An explosion of flash fire can happen in an instant without fore warning and you need to be sure that the flame resistant clothing is really providing the protection that you think it is. When an accident occurs such as a flash fire this is not the time to be questioning your PPE.
There is more FR clothing … Read More...
Falls have been the leading cause of death on construction sites for many years now. Regardless of the focus placed on this epidemic from small, residential projects to large commercial structures, people continue to add to the fatal fall statistics. Sometimes this is the result of a well-trained and properly equipped worker not doing what they were supposed … Read More...
Three deaths that did not need to happen are being attributed to the use of an open-flame heater which probably started the fire. The company (Dan D Drilling) apparently knew this was hazardous and had already been in violation with OSHA and was cited in June 2011.
Without basic training in place for chemical and physical hazards of … Read More...
The need for flame resistant clothing (FRC) to help keep our workers safe in the oil and gas and electrical industries is on the rise along with improvements in safety standards and fabric enhancements. Growth in personnel in these Industries has increased significantly providing the demand for more protective and comfortable FR clothing.
As the Standards have evolved … Read More...
On June 1, 2015, OSHA’s new Hazard Communications Standard (HCS) will be enforced and will affect chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers to ensure they are in compliance with all modified provisions of the HCS, other than the two exceptions for distributors and employers at 29 CFR 1910.1200(j)(2)(i) and (ii).
OSHA has indicated that it will go easy … Read More...
No injuries have been reported from the derailment of a BNSF train near Heimdal, North Dakota although nearby residents were evacuated from their homes and were later allowed to return. The Wells County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a BNSF train left the tracks near Heimdal at around 7.30 a.m. and burst into flames after derailing. The fire was … Read More...
We are proud to announce that Safety Protection Warehouse is now supplying arc rated suits to our Canadian customers.
This line of protective clothing is made by National Safety Apparel and distributed out of Cleveland Ohio.
Of course you are provided the arc flash protection in Canadian dollars and we take care of any brokerage fees and duties … Read More...
How much do you think a burn injury would cost both your company and the person who is injured or worse…………..
There are many additional costs after the fact when there is a burn injury besides the upfront costs that one can calculate.
When a burn injury occurs there is a certain amount of … Read More...
If you are in the manufacturing sector there is a very good chance that part of your business has to do with the transporting of dangerous goods. Proper compliance labeling of any products is so important as your company could end up with some very hefty fines along with a large stoppage of goods that are needed to … Read More...
For those companies that are considered a Host Employer the responsibilities of how contract employers that are working under you fall on your shoulders.
To me this is quite a concern because if the safety manager is not totally aware of this or if the information slips their mind there could be huge repercussions.
Your job as a … Read More...
