Propane is an incredibly efficient and clean-burning fuel, making it an essential energy source on modern jobsites. However, because it is stored under high pressure as a liquefied gas, improper handling can lead to catastrophic workplace accidents, severe freeze burns, or explosions. For industrial workers, forklift operators, and site supervisors,...
Propane is an incredibly efficient and clean-burning fuel, making it an essential energy source on modern jobsites. However, because it is stored under high pressure as a liquefied gas, improper handling can lead to catastrophic workplace accidents, severe freeze burns, or explosions. For industrial workers, forklift operators, and site supervisors,...
In the United States, texting while driving is a major legal violation. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), 49 states, Washington, DC and many US territories have banned texting while driving. Montana is the only state that does not have a statewide ban on texting while driving. Law...
In the United States, texting while driving is a major legal violation. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), 49 states, Washington, DC and many US territories have banned texting while driving. Montana is the only state that does not have a statewide ban on texting while driving. Law...
We all love a clean, fresh-smelling home, but many of the commercial products we rely on to eliminate dirt and germs carry hidden risks. Everyday household cleaners contain powerful chemical agents that can cause eye irritation, headaches, severe skin burns, and acute respiratory issues if handled incorrectly. Protecting your household...
We all love a clean, fresh-smelling home, but many of the commercial products we rely on to eliminate dirt and germs carry hidden risks. Everyday household cleaners contain powerful chemical agents that can cause eye irritation, headaches, severe skin burns, and acute respiratory issues if handled incorrectly. Protecting your household...
Overhead shop cranes move heavy items in manufacturing and production areas. Although shop cranes are useful, “overhead” can sometimes be “out of sight and out of mind” when it comes to safety. Workers need training on crane hazards and operation, and they should never forget the safety hazards moving overhead....
Overhead shop cranes move heavy items in manufacturing and production areas. Although shop cranes are useful, “overhead” can sometimes be “out of sight and out of mind” when it comes to safety. Workers need training on crane hazards and operation, and they should never forget the safety hazards moving overhead....
When combustible or non-combustible materials are broken down into fine dusts or powders, they create a fire and explosion hazard affecting many operations and materials: sugar, flour, animal feed, plastics, paper, wood, rubber, furniture, textiles, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, paints and resins, dyes, coal, and metals. Safeguards need to be activated to...
Combustible dust is any “finely divided solid material that is 420 microns or smaller in diameter and presents a fire or explosions hazard when dispersed and ignited in air.” Materials such as sugar, flour, animal feed, plastics, paper, wood, rubber, furniture, textiles, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, paints and resins, dyes, coal, and...