10 Astonishing Facts about Arc Flash
10 Astonishing Facts about Arc Flash An Arc Flash is an energy discharge that forms when a fault occurs in an electrical circuit. The arcing fault results in a tremendous amount of energy released as current flowing through ionized air. It is not necessary to touch live components to sustain an arc flash injury. Arc…
Mike Wilson | April 16, 2018 | CSS.com – Infographics
The 10 Most Hazardous Jobs in the U.S.
The 10 Most Hazardous Jobs in the U.S. These jobs had the highest rate of fatal injuries for full-time employees for 2014. The numbers below reflect the deaths per 100,000 full time employees. Logging workers – 109.5 Fishers and related fishing workers – 80.8 Aircraft pilots and engineers – 63.2 Roofers – 46.2 Refuse and…
Mike Wilson | April 16, 2018 | CSS.com – Infographics
5 Steps for Pipe Label Compliance
It’s Pipe Marking Season! Are you in Compliance? Now that the snow is melting and spring is springing, this is a good time to check your pipes and make sure they are properly labeled. If you discover your pipes are not labeled and you are not in compliance with ANSI/ASME standards, spring is a good…
Mike Wilson | April 13, 2018 | CSS.com – Infographics
Poka Yoke: What’s it all about?
Poka Yoke: What’s it all about? Poka Yoke is a simple concept that is often used in manufacturing. It means “mistake-proofing.” It is the concept of adding simple design features that make it almost impossible for errors to occur. Examples of Poka Yoke in every day life: Washing machines won’t work with the door open,…
Mike Wilson | April 13, 2018 | CSS.com – Infographics
Forklift Accidents: Causes and Prevention
Forklift Accidents: Causes and Prevention There are approximately one million active forklifts in the United States. It is estimated that 11% of all forklifts will be involved in some type of accident each year*. Organizations like OSHA set regulations to make working conditions as safe as possible, but accidents still happen as a result of…
Mike Wilson | April 13, 2018 | CSS.com – Infographics
Lockout/Tagout Safety
Lockout/Tagout Safety Lockout/Tagout regulations are based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 “Control of Hazardous Energy” standard Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) refers to the specific practices and procedures for safely de-energizing and re-energizing equipment when service or maintenance must be performed. Designated workers are required to go through a set of safety precautions that assure the machine will…
Mike Wilson | April 13, 2018 | CSS.com – Infographics
Custom Signs
Contact us for your Custom Signs Today! If you can’t find the sign you’re looking for, a good option may be to order or create custom signs! The benefits of custom signs far outweigh those related to generic signs. The main benefits include using the colors, font, and specific message you want. Whether it is…
Mike Wilson | May 29, 2013 | Safety Products | Safety, Safety Signs
Hand Hazards
We use our hands every day for many things such as grasping, manipulating, holding, feeling, and much more. Hands are commonly considered as one of the most widely utilized body parts, which usually rings true when it comes to working in an industrial environment as well. In the industrial work environment, there is a wide…
Mike Wilson | May 28, 2013 | Safety Solutions | Electrical Safety, Hand Safety, Safety, Workplace Safety
Pipe Marking Checklist
Pipes are utilized everywhere, they are the number one way to transport gases, liquids, and other substances through buildings, underground areas, and virtually anywhere. The average person usually doesn’t label all the pipes in his or her home since they most likely do not carry highly pressurized or very hazardous materials and are often hidden…
Mike Wilson | May 24, 2013 | Safety Solutions | ANSI, Labeling, Pipe Marking, Safety, Safety Checklist
Construction Safety Signs
Construction zones are known as areas that are full of potential hazards. Common construction zone hazards include falling objects, electrocution, excavation accidents, asbestos, general machine hazards, automobile accidents, etc. The list literally goes on and on. The job of construction involves a lot of equipment, tools, and motorized vehicles, and the risk for injury increases…
Mike Wilson | May 23, 2013 | Safety Products | Safety, Safety Signs
OSHA Electrical Safety Practices
Safety organizations such as OSHA provide helpful guidelines and standards to protect employees from occupational hazards while on the job. One of the leading occupational hazards includes the use and consumption of electricity. Electricity is used by nearly every industrial business worldwide. Electricity not only powers equipment, but also provides employees with lighting, HVAC, and…
Mike Wilson | May 22, 2013 | Safety Solutions | Electrical Safety, OSHA
Labeling Tangled Cables
We’ve all seen it before, large amounts of disorganized cables. Messy and tangled cables not only look chaotic but also make maneuvering, understanding, and replacing cables extremely cumbersome. Whether tangled cables are located within a small cubicle area or in the back room of an IT department, they not only look visually displeasing, but may also…
Mike Wilson | May 21, 2013 | Safety Products | Electrical Safety, Facility Efficiency, Labeling, Organized Workplace, Safety, Wire Marking, Workplace Safety
Machine Hazards
Machines help make many jobs easier by cutting, bending, gluing, and fabricating different products and materials so people don’t have to. However, along with the utilization of machines comes the risk for injury. The sad truth is that nearly four million employees are injured while on the job each year with some of those injuries…
Mike Wilson | May 20, 2013 | Safety Solutions | Safety, Workplace Safety
Lead Exposure
You may have heard the saying, “Did you eat a lot of paint chips as a child?” used comically on television shows or in a movie. If so, have you ever wondered why they say that? The reason why is because many household paints used to contain lead and exposure to lead at a young…
Mike Wilson | May 17, 2013 | Safety Solutions | Lead Safety, Workplace Safety
Hazardous Waste Recycling Regulations
Most of us were taught from a young age to recycle, we were shown videos, watched presentations, and may have even witnessed our families and friends engaging in the activity of recycling. Ultimately, when we recycle we are not just throwing an unneeded item into a landfill and letting it decompose which may sometimes take…
Mike Wilson | May 16, 2013 | Safety Solutions | Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
