Comprehensive Safety Tips & Essential Gear for Cold Weather
Posted by Safety Services, Inc. on Jan 4th 2024
Gear Up for Winter: Comprehensive Safety Tips & Essential Gear for Cold Weather
As temperatures plummet, it's crucial for everyone, especially outdoor workers, to prioritize safety and warmth. We're here to provide you with essential tips and top-quality gear to ensure you're well-prepared for the cold season, whether you're on a construction site, at home, or in the workplace.Understanding Cold Stress and Its PreventionCold Stres
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Cold Weather Safety Tips for Employees
Posted by Safety Services, Inc. on Dec 12th 2023
Staying Safe in Winter: Protecting Your WorkersAs winter arrives, prioritizing the well-being of your employees, especially those working outdoors during the colder months, is crucial. This blog explores essential cold weather safety tips for employees, emphasizing workplace safety awareness and practical winter safety tips in the workplace. We'll also highlight the importance of equipping your team with appropriate gear, such as warm gloves, bri
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The Ins and Outs of Confined Space
Posted by Safety Services, Inc. on Jul 27th 2023
What is a Confined Space?If you have ever tried to fit your adult-sized body through a
kid’s playground tunnel to rescue a fearful toddler, you understand the feeling
of a confined space. A confined space is an area that is not necessarily meant
for a person to enter, but out of need, a worker may find themselves in one.
According to OSHA, a confined space must meet the following requirements:
large enough for an employee to enter and work
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Fall Protection: Understanding the ABC's of Fall Protection
Posted by Safety Services, Inc. on Jul 27th 2023
Do you remember this iconic
photo,
Lunch Atop a Skyscraper? It
depicts New York City construction workers in 1932 casually eating lunch on a
beam 800 feet in the air (yikes!); safety regulations certainly have come a
long way in the last 90 years. A few decades ago, falls were still a major
contributor to workplace deaths across multiple industries. In 1994,
42% of all
construction workers’ deaths were a result of a fall, and in mo
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Fall Protection Equipment: A Simple Guide to What is What
Posted by Safety Services, Inc. on Jul 27th 2023
If your employees are elevated more than four feet in the
air, or if they work near hazardous materials, you are required to protect them
from falls - period. Figuring out exactly how to do that can feel like a
formidable challenge, but thankfully, there is plenty of industry standard
equipment available to you. Take a walk with us through the world of fall
protection equipment; we promise that we’ll catch you if you lose your mental
footin
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