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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All You Need to Know About Confined Space Equipment
Posted by Safety Services, Inc. on Jul 27th 2023
Working in a confined space is dangerous enough on its own, but
did you know that over 60% of confined space deaths occur among those who are trying to save a
compromised employee? The easiest way to reduce that statistic and the high
blood pressure of your employees is to procure equipment that allows for a
non-entry rescue.What types of equipment do I need in a confined
space?As ironic as it sounds, confined spaces come in all different
s
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