Accidents are an inevitable part of life. How employers prepare for injury in the workplace is something that can be controlled. While first aid kits have always been a requirement in the workplace, the relevant standards have been expanded to allow employers greater access to necessary supplies based on the complexity of work and the level of hazard. Read More
Topics: ANSI, OSHA, Facility Safety, First Aid
Twenty-two million workers are exposed to hazardous noise. That’s twenty-two million people every year! Whether it is just one time or daily exposure, the effect on the workforce is shocking. Not surprising however, is that those that are most effected work in the manufacturing sector. Read More
Topics: Hearing Protection, Job Safety, OSHA
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) for hazard communication. Ok, that’s a mouthful. What does it mean and how does it affect you? Let’s try to break it down into easy-to-use information. Read More
Topics: OSHA, Signage & Identification, Facilities Management, Facility Safety
Flammable Liquids are a Leading Cause of Industrial Fires Here are 5 reasons why using a safety cabinet will highly reduce your chances of an accident in the workplace Read More
Topics: Cabinets, Chemical, Chemicals, Flammable Liquids, Fuel, Job Safety, NFPA, OSHA, Storage, Summer
At Empire Safety, keeping up to date with safety standards is a must. We've included an important update from OSHA that may apply to your business. Please visit https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9868 for more info. Read More
Topics: 1910, Fall Protection, OSHA, Standards
After waiting 9 years for an update to OSHA's standards regarding standards on their operations and maintenance, OSHA has finally released a copy of the final rules. In this excerpt, the final rules are highlighted, which apply to both construction and general industry: Read More
Topics: Job Safety, National Law Review, OSHA
Article extracted from OSHA.gov Read More
Topics: Heat Stress, OSHA, Summer
