National Electrical Safety Month 2021: Connected to Safety

What keeps businesses powered and facilities running can also pose some of the most dangerous hazards to workers. The Electrical Safety Foundation International has launched its annual National Electrical Safety Month (NESM) in an effort to reduce electrically related fatalities, injuries, and property loss. Each May, ESFI spearheads the campaign and this year’s theme is…

Jesse Allred | May 5, 2021 | Industry News | 2 min read

Observing National Public Health Week 2021

During the worst public health crisis in our generation, it is especially important to take the time to recognize contributions to public health and look to the future for improvements. This Monday kicks off National Public Health Week! From April 5 to April 11, employees, employers, and individuals alike can join their community to become…

Jesse Allred | April 5, 2021 | Industry News | COVID-19, Healthcare, Safety | 2 min read

Safely Returning to In-Person Learning

The percentages of schools reopening across the country continue to rise as infection rates decline and vaccines are distributed. According to a school opening tracker from Burbio, approximately two-thirds of schools are currently operating at either a hybrid online/in-person learning schedule or entirely in-person classes. Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released…

Jesse Allred | February 24, 2021 | Industry News, Safety Solutions, Visual Safety | 2 min read

OSHA Issues Stronger Workplace Guidance on COVID-19

On January 29, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released stronger guidance to help employers better implement a protection program to mitigate and prevent viral spread in the workplace. This guidance is aimed to assist workplaces outside of the healthcare industry to assess their facility in order to determine what necessary control measures should…

Jesse Allred | February 1, 2021 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | OSHA, Social Distancing, Workplace Safety | 3 min read

2021 Spring Scholarship Award Winner Selected

Since we began our scholarship competition nearly five years ago, no one could have imagined what the world would look like today—but we are honored to continue to support scholars even in an uncertain world. As we read through the hundreds of submissions we received this year, we were inspired by the ways in which…

Jesse Allred | January 14, 2021 | Company Updates | 5 min read

COVID-19 Updates from OSHA

COVID-19 cases in the United States are continuing to rise at a staggering rate. To combat this, OSHA has been helping employers safeguard their employees during the pandemic to protect them from COVID-19. State OSHA Agencies issue New COVID-19 Rules There there are nearly a dozen states with their own OSHA-Approved State Plans that allow…

Jesse Allred | December 9, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Social Distancing | 3 min read

October in Safety: Protecting the Eyes + Ears

October is both Eye Injury Prevention Month and National Protect Your Hearing Month! This is a great time to evaluate your personal protective equipment (PPE) program, replace ill-fitting or damaged equipment, and make sure employees’ hearing + vision is adequately protected. Eye Injury Prevention Month Did you know more than a million people per year…

Jesse Allred | October 12, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety | 3 min read

Establishing + Enforcing Long-Term COVID-19 Procedures

Since the emergence of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States, administrative controls—changing behaviors of people—are key to stopping the spread of COVID-19 in communities. From keeping our distance to covering our faces, it’s important to keep everyone on the same page about safe and healthy practices. Policies + Procedures With regulations and recommendations…

Jesse Allred | September 30, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions, Visual Safety | Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Safety Signs, Social Distancing, Workplace Safety | 3 min read

Introducing the Winner of the 2020 Fall Scholarship

Even in the middle of a pandemic, we are humbled by the amount of submissions we received this year from students of all ages, backgrounds, and career goals. This summer we received more than 1,000 scholarship submissions from students eager to change the world in these uncertain times. It was not an easy task to…

CSS Editorial Staff | August 7, 2020 | Company Updates | Scholarship | 4 min read

OSHA’s 2020 Safe + Sound Week

Monday, August 10th, kicks off OSHA’s annual Safe + Sound Week! Each year the agency holds a nationwide event to recognize the successes of workplace health and safety program and continue to offer resources on how to keep workers safe. Why are health and safety programs important? Health and safety programs are one of the…

Jesse Allred | August 6, 2020 | Industry News | 2 min read

Passing an OSHA Inspection During COVID-19

Even with so much uncertainty about COVID-19, your workplace needs to be ready if OSHA comes knocking.  You may never know when a compliance officer will show up and preparing for an OSHA inspection now will save you the headache (and possibly fines) later. In May, OSHA announced the Department of Labor adopted revised enforcement…

Jesse Allred | August 5, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | Reopening Series | 3 min read

Understanding Australian Pipe Marking Standards (AS 1345-1995)

AS 1345-1995 is the Australian pipe marking standard providing a consistent system for identifying the content of pipes and ducts in the workplace. By understanding and following applicable labeling standards, workers are able to quickly identify a pipe’s contents and take the proper safety measures. The standard was developed by Standards Australia—basically the Australian equivalent…

Jesse Allred | July 30, 2020 | Safety Solutions, Visual Safety | Labeling, Pipe Marking, Regulations & Compliance, Workplace Safety | 3 min read

Reopening Schools: Using Visual Communication to Promote Safety

As states are figuring out what the upcoming school year may look like, it’s clear that it will be months before schools can fully reopen without any restrictions. From temperature screenings to staggered recess times, schools will have a lot to consider whenever they are able to open their doors again. Many districts are looking…

Jesse Allred | July 20, 2020 | Floor Marking, Industry News, Safety Solutions, Visual Safety | Reopening Series | 3 min read

Elections 2020: Keeping Voters Safe at the Polls

Even with record numbers of COVID-19 cases in the United States, the wheels of democracy must still turn. For voters planning on showing up to the polls this November, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published considerations for preventing the spread of coronavirus at election polling locations. According to the CDC, elections with…

Jesse Allred | July 14, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | Reopening Series | 4 min read

OSHA Guidance: Protecting Oil and Gas Workers During COVID-19

Earlier this week, OSHA published guidance for the oil and gas industry sector as a supplement to the general interim guidance for workers and employers of workers at increased risk of occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2. In addition to following the guidance from federal agencies, it’s critical for employers to stay updated with changing outbreak conditions…

Jesse Allred | July 9, 2020 | Industry News, Safety Solutions | Reopening Series | 4 min read