreds of deaths, hundreds of millions in total costs (and who knows how many close calls) every year. To date, there have been 45,940 injuries reported from falling ... Read More

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Topics: Fall Protection, PPE, Facility Safety, Lanyards, Safety is Easy, dropped objects, dropped object prevention

The Millennial Generation - Wired for sound, and at risk for hearing loss

Posted by Medsafe on Apr 30, 2019 9:02:00 AM

Do you have a favorite sound? Is it the sweet laughter of someone you love? Or do you appreciate the sounds of a rushing river or waves lapping upon the beach of your favorite seaside town? Or, like many Millennials, maybe your favorite sounds are your favorite songs played from your iPod while wearing ear buds. No ... Read More

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Topics: PPE, Safety is Easy, Hearing Protection

Heat Stress : Q&A

Posted by Medsafe on Apr 16, 2019 9:02:00 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, Electrolytes, Heat Stress, Outdoor Hazards

Puncture Resistant Midsoles in Safety Footwear

Posted by Medsafe on Apr 2, 2019 9:02:00 AM

While data specifically related to foot punctures is not available, the Bureau of Labor Statistics recorded over 94,000 cut, laceration, and puncture injuries in 2014 - resulting in an average of 3 days in lost work time per incident. The number of foot injuries in the same year stood at 52,000 - with an average of 9 ... Read More

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Topics: PPE, Safety is Easy, Puncture Resistance, Foot Protection, Puncture Resistant Midsoles, PR Midsoles

Medsafe - 40 Years of Safety

Posted by Medsafe on Mar 28, 2019 9:03:00 AM

This year Medsafe celebrates 40 years of business in the Industrial Safety field. Medsafe got it's start in 1979 as a small, family owned and operated supplier of medical and first aid equipment to industry. Over time, the business expanded to include additional items - PPE, Fall Protection, and other equipment; all ... Read More

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Topics: PPE, Safety is Easy

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: Hand Protection, PPE, Safety is Easy, ANSI 138, Back of Hand, ISEA 138, Impact Protection

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 ... Read More

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Topics: PPE, Outdoor Hazards, construction site hazards, Safety is Easy, High Visibility Apparel, Hi-Vis, Hi-Viz

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, eye protection, Safety is Easy, Safety Eyewear, Anti-Fog Coating

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, Fall Protection Systems,, 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 ... Read More

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Topics: Fall Protection, PPE, Fall Protection Systems,, Safety is Easy

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