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How to Conform to the New FMSCA’s Hand-Held Cell Phone Ban for CMV Drivers
Commercial motor vehicle drivers including bus and truck drivers, engaged in interstate commerce will now not be permitted to use hand-held mobile devices while behind the wheel. The rule published by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration in the Federal Register on December 2nd, 2011 has taken effect on […]
Radiation: A Silent but Deadly Danger
In March of 2011, the largest earthquake in the history of Japan struck. The earthquake, recorded at a magnitude of 8.9, caused a 23-foot-tsunami and more than 50 aftershocks, many of which were greater than a 6.0 magnitude. People are still reeling in the aftermath, from the 18,000 deaths to the millions of dollars in […]
How Are No Standing, No Parking, and No Stopping Signs Different?
Have you ever come across a situation when you want to grab a cup of coffee on the go but there are these signs along the curb which are really confusing? Often, people get puzzled trying to figure out the difference between No Standing, No Parking and No Stopping Signs. Though confusing, each and every […]
OSHA Signage Regulations for Construction Areas
It is a well-known fact that working at construction sites can be very risky as it involves usage of heavy equipment and materials. A number of potential accidents can take place if proper precautions are not taken. Construction safety signs inform workers that they need to wear the required personal protective equipment to protect themselves […]
Hazardous Materials Signs Ensure Employee Safety
The defining qualities of a hazardous material are any solid, liquid, or gas that exhibits a hazardous characteristic, or is a specifically listed material as stated under the hazardous waste regulations. Hazardous chemical characteristics include ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, and toxicity. Hazardous materials pose a potential risk to life, health, or property if they are released […]
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 […]