Safety
Emergency Lights – Standards and Applications
We take electricity for granted, unaware of the fact that it plays such a vital role in our lives that it is almost impossible to get through the day smoothly without it. It is only when we’re in dark that we realize the importance of having light around us, especially during an emergency. What can […]
Construction Safety Signs – Necessity at Construction Sites
Recently a 31-year-old worker working on a construction site in New York was killed in an accident. This deadly accident occurred when the man was working on a cherry picker and a metal pipe fell from above and hit the picker. The worker was thrown some 20 feet to the ground below. It was not […]
AED Signs – Usefulness at Workplaces
Imagine your colleague collapsing on the office floor, and you can’t bring help to him on time because you don’t know where the AED is placed in the huge office building? According to OSHA, approximately 890 deaths happen outside hospital every day due to heart attack. These deaths are a result of sudden cardiac arrest. […]
Eye Wash Signs – Needs and Regulations
Accidents can occur at the workplace, no matter how many precautions one may take. You should be ready to tackle any crisis. An unexpected chemical splash or sudden exposure to hazardous substances poses a threat of temporary blindness or nasty burns in your eyes. If immediate remedial action is not taken it can result in […]
How to Control Job Hazards
Michael used to work in a factory which involved working with moving equipment. He was, in general, aware of the perils that were involved at his work place. In a carefree spur of moment, an unfortunate accident took place where his hands got caught in the moving machinery. Regret was the word he was left […]
OSHA’s Campaign Against Heat Illness
Exposure to heat causes illness to the employees which can otherwise be prevented. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has published guidelines for workers who are working outdoors in high temperatures for long hours. The heat related activities can include working in high air temperatures, high humidity, direct physical contact with hot object or […]
How Safety Signs Can Reduce Accidents in the Workplace
On Wednesday, two men were killed by a Ferris wheel. A faulty cable in the ride at the Greensboro Youth Council caused both men to fall from the ride. One of them was declared dead at the hospital, and his co-worker suffered major injuries. This accident could have been avoided if sufficient safety signs would […]