THE MOST COMMON WAREHOUSE SAFETY & MEZZANINE FALL HAZARDS
In a warehouse environment, there are many hazards that workers are exposed to as they perform their duties. Many warehouses utilize mezzanines and elevated platforms to store equipment, materials, and supplies since growing upwards is more efficient than expanding the warehouse’s footprint. These platforms represent a potential falling hazard, both for workers on the platform […]
Safe Access Solution that Lasts for Decades
There are many types of work platforms: aerial work platforms (such as scissor lifts), scaffolding, or prefabricated, permanently installed platforms. Which one you choose to use depends on the type of work you plan on doing and the duration of that work. These platforms provide safe, easy access as well as ergonomic positioning for the […]
OSHA does not allow chains to be used as fall protection anymore
However, due to this change in OSHA’s code, safety gates have become the go-to option for fall protection. That being the case, we wanted to give in-depth look into the mechanics of the safety gate and why they are a great option for fall protection on ladders or work platforms. What Makes Up A Safety […]
Fall Protection Free Videos available from OSHA
OSHA has many safety videos that are available from their library for free. Here is a listing of the videos that are available for the Fall Protection category. Take advantage of these resources if you can: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpowg5Ynh0whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYMb1XZ83zQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2YFDJCXM74https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_HCde2jI34https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRUywsBpWY8&feature=emb_rel_endhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T43u0i8bQ34https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSfkJqtE8Dk
Separating People from Hazards is key to Safety
‘BS EN 14122-3 Safety Machinery – Permanent means of access to machinery’ outlines the general requirements for safe access to machines where a fixed means of access and barricade is needed. Continuous rotating and heavy machinery working environments possess potential hazards that workers face in industrial surroundings on a daily basis. Managers should consider these hazards and install […]
Why you must separate pedestrians and vehicles in Industry & Logistic Area
ACCIDENTS FROM OPERATING FORKLIFTS NOT ONLY CAN CAUSE PHYSICAL DAMAGE AND PERSONNEL INJURIES OR FATALITIES, BUT THEY ALSO CAN LEAD TO SUBSTANTIAL FINANCIAL LOSS FOR COMPANIES. A company may face Factory and Labor laws consequences after a worker get hit by a fork lift truck and suffered serious injuries. In area where fork lift trucks move loads […]
Basic Overview of Working and Walking Surfaces
The following information is a general overview of major points and standards according to OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910, Walking and Working Surfaces for General Industry. Key Terms: Floor Hole: opening less than 12 inches but more than 1 inch Floor Opening: an opening greater than 12 inches where a person may fall Toe board: […]
Putting railing around Freshwater, Wastewater, or Sea Water (Saline water) present itself with several challenges.
First, you have the fact that there is water everywhere, and water and metal don’t have good chemistry. In addition to the water-rich environment, you have the added challenge of construction difficulties. If you are installing railing on a walkway around water, you might only be able to get access from one side. To further […]
Inspect Your Railing for Rust to Ensure Proper Fall Protection
Metal and particularly MS Railing rusting is more than just a visual problem. Rust is the cancer of the MS metal world. It eats away at the material from the inside. Many railing manufacturers just paint the railings without galvanizing. The result is a product that rusts after a few years of use. Rusted railing […]
Advantages Aluminum Scaffolding Has To Offer Over Steel Scaffolding
Anyone who works in the construction business is most likely familiar with scaffolding. Scaffolds provide construction workers with a temporary platform on which to work and are most used for either building-repairing or cleaning a structure, Maintenance of Lights and Other machinery where approach is difficult. Scaffolds are generally made out of steel or aluminum, […]
