Industrial Safety Information

Multi Gas Detectors

Sat, 5 Apr 2008 14:03:14 -0500

The modern industrial environment can be a challenging place to work, with many volatile chemicals in place that can cause health risks for staff who are exposed to them. It is essential that as many precautions are taken as possible to ensure that staff are protected in the event o a release of gas, and through the use of multi gas detectors, it is possible to provide staff with the equipment that they need in order to take appropriate action in the event that toxins are present.

Gas Detection Equipment

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 09:52:34 -0500

Workplace safety is one of the most important factors that any business owner needs to think about, and ensuring that employees are fully protected against any chemicals or hazardous gases that they might come into contact with during their work. In many industrial environments, there are risks of staff coming into contact with a number of gases that can cause physical harm and even poisoning, and with this in mind, providing gas detection equipment for employees who might be at risk is a key responsibility facing modern industrial companies.

Safety Lanyards

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:38:56 -0500

When staff are working in an elevated environment where there is any risk of falling and getting injured or killed, it is essential that they wear appropriate safety equipment. This should always include some kind of fall arrest system, so that if they slip or fall from a great height, they stop well before reaching the ground. The harness and safety lanyard system that is provided to staff when they are working on any form of raised platform should be properly suited to their weight in order to provide the maximum amount of protection, and to ensure that it does not fail in the event of an accident.

Electronic Ear Muffs

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:30:32 -0500

One of the most important things for anyone working in an industrial environment to think about is their personal protection. While some potential risks are easy to spot and protect against, other risks, such as excessive noise are not always noticed until it is too late, and the damage from the sound has been caused. Adequate ear protection is absolutely essential in the modern workplace, and it should be a priority in any environment. There are a number of different options available on the market, but from a safety point of view, the latest range of electronic ear muffs offer a wide range of benefits that make them amongst the best possible choices for your staff.

Axial Blowers and Fresh Air

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:29:48 -0500

There are a number of reasons why an axial blower makes the ideal solution for providing air flow into a confined space. When choosing the correct system for your needs, there are a number of considerations that you will need to make, including to examine the amount of space that your room contains, and also the kind of use that the room has.

Self Retracting Lifeline and Fall Prevention

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:29:28 -0500

On occasions where staff are working in environments where there is the potential to fall a dangerous distance, it is essential that they are given some form of protection in order to arrest their descent. In situations where they are alone, or where other staff nearby may be unable to assist them, having a self retracting lifeline that will get them back to safety is necessary so that in the event of an accident of some sort, the person is able to return to safety without assistance.

Biohazard Kits and Industrial Spills

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:57:58 -0600

In the modern workplace, having effective safety protocols in place to handle any eventuality is essential. Through good planning, it is possible to reduce the likelihood of serious injury happening. One of the most important areas that needs to be addressed is the instigation of a PPE – a Personal Protection Equipment – biohazard kit for staff. This will provide the basic equipment that will offer complete protection from spillages and leaks.

Emergency Eyewash Shower and the Work Place

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:57:05 -0600

One of the greatest fears for any person who you might meet is that they could lose their sight. It is the sense that we rely on the most in our day to day lives, and the thought of being blinded accidentally without warning is a terrifying prospect. In a working environment such as a paint shop or industrial area where potentially dangerous chemicals are being used, it is absolutely essential that proper measures such as the installation of an emergency eyewash shower are taken to minimize the risk of harm in the event of a person having an accident.

Eye Wash Bottles are Great Secondary Eye Wash Stations!

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:19:50 -0600

When a person gets some kind of chemical or other foreign body in their eye, getting it out as quickly as possible is essential if lasting damage is to be avoided. It is an operational requirement for all workplaces where staff are at risk from these kinds of injuries to have eyewash facilities located throughout the premises so that no member of the workforce ever needs to be more than 10 seconds away from being able to flush their eyes. Of course, there are situations where it is not possible to have easy access to a fully plumbed in eye wash station, and with this in mind, many employers choose to provide a range of eye wash bottles throughout the workplace.

First Aid Stations Can Save Lives

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:19:30 -0600

For all workplace injuries, whether they are minor scrapes, or more serious, the first priority should always be to give initial treatment aimed at stabilizing the condition of the person, and doing whatever is possible to minimize the effects of what has happened. Although most minor workplace injuries need to be treated with no more than a band aid, it is essential that a fully equipped first aid station is in place within easy reach of staff so that if a more serious incident takes place, proper treatment can be administered by appropriately trained staff as quickly as possible.

Eye Wash Solution or Just Tap Water?

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:52:48 -0600

When you come to set up your emergency eye wash system in order to protect the sight of your employees, apart from considering which particular system is best for you, it is also very important to think about exactly which kind of liquid you are going to use. While many users rely only on water to wash foreign objects and chemicals from the eyes of an accident victim, plenty of evidence points towards special eye wash solution providing a much better result.

Emergency Eye Wash Station and ANSI Requirements

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:52:23 -0600

Providing a safe and well protected working environment for staff is a key responsibility of any business, and there are numerous legal requirements that must be taken into consideration with regard to safety equipment. Ensuring that all regulations are kept to is important in minimizing any exposure to claims of negligence, so whenever you purchase any safety equipment such as an emergency eye wash station, its compliance with the relevant laws must be checked and confirmed.

Portable Eye Wash Station

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:52:03 -0600

A portable eye wash station can be moved to any point in the workplace quickly to ensure that whoever has had the accident can be treated as fast as possible to ensure that the minimum of fuss and pain. The unit is also ideal for use in an environment where it is not practical to install a fixed and plumbed in system, perhaps a low traffic area of the facility, or other place where installing a fixed station would not be cost effective.

Zoll Defibrillators

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:50:21 -0600

One of the most important responsibilities that any employer has is to look after the well being of their staff. In order to ensure that employees are completely protected at all times, especially in an industrial environment where accidents can happen. In the event that a staff member suffers from a heart attack or similar condition, having the appropriate equipment in place is important. Zoll defibrillators are among the best quality of these essential devices, and are vital in the modern world.

Fall Arrest Harness

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:50:05 -0600

If you are working in an elevated position, and there is even the slightest risk of falling, then it is important to maximize your safety in order to reduce the chance of getting injured through falling. Despite the fact that anyone who works in a high or raised position will always take precautions against falling, having a fall arrest harness will protect against the risk of falling entirely, and offer a high level of protection from injury under a variety of different conditions.

Wheel Dollies Can Reduce Work Related Injuries.

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:57:48 -0600

These days, health and safety in the workplace is one of the most important considerations for any employer, no matter what their field. A modern workshop is no different, and wherever possible, it is important to minimize the exposure of staff and technicians to any potentially physically harmful experience. One key area where a workshop owner needs to concentrate on in making the environment safer for all staff is in the movement of unwieldy items like tires and wheels, where the correct tools, wheel dollies are an often overlooked part of any workshops inventory of tools.

SCBA Mask Cleaning

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:07:29 -0600

SCBA respirator masks are an important safety device employed in the workplace today. They are used by anyone from fire departments to hazardous industrial applications. Basically, anywhere a person needs a self-contained source of fresh breathable air. SCBA stands for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus and they are used in environments where the air is not suitable to breath and cannot be filtered such as particulate matter like paint spray. The SCBA masks provides the wearer a self contained environment with fresh air delivered to the respirator mask from an air tank. However, one overlooked maintenance item is SCBA mask cleaning. This safety gear is often worn by different people and can become quire dirty and unsanitary. Bacteria, bodily fluids, soot and toxic substances all build up and contaminate your respirator equipment. Cleaning is an extremely important task that must be completed in order to maintain safe equipment.

Respirator Masks

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:53:24 -0600

Under circumstances where a person is likely to be exposed to a workplace environment with gas or airborne material, protection is essential. There are a huge variety of different respirator masks available to suit different conditions, and to ensure that staff are safe, it is necessary to understand which type of respirator mask is required for which situations, in order to provide the best possible protection.

Automated External Defibrillators

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:43:46 -0600

In an industrial environment where there is a risk of electrical shocks or any other type of accident, having first aid measures in place to treat victims is essential in order to improve survival rates and provide on the spot aid as quickly as possible. An automated external defibrillator is a critical link in this first aid response and surviving a life threatening accident.

PAPR Masks

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:33:00 -0600

By opting for one of the latest PAPR masks (Powered Air Purifying Respirators) over traditional variants, there are a number of outstanding benefits to be had. The first and most immediately obvious one of these is that instead of the worker having to work hard to breathe through a filter, the battery powered air pump attached to the PAPR masks drives air through a comprehensive filter system, and delivers it straight into the face mask. The air is cool in the PAPR mask because of the length of the pipe allowing turbulence to settle away, and depending on the filter used in the system almost all particles can be removed.

Eye Wash Stations

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:07:56 -0600

Eye wash stations are essential part to any business strategy to maintain a safe workplace. In any environment where there is a risk of foreign bodies or chemicals getting into the eyes of staff, such as an industrial setting or factory, it is absolutely essential that the management of the facility do all that they can in order to maintain the highest levels of safety and protection for their employees. Although any staff who are in any way at risk of coming into contact with dangerous chemicals or loose grit and debris should wear appropriate safety goggles or safety glasses, accidents do happen, and having eye wash stations in place to deal with any eventuality will enable your staff to be protected in the event of an accident. This will reduce your liability in the event of an accident, but more importantly, will do a great deal to minimize the chances of an employee suffering any long term damage to their eyes as a result of an accident.

Industrial Safety Supplies

Sun, 6 Jan 2008 09:52:26 -0600

Keeping safe in the workplace is an absolute priority, and should be the abiding concern of any industrial employer. Notwithstanding the potential harm that can come to one of your employees in the event of an accident at work, the monetary cost of compensating a member of staff who was not properly protected with the correct industrial safety supplies is enough to put many firms out of business permanently.

The Air Hose Reel and the Safe Auto Shop

Tue, 4 Dec 2007 14:23:35 -0600

It is almost impossible today to find an auto shop or mechanical shop today that does not have an air compressor that runs various air tools and accessories. If a shop has an air compressor, it will have air hoses running all over the place to run air tools, grease guns, inflate tires and perform various other tasks. In order to keep your shop floor safe and clutter free, an air hose reel is the easiest and most widely used method for storing and using air hoses. Hose reels are also used for air, water, gardens, potable water, cold water, hot water, oxy-acetylene as well as grease and oil pumping systems. With this many different applications, a shop can quickly become a tangle of different colored hoses. Besides hurting productivity and looking sloppy, loose hoses on the shop floor are a safety hazard. Today, most professional auto shops have several air hose reels mounted on the walls that will automatically retract and store air hoses. There are basically three different versions of the air hose reel.

Choosing a filter cartridge for your breathing respirator.

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:54:39 -0400

Here is a guide for selecting the right filter cartridge for your respirator. Most manufacturers use a color coding system to help you identify the correct filter. Filters can also be used in combinations with each other. A particulate prefilter should always be used with an organic vapor filter.