Confined spaces are challenging working environments. Identifying the hazards involved then taking proactive steps to prevent them and minimize risks is paramount. Minimizing risks starts with knowing who’s inside a confined space, for how long, and monitoring the atmospheric conditions within it. This guide outlines many of the best practices we recommend with our own…
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“Proper housekeeping is a powerful and essential line of defense against many types of workplace hazards, and combustible dust is no exception. NFPA 652 recommends cleaning methods, such as vacuuming, but also outlines specific design requirements to ensure the equipment can meet the demands of collecting combustible dust. In the absence of a formal OSHA…
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Asbestos monitoring has the power to save lives, but it’s vital that we maximize accuracy and minimize risks. By: Tim Turney, Contributor More than 1 million U.S. workers in construction and general industry are at risk of asbestos exposure.[1] Left alone, the material is not harmful but, once disturbed or disintegrating, it can release asbestos…
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By: Bob Henderson, Contributor “Federal and state regulations define the PEL for toxic contaminants, but do not specify how to set the alarms. Gas detection customers depend on manufacturers for guidance. The annotated Z-1 tables provide a side-by-side comparison that allows GfG to provide advice based on best practice as well as minimum requirements specified…
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“Standards provide guidance so various groups understand both expectations and their purpose. ANSI Z358.1 explains what is needed to provide a safe environment and the minimum [required] to maintain that safety. Green Gobbler Safety is grateful to play a small part in making the work environment a safe environment.” Green Gobbler Safety, greengobblersafety.com History Emergency…
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“HafcoVac’s pneumatic-certified combustible dust vacuums, along with specially designed accessories, help prevent health hazards associated with silica dust. The use of our Essential Overhead Tool Kit, in combination with the powerful suction and HEPA filtration of our certified vacuums, protects against silica inhalation by vacuuming them before the particles are disturbed in the workplace. Coupled…
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“Heat related illnesses are preventable with the right tools and controls. At TSI®, our QUESTemp° Heat Stress Monitors are designed to quickly and accurately evaluate potential heat stress environments. These instruments deliver high-performance monitoring using Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) sensing technology and the calculation of a WBGT Index value, the standard for heat stress…
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“ChemRest makes navigating the challenges of chemical resistant hand protection easier for safety professionals by providing an entire chemical resistance portfolio of products, resources and tools in one platform. Based on well over 70 years of product trials, market and customer research, and the joint experience of our 6000+ global employees, ChemRest offers 3 key…
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“At ACGIH, we push OEHS professionals to utilize the most up-to-date and scientifically sound information when making decisions. To draw parallels with compliance and the progress toward worker health protection, we offer the Occupational Exposure Values guide: a side-by-side comparison of our industry-leading Threshold Limit Values and those occupational exposure values mandated and recommended by…
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“ASSP is the administrator of the technical advisory group (TAG) to ANSI for the ISO TC-283 Committee, the global group responsible for the ISO 45001 OHSMS standard. This role reflects our position as a global champion of these systems and our advocacy for the importance of effective safety management overall.” Tim Fisher, CSP, CHMM, CPEA, CAE, ARM, STS,…
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