When it comes to staying safe in the workplace, there is nothing more important than proper face protection. The human face is quite vulnerable to a wide range of threats, and the results of an injury can be absolutely devastating. Some injuries that wouldn’t be an issue if they happened on other parts of the body, are extremely dangerous on or near the face, which is why…
Tony Ferraro | March 14, 2014 | Safety Solutions | OSHA, PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
When it comes to workplace safety, few topics get as much attention as that of fire safety. Between fire drills and how to contain fires, most people are well aware of the fact that this is a significant risk. For many facilities, however, the safety stops at getting away from a fire, or attempting to put one out. Fire protection gear, like fire resistant clothing is all…
Tony Ferraro | March 6, 2014 | Safety Solutions | Arc Flash, Fire Safety, PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
On the job falls are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries, but many safety managers don’t emphasize fall protection as much as they should. This is actually fairly understandable, given that most employees might not consider their jobs to be especially filled with falling hazards: If you don’t spend your days on ladders, climbing cell towers, or working in construction high rises, then the risk…
Tony Ferraro | February 28, 2014 | Safety Solutions | Fall Protection, PPE, Safety
I was recently brought into a manufacturing facility to help analyze their overall safety program, and attempt to improve it. The facility was part of a global company. The global company was encouraging all of the local facilities to focus on improving safety, but hadn’t given them much guidance on how this should be done. When we met, the facility manager explained to me that he was…
Tony Ferraro | February 7, 2014 | Safety Products | Facility Efficiency, Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Forklift Safety, PPE, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety
Hazardous chemicals are often an unavoidable part of production. Depending on the industry you are in, employees may be routinely exposed to harmful substances and it’s your responsibility to make sure their health and well-being do not suffer as a consequence. While many methods for doing so (wearing personal protection equipment, etc.) are fairly obvious, others require a little deeper analysis. Additionally, you want to be able…
Tony Ferraro | December 17, 2013 | Safety Solutions | HAZWOPER, Labeling, OSHA, PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
When we think of personal protection equipment, most people immediately think of goggles, glasses, earmuffs, hard hats, etc. While gloves have been around for a long time and assist us in many daily tasks, we tend to not put enough emphasis on actually protecting hands and fingers in the workplace. The Right Glove for the Right Job In the majority of hand and finger injuries reported in…
CSS Editorial Staff | November 15, 2013 | Safety Products | Hand Safety, PPE
Personal Protection Equipment, or PPE, is both a necessity and a major hurdle for many workplaces. PPE keeps workers safe and usually covers things like hard hats, safety vests, safety goggles or glasses, headphones, and gloves (thought it is certainly not limited to this list). The biggest problem with PPE is compliance, far and away; there will always be workers who refuse to wear or come up…
Tony Ferraro | November 6, 2013 | Safety Solutions | PPE, Regulations & Compliance, Safety
Our feet are one of the most used, yet underappreciated parts of the body. If you really sit down and think about it, most people spend a lot of time on their feet especially if they are employed in work positions which require constant bodily movement such as in construction, manufacturing, auto repair, etc. However, what do we really do to take care of and protect our…
CSS Editorial Staff | September 9, 2013 | Safety Products | Foot Protection, PPE
There are many areas in life in which we employ little tactics to help improve safety. For instance, we wear our seat belts to help stay safe while traveling in a vehicle and we also make sure our shoes are tied so we don’t trip and fall while out and about. These safety actions are almost automatic as many people don’t even have to think about doing…
Tony Ferraro | September 9, 2013 | Safety Solutions | PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
An arc flash can easily be deemed as one of the most hazardous events to occur within a workplace. However, despite constant care and maintenance of electrical tools, an arc flash can still occur with basically no warning at all. Even though arc flashes may be relatively rare, they are still possible and employees need to exercise constant caution when working with or around electrical equipment. What…
Tony Ferraro | August 28, 2013 | Safety Solutions | Arc Flash, PPE
The definition of control can be described as the ability or power to influence and/or direct people’s behavior and events taking place. Hazard control is very similar, it is all about controlling the hazard so the hazard is either eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level. The practice of hazard control is evident in many different areas of life. For instance, consider the hazard control on a…
Tony Ferraro | August 13, 2013 | Safety Solutions | PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
Even though many people know and understand the hazards associated with arc flashes, there are still some people that quite frankly act “untouchable” when it comes to certain safety hazards in the workplace. We all know these people, they are the ones who need multiple reminders to wear safety glasses, rarely utilize hearing protection, and often bend and stretch the safety rules in favor of their own…
Tony Ferraro | August 9, 2013 | Safety Solutions | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, Labeling, PPE, Safety
One very important piece of PPE that is often overlooked is earplugs. Earplugs are a must within many industrial work environments and can often be found in various locations throughout the work facility. It is important to note that while certain noise levels in one area of a facility may be low, the noise levels in another area may be so loud that even entering the area…
Tony Ferraro | August 8, 2013 | Safety Products | Earplugs, Hearing Protection, PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
Medical PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is not only useful for medical professionals, but also for the general population as well. The intent of medical PPE is not much different than that of other forms of PPE in that it is used to provide a barrier between something harmful and the human body. However, one of the main differences between basic or industrial PPE and medical PPE, is…
Tony Ferraro | June 10, 2013 | Safety Solutions | Health Safety, Healthcare, PPE
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 can pose many safety risks. In order to keep employees protected from…
Tony Ferraro | June 6, 2013 | Safety Solutions | Fire Safety, OSHA, PPE, Safety
