4723 results for 'radians safety vest'

The Dangers of a Rusted Water Heater(Post)

A functional water heater is something that many homeowners take for granted. Water heaters are designed to warm water before it's released out of the faucets or showerheads. If it fails, you may be ...

An Introduction to Material Handling Devices and the Benefits They Offer(Post)

Have you heard of material handling devices? They've become increasingly common in recent years. According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), nearly 2 million workers s ...

The Dos and Don'ts of Using a Pallet Jack(Post)

Pallet jacks make it easy to move materials, inventory and other objects around the workplace. Also known as pump trucks, they feature a pair of fork-like tongs that can slide under and lift pallets.

The Dangers of Dead Trees(Post)

Is there a dead tree in your landscape? Trees don't live indefinitely. While some of them can, in fact, live for hundreds of years, they may experience a premature death due to disease or injury.As a ...

Maintaining a Wood Deck: What You Should Know(Post)

Does your home or workplace have a wood deck? If so, you'll need to maintain. Wood is the most common material used in the construction of decks. It's inexpensive, easy to install and supports weathe ...

Ear Plugs vs Ear Muffs: Which Type of Hearing Protection Is Best?(Post)

Hearing loss is a common concern for many workers. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), roughly 30 million workers are at risk for permanent hearing loss. F ...

How to Protect Against Overexertion Injuries in the Workplace(Post)

Does your job involve manual labor? If so, you could be at risk for overexertion injuries. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), overexertion injuries account for nearly one-third of all no ...

Hard Hat Maintenance 101: How to Maintain Your Hard Hat(Post)

Does your job require you to wear a hard hat? Millions of workers wear a hard hat. It's an essential form of personal protective equipment (PPE) for many jobs. Hard hats, however, can degrade over ti ...

What Is an Overexertion Injury?(Post)

Overexertion injuries are a common occurrence in the modern workplace. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), they account for over one-third of all work-related injuries that result in lost ...

How to Prevent Slip-and-Fall Accidents in Your Home(Post)

Not all slip-and-fall accidents occur in the workplace. Each year, millions of  U.S. adults inure themselves by slipping and falling in their home. While many of these injuries are minor, consis ...

Cal/OSHA Issues Heat Illness Advisory for Employers(Post)

Cal/OSHA -- California's division of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration -- wants to remind employers about the dangers of working in hot environments. According to the Bureau of Labor ...

How to Lower Your Company's Rate of Worker Injury in 2019(Post)

When a worker is injured, it can have devastating effects on your company. Among other things, you'll be forced to find someone to replace the injured worker, which requires time and resources. You m ...

OSHA's Beryllium Standard Now in Effect(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) final rune on beryllium exposure took effect on May 11, 2018, at which point the administration began to enforce the specifications within ...

How to Improve the Air Quality in Your Workplace(Post)

When you think of common safety hazards in the workplace, indoor air pollution probably isn't at the top of your list. After all, how many workers are really injured or succumb to illness due to air ...

Things to Consider When Choosing a Hard Hat(Post)

Because of its ability to protect the wearer's head from trauma, a hard hat is classified as a type of personal protective equipment (PPE) in many occupations. This is particularly true among industr ...

How to Stay Safe When Working in the Summer Heat(Post)

The summer season is right around the corner, which means the temperatures will become warmer and more dangerous for outdoor workers. Whether you work in construction, land survey, telecommunications ...

The Dangers of Job-Related Loud Noise Exposure(Post)

Some people brush off loud noise in the workplace as nothing more than a slight nuisance that's part of the job. Unfortunately, prolonged exposure to loud noises can lead to some rather unpleasant si ...

Arc Flashes: Taking a Closer Look at This Common Electrical Hazard(Post)

Arc flashes are a common electrical hazard in the workplace. Statistics show that over 20,000 work-related arc flash incidents occur each year. Some of these incidents cause hospitalizations or even ...

How to Prevent Slip-and-Fall Accidents in the Bathroom(Post)

Slip-and-fall accidents are responsible for over 800,000 hospitalizations per year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Some of these accidents occur in the w ...

The Dos and Don'ts of Using an Angle Grinder(Post)

An angle grinder is a versatile power tool that supports both grinding and polishing. Also known as a side grinder, it features a disc. When turned on, the disc will rotate. Pressing this abrasive di ...