The issue on everyone’s mind these days, and for good reason, is clearly coronavirus. However, workplace violence continues to be an important safety and health topic that should be discussed on a regular basis. Workplace violence is any act or...
The days of lath and plaster wall construction have pretty much been replaced with wallboard applied over stud walls of wood or steel. Old plaster typically contained horsehair and in some applications asbestos was used as a binder to ensure the plas...
Food processors are common equipment found in commercial kitchens and restaurants in every community in America. We use them for everything from mixing cake batter to grinding beef to grating and slicing cheese and root vegetables. However, we often ...
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Although it's been around for quite some time, violence in the workplace seems to be appearing more often in the news. You've probably come across a local article that details an employee being assaulted or sometimes even killed. Then there are the ...
It is not enough to ensure the safety of your employees during normal work activities. When an evacuation is necessary, you will need responsible, trained individuals who can supervise and coordinate activities to ensure a safe and successful evacuat...
This is Part II in a series of posts regarding emergency evacuations. Each exit, or doorway leading outside, must be marked with a clearly visible, distinctive sign that reads EXIT. The exit signs must have distinctive colors so that they...
This is Part III in a series of posts regarding emergency evacuations. Exit discharges must lead directly outside or to a street, walkway, refuge area, public way, or open space with access to the outside. These exit discharge areas must be la...
This post series regarding Emergency Evacuation continues with our fourth and final issue. Remember that your written Emergency Action Plan must include the following (at a minimum): A method for reporting fires and other emergencies; An e...