Sep 30, 2024
This October, observe National Protect Your Hearing Month by working to raise awareness and prevent noise-induced hearing loss with these tips. Hearing protection is especially important in industrial settings, where machinery, equipment, and poor soundproofing can...
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Sep 9, 2024
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets important standards across industries, and failure to meet these requirements can result in injury and hefty fines. The federal organization cites thousands of businesses each year for noncompliance, with...
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Nov 27, 2023
Employers and employees must be aware of slip, trip, and fall (STF) risks in any industry, including manufacturing, healthcare, food service, and retail. STF injuries are one of the most frequently reported types of injury—and wet floors are often the root cause of...
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Nov 21, 2023
Understanding guidelines for personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential to ensure worker safety in manufacturing, warehouse, and industrial facilities. OSHA requires that several categories of personal protective equipment meet or exceed certain standards, but...
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Mar 27, 2023
When you add “safety” to 5S, you achieve 6S, a system that manufacturing companies rely on to evaluate hazards within the day-to-day operation of Lean workplaces. Whether you’re just getting started with 5S methodology, or you have a good understanding of 5S...
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