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Reflective Tape Benefits

Reflective tapes are also termed as safety tapes. Reflective tapes are used to enhance safety aspects. They are used at various locations including manufacturing industries, process industries, public buildings and garments. These tapes have the unique quality to reflect the light that…

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Added by Mike Wilson on November 14, 2012 at 8:31pm — No Comments

The Importance of Pipe Marking!

Today the awareness to maintain safety from hazardous materials has led to a revolution in pipe marking. The fact that most residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional outlets have pipes installed in them and in most cases they…

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Added by Mike Wilson on November 8, 2012 at 8:54pm — No Comments

The Benefits of Floor Tape in the Warehouse

One of the places in an industry where a large portion of a day’s activity takes place is the warehouse. A number of heavy duty machinery is moved from one place to another, huge containers are transported, a continuous flow of people enter and exit the warehouse…

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Added by Mike Wilson on November 5, 2012 at 9:02pm — No Comments

Tips To Maintain Safety in the Work Place

For all businesses to prosper, it is necessary that the work place is made safe and secure for all. Both the employers as well as the employees gain from maintaining a safe work place. For the employers legal expenses are drastically…

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Added by Mike Wilson on November 4, 2012 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Floor Signs Will Make Your Workplace More Secure

The floor is one of the most ignored parts of the industrial building and yet workplace safety experts recognize that it is the most appropriate for safety signs. Most of the accidents that occur within an industrial setting arise from…

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Added by Mike Wilson on November 2, 2012 at 2:39pm — No Comments

Looking for Public Service Announcements? We can help

Whether you’re looking for print, radio or video PSAs, the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund (JPMF) can help you out.

The JPMF educates the public about their role in keeping emergency responders – including police, firefighters, paramedics and tow truck drivers – safe on the job. Our PSAs raise awareness about workplace and traffic safety issues facing first responders.



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Added by John Petropoulos Memorial Fund on February 1, 2012 at 3:06pm — No Comments

11th Anniversary of the Death of John Petropoulos

11 years ago today, Calgary Police Service Const. John Petropoulos died in the line of duty. He was investigating a break & enter call at a warehouse when he fell through a false ceiling. A safety railing would have saved his life. Today we're thinking about John and the loved ones he left behind and asking you to consider this question: Is your workplace safe for everyone?

Added by John Petropoulos Memorial Fund on September 29, 2011 at 12:08pm — No Comments

SafetySkills™ Can Make You the Superhero of Safety Training for your Company

Imagine that you are an employee scheduled for a safety training class. You walk into the room and grab a seat towards the back. The safety instructor begins to drone on about the importance of safety procedures. The guys behind you are talking and you can’t hear what the instructor is saying. You start to wonder,…

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Added by SafetySkills™ on July 13, 2011 at 11:22am — No Comments

Chaqueta Isotermico – Ropa Indsutrial Isotermico

Chaquestas Isotermico para bajas temperaturas hechas en los Estados Unidos y ropa Isotermica Industrial para industrias que necesitan ropa que sea contra el frio extremo. La chaquetas isotermicas tienen mangas con punos de nylon/algodon para combater el frio. La chaqueta isotermico tiene el cuello alto con cierre ajustable y forrado con suave polar. Tambien se ofrecen…

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Added by Fred on December 3, 2010 at 9:44am — 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 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

Bring National Safety Month into your facility

In my last blog I wrote about National Safety Month – what it is and some thoughts on integrating outside-of-work safety topics into your workplace safety training sessions. This week I’ll continue my discussion on National Safety Month, but with a different focus – ways to “celebrate” National Safety Month in your facility.



I know that we’re half way through June already, but some of these ideas are easy to pull together. Others, you may need…

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Added by Christie Mendola on June 15, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments

June is National Safety Month

It’s National Safety Month! Not that safety isn’t always important, but during the month of June the National Safety Council (NSC), which sponsors the initiative, is putting in extra effort to remind people to live and work safely. It is also encouraging companies to spend some time this month focusing on safe practices in the workplace.



How are they doing that?



For each week in June, the…

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Added by Christie Mendola on June 3, 2010 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Understanding Padlock Keying Options



OSHA Regulation 1910.147 is the standard for the Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tagout). This is an important regulation that needs to be understood and followed. One component is the use of padlocks in your

lock-out/tagout program. As you know, there are many choices when it comes to…

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Added by Donna Kolody on April 30, 2010 at 12:35pm — No Comments

What’s the best way to reduce workplace injuries?

We all agree that reducing workplace injuries and keeping employees safe is important. But there are different schools of thought on how exactly to achieve that. On one hand, some feel that more regulations and stricter fines are the most effective way to ensure employees are protected. On the other, some think that creating a workplace committed to safety is the more effective.



Those who support the idea of stricter fines and more regulations will be happy to know that…
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Added by Christie Mendola on April 30, 2010 at 12:23pm — No Comments

Danger From Above: Snow & Ice

Here in Maryland we are still digging out from our latest snowfall.Snow and ice accumulation on rooftops can be a significant danger hiding in plain sight.Take a moment to survey your workplace for potential ice and snow hazards from above.If hazards do exist at your workplace,take action to minimize or completely eliminate them by removing the snow and overhanging ice.If removal of the hazardous snow and ice isn't feasable,post warning signs and make everyone aware of the potential… Continue

Added by Bob Geary on February 22, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Eight Days to Shake the Safety World

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Eight Days to Shake the Safety World





By Jerry Laws

AIHA's Feb. 2 town hall meeting is a chance for its members to be heard collectively at the Feb. 10 "OSHA Listens" meeting in Washington, D.C. President Obama did not mention workers' safety in his SOTU speech, but it isn't too late to change the political tug of war as he urged.…

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Added by Jerry Laws on January 28, 2010 at 10:18am — No Comments

Working on Screen: Too Much Fiction or Too Much Fact?

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Working on Screen: Too Much Fiction or Too Much Fact?



By Jerry Laws

Having seen both "Avatar" and "Up in the Air," I associate "Air" much more than "Avatar" with workers and workplaces as I experience them. If you haven't seen it, actors George Clooney and Anna Kendrick are consultants who fly from city to city to inform white-collar workers they've been fired. What we learn at the end of the movie is that most of these…

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Added by Jerry Laws on January 20, 2010 at 10:48am — No Comments

Violence in the Workplace is Taking its Toll

These past few days have been horrific across the U.S. The stunning tragedy at Fort Hood claiming the lives of 13 people along with many injured, and then today’s workplace shooting in Orlando. All that seems to come to mind is, what is wrong with people today and why is it that signs of danger get ignored until it is too late?



In Fort Hood, Texas on Nov. 5 at 1:30 p.m. suspected shooter Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, an Army psychiatrist, gunned down the very soldiers who he was there to… Continue

Added by Heather Anderson on November 12, 2009 at 11:30am — 4 Comments

Is diversity awareness important in business?

It is easy to say that diversity awareness is a hot topic for 2009 and employers should take this October, Diversity Awareness Month, as an opportunity to share this with employees. With the appointment of Sonya Sotomayor to the Supreme Court and the recent Crowley/Gates controversy, the entire nation has become aware of how important it is to understand each others’ differences. No place needs to be knowledgeable of this more than the workplace. SafetySkills™ Diversity in the Workplace course… Continue

Added by Heather Anderson on October 9, 2009 at 11:04am — 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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Webb-Rite Safety has engineered, completed testing and began production of the WRS8D 8 foot web 100% dual-leg SRL available with any configuration of hooks needed. The total weight with standards hooks is only 4.5 lbs making it the lightest dual-leg…
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Sarah Chamberland has completed a Diploma in Manufacturing and testing. His responsibilities include production and safety inspection of construction equipment and also repair services for equipment.…Continue

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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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Be a Safety Leader: Join Our Wolf Pack 1 Reply

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

Started by John Petropoulos Memorial Fund. Last reply by Ellen Zoneth Apr 24.

Road Safety Solutions 1 Reply

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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Started by Enna Henry. Last reply by Ellen Zoneth Apr 24.

What's your favorite motivational/safety quote? 53 Replies

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

Started by Michelle Sears. Last reply by LULA MULLINS Apr 23.

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