Eye Safety – Eye Protection Is Cheap But Eye Are Priceless!
What do tiny flying particles, contact with chemicals, and swinging objects have in common? They are the most common causes of eye injuries in the workplace, and all put you at risk. Not many people realize that the workplace is a leading source of eye trauma, loss of vision, disability, and blindness. Of the 2,000 employees […]
Hearing Protection Required? Let’s Find Out Why!
It doesn’t really matter if you work in an office, construction site, or somewhere in between, you will find different levels of noise everywhere you go. The industry standard dBA or decibel level is 85, but what does that mean? Any prolonged exposure to noise above 85 dBA can result in hearing loss. If you […]
Eye Protection – Seeing is Believing
In just the blink of an eye, (yes, pun intended) an accident can injure or even blind a worker who is not wearing the proper protective eye wear. Regardless of the type of eye protection you choose, it must meet the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). […]
Hazards Of Cross Contamination
Cross contamination occurs when workers spread contaminants around your facility and into their homes by soiled clothing, shoes, and skin contact. Contaminants can be transferred to the items workers touch, sit on or walk on. Using good personal hygiene at work by hand washing, showering, and changing dirty clothing and shoes can help prevent cross […]
