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Asbestos Awareness Training for Your Facility
Asbestos Training When people hear or think about asbestos most of them assume it is a problem from the past that has been addressed long ago. The reality, however, is that the vast majority of facilities in operation around the world today still have asbestos in them. Only facilities that have been tested and certified as…
Tony Ferraro | March 24, 2016 | Training | Asbestos, Asbestos Safety, OSHA, Safety
GHS Labeling – The Do’s and Don’ts
Globally Harmonized System Labeling Globally Harmonized System (GHS) labeling is an important requirement in many facilities. Whether you are looking to implement GHS labeling in a facility for the first time or you are just updating your current visual communication standards it is important to get everything right. In addition to helping to ensure your…
Tony Ferraro | February 11, 2016 | Safety Solutions | GHS, Hazcom, Labeling, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Safety Signs
Safety Signs – OSHA’s Standards and Specifications
Reviewing Safety Signs Standards and Specifications Safety signs are one of the simplest, yet most effective safety improvement options you can use for your facility. These signs are affordable, easy to get and can convey almost any message you need quickly and easily. They fall in the category of ‘visual communication’ as well, which is…
Tony Ferraro | October 7, 2015 | Safety Products | Fire Safety, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Safety Signs
OSHA Spill Kit Requirements and Tips
Understanding OSHA’s Spill Kit Requirements Most facilities have some type of chemicals or other things that are dangerous, yet necessary for getting specific jobs done. Most of the time these products are used without any problem, but in the event of a spill, it is important to be able to get them contained and cleaned…
Tony Ferraro | September 23, 2015 | Safety Products | OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Spill Cleanup
Seven Simple & Effective Manufacturing Safety Tips
Manufacturing facilities are an essential part of the global economy, but they are also one of the more dangerous places of employment. While there have been significant manufacturing safety improvements over the past several decades, many facilities still have a long way to go. Unfortunately, many facilities believe that it would be too costly or…
Tony Ferraro | July 10, 2015 | Lean, Safety Solutions | 5S, Lean, Lean Manufacturing, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Safety Signs, Six Sigma
Untracked Near Miss Data Kills Profits
How Near Miss Data Can Improve Your Business The fact that safety and profitability go hand and hand has been written about extensively by myself and many others over the years. While many facilities still look at safety improvement as a costly necessity of doing business, a growing number are actually starting to realize that…
Tony Ferraro | May 18, 2015 | Safety Solutions | OSHA, Safety, Workplace Safety
Anti-Slip Tapes
Anti Slip Tape can help make areas safer in homes, businesses, workshops, and in public places. Proper safety precautions and warning signs can help to prevent many accidents, and there is no reason not to invest in them considering they are so low cost. Creative Safety Supply is the leading online supplier of a huge collection of…
CSS Editorial Staff | February 22, 2015 | Floor Marking | Anti-Slip Tape, Facility Efficiency, Floor Marking, OSHA, Safety, Workplace Safety
HAZWOPER Analysis – 5 Important Steps
The term HAZWOPER stands for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard, and is a set of standards created by OSHA. These standards are specifically applicable to five groups of employers/employees according to OSHA, but they can also be used by many other facilities looking to improve their hazardous waste safety. The five specific groups…
Tony Ferraro | February 2, 2015 | Safety Solutions | Fire Safety, HAZWOPER, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Safety Signs, Spill Cleanup
Near Miss Reporting – A Step by Step Guide for Improved Reporting
Improve Safety with Near Miss Reporting When looking for ways to improve the safety of your facility, one of the best options is to identify improvement opportunities by looking at near misses. Near misses are any incident where someone experiences a problem that almost causes an accident or injury. While nobody would deny that these…
Tony Ferraro | January 16, 2015 | Safety Solutions | OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
Industrial Labeling for All Different Situations
What is Industrial Labeling? Most facilities today use a wide range of different chemicals and other potentially dangerous products. Whether it is for cleaning, manufacturing, quality control or something else entirely, it is important to use these items as safely as possible. When the chemicals or other products arrive on site, or are produced and…
Tony Ferraro | January 7, 2015 | Visual Safety | Facility Marking, Labeling, OSHA, OSHA Labels, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Safety Signs
Flammable Liquids Safety – The Five Basics You need to Know
Keeping Your Employees Safe from Flammable Liquids When working in a facility where flammable liquids are present, it is essential that you take safety seriously. Having a well thought out flammable liquids safety strategy in place that everyone is aware of can help to prevent major accidents. Facilities that use this type of thing typically…
Tony Ferraro | December 5, 2014 | Safety Solutions | Fire Safety, OSHA, Safety, Workplace Safety
Hand Hazards that are Often Overlooked
Hand Hazards in the Workplace When it comes to workplace accidents and injuries, few are more common or more traumatic than hand injuries. Every year thousands of people experience severe cuts or even amputations, which can have a permanent impact not only on their ability to work, but also to perform most common tasks outside…
Tony Ferraro | December 4, 2014 | Safety Solutions | Hand Safety, Hazcom, Labeling, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
Safety Training Trends in the Workplace
Preparing for New Safety Training Trends When it comes to safety training, the work is never completed. Even when you’ve made significant progress in one area, you will find that there are still problems in another. In addition, as the workplace continues to grow and change, new safety hazards will continue to pop up, requiring…
Tony Ferraro | December 2, 2014 | Training | Facility Marking, Labeling, OSHA, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety
Forklift Dangers that may Suprise You
Forklift Dangers and How to Avoid Them Forklifts are one of the most common types of vehicles that are used on the worksite. They are most commonly found in manufacturing facilities, but are also frequently used in warehouses, construction sites and many other locations. While they are certainly one of the most essential tools for…
Tony Ferraro | November 19, 2014 | Safety Solutions | Forklift Safety, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
Emergency Spill Kits – 5 Things to Look for
Everything You Need to Know About Emergency Spill Kits Spills in the workplace are almost inevitable, which is why it is important to plan ahead on how you will respond to these situations. In many cases, the spills are harmless and can just be cleaned up using a normal mop and bucket. In other cases,…
Tony Ferraro | November 13, 2014 | Safety Products | OSHA, Safety, Safety Signs, Spill Cleanup, Workplace Safety