Hazard Harmony Between OSHA, NFPA, and HMIS
Three big players in the field of safety include OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), and the HMIS (Hazardous Materials Identification System). All three organizations aim to provide certain levels of protection to employees and people regarding safety and health hazards. However, OHSA has done some recent revisions to…
Tony Ferraro | June 21, 2013 | Safety Solutions | Fire Safety, Hazcom, HMIS, Labeling, NFPA, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
Safety Hazard in Disguise – Acetone
Most of us have heard of the chemical acetone. Acetone is used widely throughout the world for its ability to remove paints, adhesives, and other types of resins. In fact, you may even have acetone in your house right now at this very moment. Where? You ask… Well if anyone utilizes fingernail polish in your…
Tony Ferraro | June 19, 2013 | Safety Solutions | Fire Safety, Safety, Workplace Safety
Welding Safety
Welding is a common practice utilized within many different work environments, all the way from the ambitious underwater welding jobs which involve welding in the water to repair ships or pipelines, all the way to more standardized industrial welding within the manufacturing sector. However, welding involves the use of extremely hot and bright energy which…
Tony Ferraro | June 6, 2013 | Safety Solutions | Fire Safety, OSHA, PPE, Safety
Oil Fields Safety: Preventative Maintenance
I would like to introduce our guest post by Skilven Publications. Skilven Publications is a publisher of workplace safety, health and wellness resources. They publish a range of newsletters, posters, safety tips, training manuals and safety talks that can be delivered straight to your inbox each month. For more information on any of the safety initiatives mentioned in this post,…
Tony Ferraro | May 30, 2013 | Safety Solutions | Crane Safety, Fire Safety, Forklift Safety, Oil Safety, Safety, Workplace Safety
Workplace Signs
Signs are everywhere! Whether you are shopping in a large mall, visiting a zoo, or simply driving in your car, there are signs helping to guide you along your visit or journey. However, one place that signs are highly utilized is within the workplace, especially within industrial work environments. With all the safety hazards possible…
Mike Wilson | May 15, 2013 | Safety Products | Electrical Safety, Fire Safety, Forklift Safety, Hazcom, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety
Floor Marking
Floor marking is imperative in any industrial environment. The risk of injury due to unmarked floors still remains one of the top OSHA violations. Good floor marking is important because it informs employees and visitors about different safe and unsafe areas within the work place. In order to make floor marking as beneficial as possible,…
Mike Wilson | May 13, 2013 | Floor Marking | Aisle Marking, Aisle Marking Tape, ANSI, Fire Safety, Floor Marking, Forklift Safety, OSHA, Safety
NFPA 1 Fire Code
Similar to many other workplace hazards, there is also a set of pertinent rules and regulations for fire safety. Right from a very young age you were probably told how dangerous fire can be. The effects of an uncontrolled fire can be monumentally destructive. Buildings can be destroyed in a matter of minutes due to…
Mike Wilson | May 3, 2013 | Safety Solutions | Fire Safety, NFPA, Workplace Safety
What is NFPA?
The acronym NFPA may have been referred to during a business meeting, read on a safety manual, or even heard on a television commercial, but what does NFPA really stand for and what is its purpose? Even though many people may be unfamiliar with the NFPA, it really is quite a large and helpful organization.…
Mike Wilson | April 16, 2013 | Safety Solutions | Electrical Safety, Fire Safety, NFPA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
Arc Flash Software
An arc flash happens when electrically energized equipment undergoes an electrical fault. It is actually a flow of electric current in the surrounding air. The temperature around the equipment may rise to temperatures of about 30,000 degrees Fahrenheit, causing even metal to vaporize. When this metal vapor and the hot air combine, a great explosive force…
Mike Wilson | January 3, 2013 | Safety Solutions | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, Fire Safety, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety
Warehouse Safety Hazards
Warehouse safety is an integral part of the industrial interface between the customers and the factory. It is a place that includes both raw and processed products, and many times the safety of a warehouse is often overlooked in many industries. Though a warehouse is not a place for any heavy machines or intensive operations,…
Mike Wilson | December 17, 2012 | Safety Solutions | Electrical Safety, Fire Safety, Forklift Safety, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety
Christmas Tree Fire Safety
Make Christmas safe this year by following these fire safety tips. Click to Enlarge Image Christmas Tree Fire Safety Statistics: U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated annual average of 240 home fires that began with Christmas trees. These fires caused: 13 civilian fire deaths 27 civilian fire injuries $16.7 million in direct property damage…
Mike Wilson | December 13, 2012 | Safety Solutions | Christmas Safety, Electrical Safety, Fire Safety, Safety
ANSI Pipe Marking Colors Standards
ANSI color code for pipe marking With the first and latest update in many years, the 2007 edition of the ANSI/ASME A13.1 changed the color coding requirements for the labels and markers on pipes. In this new edition of the pipe marking standards, they added some new colors. The new label color requirements are based…
Mike Wilson | October 11, 2012 | Safety Solutions | ANSI, Fire Safety, Pipe Marking, Safety
Mining Safety Training Is Important: Remembering the Chile Mining Accident
About this time two years ago, the world was watching and praying for a relatively large group of unfortunate miners (nicknamed “los 33”) who were involved in a cave-in deep in a mine in Chile and stuck there for what ended up being 69 long days. Due to mine safety and health violations throughout the…
Mike Wilson | September 19, 2012 | Safety Solutions | Electrical Safety, Fire Safety, Mining Safety, Safety
Workplace Safety and Arc Flash Labels
When injuries occur at an industrial workplace, sudden fatal explosions or electrical flashes can be the culprit. For this reason, many factories use arc flash labels to warn employees of hazardous areas. At any time, a large number of employees obtain electrical charges that can cause immobility in their arms and hands. Additionally, it can…
Mike Wilson | September 11, 2012 | Safety Solutions | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, Fire Safety, Safety, Workplace Safety
Standard Markings for Pipes
There is a color coding system for the marking of pipes for convenience. As much as this is not yet a compulsory requirement, it is however important that it is implemented as the benefits are far reaching. This practice ensures that no pipes can be mistaken in any way. ANSI has given a Pipe Marking Guide which…
Mike Wilson | September 6, 2012 | Safety Solutions | ANSI, Fire Safety, Safety
