Toolbox Safety Features

Confined Space Entry - HAZWOPER TOOLBOX

2010-03-31T13:48:00Z

ASafeEnviro.com's training products on "HAZWOPER: Confined Space Entry" help employees understand how to reduce or eliminate potential exposure to hazardous materials in confined space work environments. Topics covered in these products include:

Definitions of confined spaces.
Hazards encountered in confined spaces.
OSHA=s Permit-Space Entry Program.
Duties and responsibilities of the entry team.
Atmospheric testing.
Protecting entrants in hazardous atmospheres.
The use of lifelines in rescue operations.
and more.

Accidental Releases - HAZWOPER TOOLBOX

2010-03-31T12:40:00Z

ASafeEnviro.com's training products on "HAZWOPER: Accidental Release Measures and Spill Cleanup Procedures" discuss the plans and procedures necessary to safely contain and cleanup a hazardous materials spill. Topics covered in these products include:

The Hazard Communication Program.
The Emergency Response Plan.
The five levels of HAZWOPER emergency response training.
Personal protective equipment.
Site characterization.
Spill cleanup.
Decontamination procedures.
and more.

Hexavalent Chromium STANDARD - Are you Ready for May 31, 2010?

2010-03-24T22:54:41Z

On February 28, 2006 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published the final Hexavalent Chromium (CrVI) Standard. There are three versions of the standard: General Industry (1910.1026), Construction (1910.1126) and Shipyards (1515.1026); however, the requirements for compliance are very similar. The deadline for full compliance is upon us and it is time to ask yourself, “Are we on track to be in compliance with the May 31, 2010 deadline?”

The Term "Ergonomics"

2010-02-01T16:32:15Z

Ergonomics is an important term that is currently receiving a great deal of attention from safety professionals. Federal OSHA is in the process of developing standards that would require every company to have an ergonomics program. OSHA has set 1996 as the target date to have the regulations in place. What is ergonomics and how could it affect you?

Workplace Electrical Safety

2010-02-01T16:26:09Z

Electrocutions occurring between 1982 and 1994 were studied by the National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) in 1998. The NIOSH researchers, Kisner & Casini, analyzed 224 electrocutions which resulted in 244 workplace fatalities. These fatalities accounted for approximately 7% of all workplace deaths. The information they learned provides valuable lessons for everyone that works with or around electricity.

Hazards of Solvents

2010-02-01T16:21:46Z

We use solvents practically every day in our lives. At work, we may use or be exposed to solvents when we come in contact with paints, coatings, while using dip tanks, thinners, degreasers, cleaners, glues or mastics. As a result of this widespread usage, it is important to know some of the hazards that are associated with the group of chemicals, generally called "solvents."

Battery Charging - A Multitude of Hazards

2010-02-01T16:16:46Z

Explosive hydrogen….Acidic liquids and vapors….Electrical burns….Strains, sprains, hernias and compressed discs. All of these hazards arise when servicing, charging, or jumping the common lead-acid battery found in cars and trucks. The hazards can be minimized by following a few common sense safety rules.

Safety Tip of the Day: How to put on a Full Body Harness

2010-02-01T13:40:58Z

Increasing Safety and Productivity Through Innovative Products Miller Fall Protection has been meeting market demands for fall protection since 1945. We take particular pride in bringing to the market innovative solutions that not only enhance safety and productivity, but increase user acceptance and lower overall cost.

Eye Injuries - Part 1

2010-01-22T16:51:44Z

Every day an estimated 1,000 eye injuries occur in American workplaces. No matter where we work, flying particles, dusts, splashes or flying objects are apt to expose us to potential eye injury. Fortunately, we can protect against these hazards by using the appropriate protective eyewear for our jobs.

LOTO - More Than a Lock Part 1

2010-01-22T16:47:25Z

Lockout/Tagout is more than just putting a yellow lock on the main electrical disconnect to a machine or part of a machine. There are 7 very important steps you must do when putting Lockout/Tagout in place