Our next step in reviewing the many organizations impacting our safety standards is ASTM International, a “globally recognized leader in the development and delivery of voluntary consensus standards.” Headquartered in Pennsylvania, ASTM also has offices in Belgium, Canada, China, Peru,...
As we dive further into the “alphabet soup” of safety, today we are taking a look at the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA). Operating for over 85 years, ISEA is recognized as a leader in the development of ANSI-accredited safety...
First Aid is a large part of safety plans across industries. It is one of the safety categories we know is present in a variety of workplaces, even outside of our standard client base. Regardless of what kinds of risks...
Safety standards and expectations can be complex, confusing, and even frustrating. However, these expectations are also important to understand and essential to follow in order to keep our workers safe. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and The American...
Hard hats are not a “one-size-fits-all” product, they must be selected with consideration for the specific hazards your employees face.
In the realm of fall protection, proper fit is not only preferred, it can be life saving. We know that proper fit impacts the effectiveness of the harness’s safety features, but it also improves comfort and the likelihood that the harness is being worn in the correct manner. It is simply not sufficient to apply one standard style for both men and women working at heights.
OSHA’s Standards for Medical and First Aid are made up of many components, including General Industry (29 CFR 1910), Maritime (29 CFR 1915, 1917, 1918), and Construction (29 CFR 1926), in addition to 29 approved state plans and various additional...
While OSHA does not currently have a standard which is specific to the hazards of working in cold environments, it does require that employers provide a workplace free of recognized hazards (Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act...
OSHA Standard 1926.100 states: “Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.” These risks are...