Tag: Safety
Safely “Deck the Halls”
It’s Holiday decorating time once again. It is estimated this year Americans will spend six billion dollars on Christmas decorations alone according to the Nation Retail Federation. If you have decorated or are planning to decorate for the holidays this year, please take a moment to review some of these Holiday Decoration Safety tips published […]
Combustible Dust Continues to be Misunderstood and Poorly Managed
By: Patricia A. Mason, P.E. This week a dust explosion at a grain handling plant in Flagstaff, Arizona injured four American workers. This follows last month’s explosion at a car parts factory in China which killed 75 people. The hazards of combustible dust continue to be a serious threat and continue to be poorly understood […]
Holiday Safety Tips
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season brings about many things but the last thing on your mind is probably safety. Safety tips for the holidays can pertain to decorating, ladders, food safety and even vehicle safety. Here are a few tips from the National Safety Council (NSC) to help ensure you have a […]
Transitioning to Safer Chemicals and Reduced Compliance Costs
The most effective method to eliminate or reduce potential health and safety risks in the workplace is to eliminate hazards at the source. This eliminates the need for engineering, administrative or workplace controls and for personal protective equipment. Additionally, many required environmental reports and permits can be eliminated or simplified by making smart choices in […]
Chemical Safety Executive Order
An ammonium nitrate explosion occurred at a fertilizer company in West Texas in April and in June an explosion at a Louisiana Chemical Plant killed one and injured several. These are only a couple of several tragic chemical accidents at facilities across the United States this year. On August 1, 2013, in response to the […]