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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Walk like a penguin
Minnesota got dumped with rain, sleet, and snow, making for very slippery conditions. To reduce the chance of slips and falls, follow these tips from insurance company SFM: Walk like a penguin (flat footed, shuffle) Wear proper footwear (you can … Continue reading
Posted in Outdoor Safety, Safety tip
Tagged CHESS, falls, icy conditions, OSHA, safety, Safety tip, slips, slips and falls, snow
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GHS clears OMB review
That’s a mouthful of letters. OSHA’s proposed major change to the Hazard Communication Standard, incorporating the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), cleared a significant hurdle, review by the Office of Management and Budget, on February … Continue reading
Posted in About, Environmental issues, News
Tagged CHESS, GHS, hazard communication, labels, MSDS, OSHA, Right to Know
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Large OSHA Penalties- Feb 2012
I was reading the Feb 15, 2012 OSHA QuickTakes and was struck by the listing of large penalties: $365,500 to Wal-Mart’s Rochester NY facility for repeat and serious safety and health hazards. Some of the hazards identified were: fall hazards, … Continue reading
Plan for Emergencies: Fire
The best way to plan for a potential fire emergency is to prevent it from happening in the first place. Identify the potential sources of fire and how to control for those. But you should also plan for the worst. … Continue reading
Posted in Safety tip
Tagged CHESS, emergency exits, evacuations, exits, fire, fire department, fire extinguisher, fire prevention, OSHA, safety
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Plan For Emergencies
We hope they never happen, but if they do, you want to be ready for an emergency. Pre-planning reduces response time and helps people understand their role and responsibilities. Emergencies may include medical, fire, severe weather, hazardous material spill, odors, … Continue reading
Fire Protection can be fun?
The NFPA has a cute site that teaches kids about fire protection using arcade style games featuring Sparky. Call us silly, but we think the “Put out the Fire” is fun. The section on types of fire trucks is new … Continue reading
Posted in Home safety, Outdoor Safety, Personal Protective Equipment, Safety tip
Tagged CHESS, fire eduction, fire engine, fire games, fire safety, fire tip, safety
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Silica in the news
National Public Radio broadcast a story on crystalline silica this morning, and we can take a wee bit of credit for it. Crystalline silica is dangerous stuff – exposure to the very fine particles can severely scar the lungs. It’s … Continue reading