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November 2010 Blog Posts (34)

25 Ways in 25 Days to Beat Holiday Stress and Exhaustion

25 Awesome Ways to Beat Holiday Stress and Exhaustion

The holidays are fun but, honestly, they're exhausting. It seems like there is more of everything than at any other time of year: more social events, more items on the to-do list, more money to spend and more stress about how to spend it. It's no wonder so many of us are tired. Here are a few ideas to perk you up:

1. Plan some rest into every day. Even 10 minutes will help you feel rejuvenated and ready to take on whatever comes… Continue

Added by Ken Oswald on November 30, 2010 at 4:05pm — No Comments

16 new chemicals added to the toxic list

  • 1-amino-2,4-dibromoanthraquinone
  • 2,2-bis(bromomethyl)-1,3-propanediol
  • Furan
  • glycidol
  • isoprene
  • methyleugenol
  • o-nitroanisole
  • nitromethane
  • phenolphthalein
  • tetrafluoroethylene
  • tetranitromethane
  • vinyl fluoride
  • 1,6-dinitropyrene
  • 1,8-dinitropyrene
  • 6-nitrochrysene
  • 4-nitropyrene

The following list of chemicals and compounds have been classified as…

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Added by Safetyguy08 on November 30, 2010 at 10:04am — No Comments

Sorry!

Just wanted to send a short apology to my regular readers for posting nothing for the past few days. Here’s what happened…



Monday, here in Seattle, we got hit by a snowstorm, followed by a sudden drop in temperature, followed by a big wind storm. I got home early, without too much trouble, unlike a lot of people who got stuck in

gridlock for hours (Heard stories of people taking over 12 hours to go less

than 20 miles). Once I got…

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Added by Safetyguy08 on November 29, 2010 at 10:19am — 2 Comments

Crews Blackjack Safety Glasses – Gray

Our eyes are constantly prone to flying dust, debris, etc. which could prove quite detrimental to eye health. Crews Blackjack Safety Glasses does not gamble with eye protection. Style, quality, fit and performance should be the hallmark of safety glasses. Crews Blackjack Safety Glasses offer the fit and protection required work safely. Good eye protection is just as important for those watching you work as for… Continue

Added by Fred on November 27, 2010 at 11:13pm — No Comments

Crews Bearkat Safety Glasses - Rubber Temple, Light Blue Lens

The first thing that comes to mind when you see Crews BearKat Safety Glasses is the superior well thought of construction that is associated with unsurpassed safety, comfort and affordability. American workplaces are known to have 1,000 eye injuries daily. A large number of these injuries result from tiny particles or debris grazing the eye. Nearly 90% of these injuries can be prevented… Continue

Added by Fred on November 27, 2010 at 11:09pm — No Comments

Clear Visitor Spectacles Safety Glasses - Clear Lens

It’s a known fact that safety signs are merely in place for legal requirements and ever so often we believe it has no practical purpose. We often ignore the true message and for this reason, immense pressure is applied in various companies on the safety of its workers and visitors. Safety warnings provide the initial warning to those entering a hazardous area. Even if you are just visiting the work area that is prone to eye hazards, it’s strongly recommended that you wear clear visitor… Continue

Added by Fred on November 27, 2010 at 11:07pm — No Comments

Citation Safety Glasses With Gray Lens

The Citation series is incomplete without the Citation safety glasses with Gray lens. Its super lightweight wrap around design makes them a great means of protection from eye hazards. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) together regulate safety and quality standards through the… Continue

Added by Fred on November 27, 2010 at 11:03pm — No Comments

AOSafety Virtua Safety Glasses

Safety is an important aspect at the workplace and at home. AOSafety Virtua Safety glasses are very different from conventional glasses. They offer a sturdy design and comply with the highest safety standards. The primary purpose of safety glasses is to protect the eyes while delivering style and fashion. There are tougher safety glasses available for hardcore cutting and grinding jobs and there are also regular… Continue

Added by Fred on November 27, 2010 at 10:59pm — No Comments

The AERODYNAMIC VIEW OF THE ANCIENT INDIA

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Added by Chetan Gadhavi on November 27, 2010 at 4:25am — No Comments

AOSafety Metaliks Sport Safety Glasses - Clear Lens

The athletic style of AOSafety Metaliks Sport Safety Glasses - Clear Lens makes it really popular in sport. It’s durable, light and adjustable fit makes it a popular choice amongst mountain bikers. High performance glasses like the…

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Added by Fred on November 25, 2010 at 3:45pm — No Comments

AOSafety Metaliks Safety Glasses Eyewear - with Indoor/Outdoor Lens

Eye injuries are quite common, considerable stress is given to wear proper protection for the eyes similar to AOSafety Metaliks safety glasses eyewear - I/O. Eye injuries are quite popular around the world, so popular that July has been officially recognized as…

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Added by Fred on November 25, 2010 at 3:42pm — No Comments

AOSafety Light Vision Safety Glasses With LED Lights

What’s better than a pair of safety glasses? Safety glasses with an LED light. Not many glasses have this brilliant feature but the AOSafety Light Vision safety glasses with LED lights outshines it competitors. This remarkable design makes the glasses…

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Added by Fred on November 25, 2010 at 3:23pm — No Comments

AOSafety Factoids Safety Glasses

In an environment where eye hazards are common, AOSafety Factoids Safety Glasses could be your best friend. It is crucial that your eyes are protected during various activities. Eye injury claims more than 2000 people every day and is not to be taken lightly. The eyes are…

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Added by Fred on November 25, 2010 at 3:20pm — No Comments

AOSafety BX Readers Safety Glasses

Workplace safety is of paramount importance and eye safety is a crucial part of it. AOSafety BX reader’s safety glasses are an…

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Added by Fred on November 25, 2010 at 3:17pm — No Comments

Ansell Limited Introduces PowerFlex® 80-813 Gloves

Ansell Limited introduces PowerFlex® 80-813 gloves, a fresh-to-market line of hand protection that combines flame resistance, cut protection and ergonomics. PowerFlex 80-813…

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Added by Safety Community on November 23, 2010 at 2:46pm — No Comments

Overland Solutions, Inc. - Seeking Loss Control and Safety Individuals

Overland Solutions Surveys, a division of Overland Solutions, is a leading provider of loss control and safety inspection surveys to the insurance industry nationwide.

As an Independent Contract Insurance Inspector you will work…

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Added by Sarah on November 19, 2010 at 11:05am — No Comments

When was the last time you cleaned your respirator?

Respirators are designed to keep "bad stuff" out of your lungs. The respirator is fit tested to make sure that you have a proper seal and that the only air that gets in has to come through the filter medium. What filter medium will, of course, depend on what it is that you are exposed to.

While most respirator wearers understand the need to change out these cartridges on a regular basis to make sure that the air that they are breathing in is properly filtered, it…

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Added by Safetyguy08 on November 19, 2010 at 10:20am — No Comments

Thanksgiving safety

THANKSGIVING, Wow it will be here soon. Just a little over a week and a half now. Thanksgiving would not be the same without turkeys, yet very few people take the time to learn how to handle them properly. Any poultry needs special attention when handling. Thawing a frozen turkey the proper way is important to the safety of your family.

Never thaw a turkey at room temperature because this promotes the growth of dangerous bacteria. The safest way to thaw a turkey is to thaw it in the… Continue

Added by Ken Oswald on November 18, 2010 at 5:37pm — No Comments

Audio/Visual Demo of Noise Induced Hearing Loss

Do yourself a favor. Do your kids a favor. Listen to this audio clip from HSE (Health and Safety Executive). The 4 minutes and 15 seconds that it takes to listen to the whole thing may save you from years and years of grief later on.

Recent studies have shown that 1 in 5 teenagers are losing their hearing (See the my…

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Added by Safetyguy08 on November 18, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments

External Defibrillator Improvement Initiative

AEDs, Automatic External Defibrillators, save countless lives each year. While there is little doubt about the effectiveness of AEDs or the need for AEDs in public places, including in the workplace, there have also been way too many problems. AED manufacturers have been plagued with recalls (68 recalls from Jan. 1, 2005 to July 10, 2010). According to the report…

"Many of the types of problems we have identified are preventable, correctable, and impact…

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Added by Safetyguy08 on November 17, 2010 at 10:04am — No Comments

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ICE - In Case of EmergencyProgramming of Emergency Contact Numbers in your PLATEAU Cell PhonesICE – In Case of Emergency - programming of your cell phones with ICE is a concept that was developed by a paramedic in England. It was realized that most of his victims did not carry emergency contact information but did carry cell phones. So the campaign started was to get people who carry cell phones to put in a listing of ICE in their cell phone directory with a number that should be called In Case…See More
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Industrial head protection standard (Z89.1) to be revised; consensus viewers needed

The voluntary consensus standard, ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2009, American National Standard for Industrial Head Protective is scheduled to be revised this year.  The standard, recognized by OSHA, includes the…Continue

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We are looking for partners to make a commitment to safety by joining our Wolf Pack. By joining the pack, you are committing to the safety and well being of first responders and your own…Continue

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The Road Safety Signs ,Barriers,Humps,Hazard Markers and Visual Warnings are some of the important marks to be observed. Signs such as "keep left",stop, "give way" should not be casually treated.…Continue

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Favorite Motivational Quote: If you want something, you'll find a way - If not, you'll find an excuse.Favorite Safety Quote: Don't learn safety by accident!Continue

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