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Monthly Archives: May 2011
Grilling safety tips
Grilling season has started (we hope). We often see grills available at workplaces, so this information is relevant at home or work. The National Fire Protection Association offers these tips and facts: In 2004-2008, U.S. fire departments responded to an … Continue reading
Posted in Home safety, News, Outdoor Safety, Safety tip
Tagged CHESS, fire, fire prevention, fire safety, gas grill, grilling, grilling tips, Home safety, NFPA, OSHA, propane, safety, work safety
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Storm Clean up safety
Our thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted by the storms that came through the Twin Cities over the weekend. To prevent further tragedy, remember these safety tips: Don’t use a chainsaw unless you know how. Branches may be … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged chainsaw, CHESS, OSHA, safety, safety footwear, storm clean up, tornado, Twin Cities
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First Aid Kits
Every business is required to have a first aid kit available to employees. They must be checked on a regular basis to make sure they are stocked and no products are out of date. There are requirements for minimum supplies … Continue reading
Posted in News, Personal Protective Equipment
Tagged ANSI, ANSI Z308, CHESS, CPR training, emergency planning, first aid kit, first aid training, OSHA, safety
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Minnesota Safety Conference
The Minnesota Safety Conference is this week: Wednesday through Friday. CHESS will be at the expo, booth 206, on Wednesday and Thursday. Stop by and see us. We hope to post updates from the conference and information about any new … Continue reading
Posted in Environmental issues, News, Personal Protective Equipment, Safety tip
Tagged CHESS, Minnesota Safety Council, MN OSHA, OSHA, safety, safety conference, safety expo
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Required Employment Posters – You can get them for free
Every business with employees is required to have certain employment posters available for employees. There are services that will sell you the posters (all in one, laminated), but they are also available for free. We’ll get back to the fee … Continue reading
Posted in News, Safety tip
Tagged CHESS, Labor Law Poster Service, Mandatory Poster, OSHA, OSHA compliance, OSHA poster, Posters, Robocalls, safety, Safety tip
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Safety Tip: Distracted driving
According to the Army Safety Center: In 2009, 5,474 people were killed and an additional 448,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted driving on U.S. roads. Texting takes your eyes off the road for an average of 5 … Continue reading
Posted in Home safety, Safety tip
Tagged Army safety center, arrive alive, CHESS, distracted driving, Home safety, OSHA, safe driving, safety, texting, workplace safety
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