5 Ways to Celebrate National Electrical Safety Month
The month of May is National Electrical Safety Month, designated by the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), and designed to promote electrical safety in the home, school, and workplace. The annual campaign aims to reduce the number of electrical-related fires, fatalities, injuries, and property loss that occur all too often. OSHA estimates there are approximately…
Jesse Allred | May 15, 2018 | Safety Solutions | 2 min read
Brewery Safety
Craft beer has become a multi-billion-dollar industry, and new breweries are being built all the time. When most people think about this industry, they only look at the end product. The brewing process, however, can actually be quite dangerous if proper care isn’t taken. Just because a brewery is a fun and exciting place to…
Tony Ferraro | February 26, 2018 | Safety Solutions | 4 min read
Winter Safety on the Road and In the Workplace
This is the busiest time of year for travel, and also the time when our roadways are plagued with weather-related hazards. Even if you aren’t traveling this holiday season, for those of us in Northern states, winter weather makes even our routine commutes hazardous. It’s time to start thinking about winter safety. With the stress…
CSS Editorial Staff | January 11, 2018 | Safety Solutions | 3 min read
Is Fatigue Causing an Increase in Workplace Injuries?
There are many hazards that exist in the workplace, and it is important for companies to look at each one to try to determine how to mitigate the risks. Some issues are quite obvious and can be easily addressed, but others are quite difficult. One problem that is starting to get a lot of attention…
Tony Ferraro | January 7, 2018 | Safety Solutions | 4 min read
Christmas Safety
With Christmas just around the corner, most people are thinking about family and presents. While these are certainly important parts of the holiday season, it is also important to take some time to think about safety. There are many hazards that are unique to Christmas, and failing to plan for them can make it so…
Tony Ferraro | December 11, 2017 | Safety Solutions | 4 min read
Helpful or Harmful – Is Wireless Technology Truly Safe?
Radios, Over-the-Air television, remote-controlled drones, blue tooth devices, WiFi devices, and of course cell phones. Whether you use wireless technology or not, you are being exposed to the wireless signals that they are emitting. While most people just accept this as normal, a growing number of people are starting to wonder if this type of…
Tony Ferraro | November 7, 2017 | Safety Solutions | 4 min read
Halloween Safety Tips
With Halloween coming up very soon, it is important to start thinking about how to keep yourself and your children safe during this fun (and a little scary) holiday. By following these tips, you can avoid common hazards such as burning yourself while brewing potions, casting spells, or even getting mauled by a werewolf. Whether…
Tony Ferraro | October 19, 2017 | Safety Solutions | Halloween | 4 min read
International Fire Code
Currently adopted by 42 US states, as well as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the District of Columbia, the International Fire Code seeks to establish minimum standards for fire prevention and fire protection systems, while unifying and simplifying the numerous model fire code standards available into a single, comprehensive code. Or, in the words of the…
CSS Editorial Staff | October 12, 2017 | Safety Solutions | 3 min read
NFPA 70E 2018 Update: What You Need To Know
Every three years, the National Fire Protection Association releases an update to the NFPA 70E regulations, a series of guidelines meant to protect those who work with and around electricity. 2018 is no exception, and while the majority of changes in this year’s edition involve minor sentence changes and general editorial housekeeping, there are a…
CSS Editorial Staff | October 2, 2017 | Safety Solutions | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, NFPA | 2 min read
Drone Safety
In just the last decade, drones have gone from something of an experimental concept to something that we see all the time. They are used for recreation, military, businesses, and anything else you can think of for a wide range of different things. As more and more people and businesses find uses for drones, safety…
Tony Ferraro | September 24, 2017 | Safety Solutions | Drones, Safety | 4 min read
Safety Hazards with Robot Interactions Today & In the Future
Robots have been an essential part of the manufacturing industry for a great many years, and their abilities have only expanded with new technologies. While a robot can certainly do a lot to improve the world, they also have some hazards associated with them that can’t be ignored. Some of these hazards are dangers that…
Tony Ferraro | September 19, 2017 | Safety Solutions | robots | 5 min read
5 Common Office Injuries That You Can Avoid
Millions of people today work in an office environment, and believe that they are completely safe. While there is no doubt that the hazards of an office job are far fewer, and typically less severe, than those in many other industries, workplace safety should still be a priority. The following five office injuries impact people…
Tony Ferraro | August 2, 2017 | Safety Solutions | 4 min read
Heat Illness – Five Tips to Keep Your Employees Cool This Summer
When working in a factory, outside in the sun, or anywhere else where temperatures can get high, it is important to understand the risks of heat illness, and how to avoid it. Heat illness, or heat exhaustion, is not only dangerous for the person who is experiencing it, but their symptoms could put people in…
Tony Ferraro | July 17, 2017 | Safety Solutions | Heat Illness | 4 min read
Five Common Safety Blind Spots
Improving workplace safety is a challenging task, and one that is never ending. When done properly, however, it can help to avoid accidents and even save lives. Many businesses focus on implementing safety standards, and ensuring equipment is properly maintained to avoid safety issues. While these are both very good things to do, it can…
Tony Ferraro | June 19, 2017 | Safety Solutions | Blind Spots | 4 min read
10 Workplace Safety Mistakes – You’ll Want to Read them All!
Workplaces today are extremely safe compared to what people had to endure generations ago. This is in large part because of the increased focus employers have put on workplace safety. Employers made this effort for a variety of reasons including regulatory pressure, the best interests of their employees, and of course, the fact that a…
Tony Ferraro | June 1, 2017 | Safety Solutions | Workplace Safety | 5 min read
