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 | Christmas Safety, Safety | 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 | Fire Safety, Regulations & Compliance, Safety | 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 | 70E, 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 | Fire Safety, Safety, Workplace Safety | 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, Floor Marking, Forklift Safety, Lockout Tagout, Safety, Workplace Safety | 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
15 Epic Safety Fails & How to Avoid Them
Workplace safety is extremely important and it’s something most people reading this page think about on a regular basis. Those who work in this industry often get to a point where they don’t see very many egregious safety failures because companies that employ safety managers typically have at least some standards in place. Every day…
Tony Ferraro | May 8, 2017 | Safety Solutions | Electrical Safety, Fire Safety, Forklift Safety, Ladder Safety, Lockout Tagout, OSHA, Safety, Workplace Safety | 7 min read
Wrong Ways to Use Floor Tape
Using floor tape is a great way to keep your facility better organized, safer, and in compliance with many regulations. Floor tape is an easy-to-use option that is fairly quick to install and can last for years without any significant problems. Floor tape is only a good solution, however, if it is used properly. There…
Tony Ferraro | April 20, 2017 | Safety Solutions | Facility Efficiency, Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Floor Tape, Organized Workplace, Regulations & Compliance, Safety | 3 min read
What No One Tells You About Pipe Marking
Ok, let’s be honest here. Unless you are a safety professional, or you work closely with safety professionals, the chances are that no one has really told you anything about pipe marking, right? But for those of us lucky enough to work in this industry, it quickly becomes all too clear that there is an…
Tony Ferraro | April 17, 2017 | Safety Solutions | Pipe Marking | 4 min read
When it Comes to Safety, there is Often More Fiction than Fact
Safety managers know that everyone seems to have their own thoughts about workplace safety. In most cases, everyone seems to think that their opinion on the subject is a fact that everyone should follow. Whether it is the executive that thinks that workplace safety is largely a waste of money, or the front line employee…
Tony Ferraro | February 20, 2017 | Safety Solutions | Safety | 4 min read
