Themes in Safety

In our region of the country, it may seem early to begin thinking about cold weather, but it will be here before we know it. So, it's time for our annual review of cold weather safety. Once cold weather hits,...

When searching our selection of flashlights, you will come across a category titled “Intrinsically Safe.” At surface level, this sounds like a great option for everyone, but today we will take a closer look at what this classification actually means....

As we know, anti-fog glasses are essential to ensuring the safety of workers in some settings. If glasses are fogging up they are either hindering sight or taken off, both scenarios leading to higher safety risks. In a previous blog,...

First aid is a broad and complex component of safety, whether you are deciding how to be prepared for emergencies in the workplace, your recreational sports team, or home. So far, we have covered quite a few of the big...

OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.151(c) requires that “suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.” Additionally, we know that 29 CFR 1910.1030 touches on flushing...

We know that a person's work can be a big factor in the development of heart disease, with work life being linked to 10-20% of all cardiovascular disease deaths for working-age populations (CDC, 2026). So, while OSHA does not have...

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are an essential component of all workplaces housing or using chemicals. This document contains a variety of information regarding the safe use of the chemical it describes. OSHA 29 CFR 1900.1200(g) lays out the 16 required...

In 2005, Safety & Packaging Sales began operations in Raleigh, North Carolina with a goal of providing exceptional service alongside safety products to all of our clients. At that time, we began to grow our reach throughout Raleigh and Wake...

Whether you are responsible for signage or not, you have inevitably come across many NFPA diamond signs in your day-to-day life. This sign, also called the “fire diamond,” is made up of 4 smaller diamonds, each with its own purpose. ...