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Indoor Air Quality – 5 Things you should know
Improving Indoor Air Quality When trying to make improvements to the workplace, many companies don’t even consider the actual air that is breathed in by everyone all day. Indoor air quality can be a significant problem that can have a wide range of different effects on employees throughout the facility. Some of these issues can…
Tony Ferraro | November 12, 2014 | Safety Solutions | Asbestos, Asbestos Safety, OSHA, Radon Safety, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
Safety Signs 101 – 7 Most Common Questions
Safety Signs 101 – 7 Most Common Questions Using safety signs in a facility is a great way to help quickly inform people of potential dangers is a specific area. There are many different types of safety signs that can be used, which can actually make it somewhat confusing when trying to plan out what…
Tony Ferraro | October 21, 2014 | Safety Products | ANSI, Emergency Evacuation, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety
10 Construction Safety Facts that May Surprise You
Make Construction Safety a Priority Everyone knows that construction sites can be very dangerous. The more you know about the types of danger you will face, however, will help you to take steps toward keeping everyone safe. Look over the following 10 safety facts and see what you can learn about how to improve the…
Tony Ferraro | October 20, 2014 | Safety Solutions | Crane Safety, Electrical Safety, Labeling, Lockout Tagout, OSHA, PPE, Safety
10 Reasons Why Industrial Labeling is Important
Improve Organization and Efficiency with Industrial Labeling Industrial labeling is an essential activity in any facility, and for many different reasons. For example, it can help to improve safety as well as organization and even efficiency. In fact, proper labeling can benefit almost every measurable area of the facility. If you don’t already have a…
Tony Ferraro | September 29, 2014 | Visual Safety | Barcoding, Equipment Labeling, Facility Efficiency, Facility Marking, Labeling, OSHA, OSHA Labels, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Safety Signs, Tool Organization
7 Tips for Safely Responding to Chemical Spills in the Workplace
Chemical Spills in the Workplace When it comes to safety hazards in the workplace, there are few things that are as scary or serious as a chemical spill. Whether it is a small spill or something bigger, they can all be extremely dangerous to the people working in the facility as well as any products…
Tony Ferraro | September 24, 2014 | Safety Solutions | Emergency Evacuation, Fire Safety, OSHA, Safety, Spill Cleanup, Workplace Safety
OSHA Injury Reporting Updates – September 2014 Brings New Rules
OSHA Update – Reporting Injuries This autumn brings about some big changes for American businesses operating under the jurisdiction of OSHA (hint: that’s just about everyone!). As of September 11th 2014, the requirements for having to report injuries and fatalities on worksites is getting an overhaul. From the range of situations that need to be…
Tony Ferraro | September 23, 2014 | Safety Solutions | Injuries, OSHA, Safety, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
8 Electricity Tips for Staying Safe
A Guide for Keeping Safe around Electricity Of all the many safety hazards in the workplace, few can cause as much damage, injury or even death as electricity. To make it worse, accidents with electricity can literally happen in the blink of an eye, which is why it is so important to implement electricity tips…
Tony Ferraro | August 28, 2014 | Safety Solutions | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, Equipment Labeling, Fire Safety, Labeling, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety
Confined Space Entry Permits – Safety Guidelines Hidden In The Cracks
Confined Space Entry Permits – Safety Guidelines Hidden In The Cracks Dangerous, confined spaces are the stuff of horror films and cringe-worthy moments on screen, and there’s a reason. Depictions of people trapped in a confined space not only play on a natural human tendency toward claustrophobia, but they also reflect a very real danger…
Tony Ferraro | August 22, 2014 | Safety Solutions | OSHA, Safety, Workplace Safety
When Rules Aren’t Followed – Addressing Safety Non-Compliance
Whats the Best Way of Treating Employees who Violate Safety Rules? So you’ve noticed some concerning behaviors among workers, namely, the safety rules and regulations of your workplace aren’t being followed. Yikes! This type of problem is one that, while extremely irksome for many business owners and safety managers, seems like a relatively simple fix: …
Tony Ferraro | August 20, 2014 | Safety Solutions | OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety
LabelTac Labeler – European Pipe Marking Standards
An Introduction to European Pipe Marking Standards The specifics of the pipe marking systems throughout the world vary from country to country, but they all reflect the general idea that the safety and health of contractors and employees should be paramount to anything else. For that reason, ANSI – and by extension OSHA – has…
Tony Ferraro | August 6, 2014 | Safety Products | Industrial Label Printers, Label Makers, Labeling, OSHA, Pipe Marking, Safety
British Pipe Marking Standards
An Introduction to British Pipe Marking Standards As a business owner or manager, I probably don’t need to remind you how specific some of ANSI’s (and by extension OSHA’s) pipe marking standards can get. Specific colors and labels are required in a number of precise areas and junctions, and it, of course, remains the responsibility…
Tony Ferraro | August 1, 2014 | Safety Solutions | ANSI, Labeling, OSHA, Pipe Marking, Safety
What is OSHA 10? – How to Apply It
OSHA 10 Training Program Companies often talk about OSHA safety standards and regulations in their facilities, but in far too many cases, the employees themselves don’t have a good foundation about what these standards really are and how they contribute to workplace safety. In an effort to fix that, OSHA launched their “OSHA 10” program,…
Tony Ferraro | July 23, 2014 | Safety Solutions | OSHA
Large Label Maker – LabelTac 9
When looking through all the different options for industrial label printers, you’ll want to make sure you choose one that will meet all of your facilities needs. One important thing to consider is what size labels you need to print. In many cases, it can be important to be able to create oversized labels…
Tony Ferraro | July 18, 2014 | Safety Products | Industrial Label Printers, Label Makers, Labeling, OSHA, Safety, Safety Signs
Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals – 1910.119
Addressing the Risks Associated with Highly Hazardous Chemicals When it comes to keeping a facility safe, there are few things that are more important than addressing the risks associated with highly hazardous chemicals. When accidents occur with these types of chemicals it can cause widespread injury or even fatalities. OSHA addresses the specific risks associated…
Tony Ferraro | July 15, 2014 | Safety Solutions | GHS, Labeling, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety
Floor Marking Tape Color Standards
Floor Marking Tape Color Codes and More If you are updating your facilities floor marking system, you will want to make sure you are following all of the current standards regarding how this is done. This includes making sure you are using a durable floor tape, and also positioning it properly. Perhaps most important, however,…
Tony Ferraro | July 11, 2014 | Floor Marking | Facility Efficiency, Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Floor Tape, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety