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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
Asbestos Labeling Standards
Of all the hazardous materials out there today, asbestos is one of the best known. Due to its widespread use in the past, and its continued presence in many areas today, most people are well aware of what it is, and that there are dangers associated with it. Just because most people know it is…
Tony Ferraro | June 30, 2017 | Industry News | Asbestos, Asbestos Safety, Labeling | 2 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
Could You be Losing $500 in Tools Each Year?
For many businesses, it is not uncommon to spend thousands of dollars per year on the tools that are needed to get work done. Whether you run a mechanics garage, a construction company, a plumbing service, or any number of other things, the right tools are an absolutely essential part of doing business. Most people…
Tony Ferraro | April 24, 2017 | Product Spotlight | 5S, Facility Efficiency, Organized Workplace, Tool Organization | 4 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
106th Anniversary of Factory Fire that Prompted Workplace Safety Movement Recognized by ASSE
On March 25, 1911 the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in lower Manhattan caught fire, and 146 workers died while attempting to escape the burning building. This tragedy is recognized as the event that really started the workplace safety movement, and the ASSE is officially recognizing this important event. It was discovered after this event that fire…
Tony Ferraro | April 4, 2017 | Industry News | Fire Safety, Healthcare, Safety, Workplace Safety | 2 min read
It’s Pipe Marking Season! Get All Your Pipe Marking Resources in One Place
Now that spring has arrived and everything is thawing out, it’s the perfect time to take stock of your facility’s pipe labels. Maybe your labels took a beating over the winter and could use some cleaning. Maybe they’ve been in place for many years and are starting to look worn. Maybe you just haven’t thought about…
CSS Editorial Staff | April 3, 2017 | Industry News | Ammonia Pipe Marking, Facility Marking, Fire Safety, Labeling, OSHA, Pipe Marking, Regulations & Compliance, Safety | 2 min read
OSHA Moves Effective Date for Final Rule on Beryllium to May 20th
Beryllium is a chemical element that is fairly rare in nature, but used in a variety of industries. Specifically, it is used as an alloying agent when producing products such as springs, spot-welding electrodes, electrical contacts, and much more. This element has long been known to present health and safety issues for those who work…
Tony Ferraro | March 31, 2017 | Industry News | 2 min read
OSHA’s Training Program Operating Efficiently According to GAO
In addition to providing regulations, guidelines, and inspections, OSHA also offers an important training and education service, known as the Outreach Training Program. In fiscal year 2016, this program reached almost 900,000 workers and provided them with important training on a wide range of topics related to occupational hazard recognition and prevention. According to…
Tony Ferraro | March 27, 2017 | Industry News | OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety | 2 min read
OSHA Updates on PPE
This week Summit Safety Group looks at some OSHA updates and what they look at when performing a walkthrough in a facility. Specifically, what they are looking at in regards to personal protective equipment used in any given situation. The video points out that offering personal protective equipment to employees is not sufficient to pass…
Tony Ferraro | March 20, 2017 | Industry News | OSHA, PPE | 2 min read
New Floor Tape Finder Helps You Choose Floor Tape
Wondering which floor tape would work best in your facility? Do you need a basic vinyl tape, a heavy-duty tape, or something that can even withstand the pivoting wheels of forklifts? Not sure what tape to buy? Use our new Floor Tape Finder to quickly get the answers. Our web-based Floor Tape Finder will…
CSS Editorial Staff | March 16, 2017 | Company Updates | 5S, Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Forklift Safety, Safety, Workplace Safety | 2 min read
Two Scholarship Competitions for 2017
We had such a positive response to our first scholarship competition in 2016 that we’ve decided to host two scholarship competitions in 2017. There will be a spring/summer application cycle and a fall/winter application cycle, with deadlines on July 15th and December 15th respectively. Eligibility and application details are similar to last year’s competition. College,…
CSS Editorial Staff | March 14, 2017 | Company Updates | Scholarship | < 1 min read
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