Requirements for First Aid Kits in the Workplace
Comprehensive guide includes ANSI checklists on what to stock in your cabinets, how often to inspect them, where to place them, and more.
Product News
News and information about the services offered at ITU AbsorbTech including shop towels, floor mats, oil absorbents, facility services and first aid.
Take Charge of VOC Emissions Reporting at your Print Facility
Environmental regulations to control the management of solvent related waste are on the rise and are aimed primarily at the printing industry.
Are Cloth Hand Towels from a Roll Dispenser Sanitary?
Hand hygiene is crucial to preventing the spread of infection in the workplace. This article summarizes research findings and helps dispel myths about the question – are cloth roll towels sanitary?
The Importance of Emergency Response Teams in Your Workplace
One of the best ways to meet OSHA first aid standards is to organize a volunteer team and provide training and supplies that are specific to your onsite hazards.
7 Strategies for Spill Prevention and Containment in the Workplace
Today, we’re going to share 7 simple ways to conduct a spill prevention and containment audit at your facility. In fact, these are some of the same strategies we use at ITU AbsorbTech as part of our Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan.
6 Ways to Prepare your Workplace for Cold & Flu Season
According to WebMD, each year, between 5% and 20% of Americans get the flu and miss a staggering 70 million work days as a result.
SorbIts® Featured in Safety + Health Magazine
Safety + Health Magazine, the official magazine of the National Safety Council, recently featured ITU AbsorbTech’s SorbIts® reusable oil absorbents as one of the latest trends in spill containment and absorbents.
Summer Tips for Working in the Heat
Last summer, a group of 5 roofers took their mid-morning break and shared some delicious iced tea. What they didn’t know was that as the temperature rose, so did their risk of having a heat-related emergency.
Excluded Solvent Contaminated Wipes [Compliance Guide]
Get the facts on how to store, manage, and transport solvent-contaminated wipes at your facility.
Commercial Floor Mat Selection Guide
Did you know that 70%–90% of dirt that enters a facility is tracked in on people’s shoes — that’s a quarter pound per day per 1,000 people.
Introduction to SorbIts® – The Waste Free Absorbent System [Video]
This video introduces the benefits of SorbIts® reusable oil absorbents compared to disposable absorbents.
OSHA Oil Spill Kit Requirements
Are oil spill kits required by OSHA? The simple answer is, no. While there are many OSHA and EPA requirements on how to be prepared for spills, the regulations do not specifically require spills kits.
Infographic: Waste Options for Shop Towels and Oil Absorbents
Know your options for how to dispose of one-time use shop rags and oil absorbents, including waste-to-energy, incineration, special waste, and landfill.
How to Choose the Best Printer Towel (Video)
Some people think, “a towel is just a towel,” but that is simply not true. If you are in the graphics industry, check out our latest video on how to choose the best printer towel.
Best Oil Absorbents for General Industry Compare
Wondering what the difference is between an disposable and reusable absorbent? Or how oil dry products stack up against mats and pads? Use the comparison chart below to make the best choice for your facility.
Top 8 Spill Regulations (And How to Create a Plan for Them)
This article provides a centralized overview of spill plan compliance and best practices from several different regulatory perspectives – OSHA, EPA, and local agencies. We divided the content into six major topics.
How Much Does a Towel Cleaning Service Cost
This comprehensive guide covers all the costs associated with buying shop rags or wipes in bulk vs. a shop towel rental service.
Understanding the True Cost of a Uniform Rental Program [Cost Guide]
Are you trying to compare costs for a uniform rental program? There are two ways a uniform rental company will typically quote you on their program.
Eyewash Station Checklist
Weekly maintenance checklist for eyewash stations at your facility helps ensure OSHA and ANSI compliance.
How to Dispose of Used Rags and Oil Absorbents [2020 Compliance Guide]
Find out how to manage your used oil absorbents and rags with this state and federal compliance guide.
How Can SorbIts® Save Me Money? (Video)
Instantly calculate the cost and waste savings of reusable oil absorbents over disposables.
Shop Towel Service vs. Disposable Wipes – Get the Facts.
Should your company choose disposable wipes or a shop towel rental program for your facility? Here are some facts to help you decide.
SorbIts® Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions answered about SorbIts® reusable absorbents.
NEW Market Research shows the clear choice for your Uniform needs
Market Measurement, Inc., an unbiased market research firm, asked companies renting uniforms from local and national textile rental suppliers, who they felt would provide fairer billing, better product quality, higher quality service personnel and offer better value for the cost.
Minimize indoor pollutants with proper cleaning
The primary objectives of cleaning are to create a condition of well-being for humans (good hygiene), reduce exposure levels and risks, and remove unwanted substances from the environment.
Hand Dryers Harbor Dangerous Bacteria
Studies show that Cotton Roll Towels remove more than twice the bacteria from your hands than paper, and forced air dryers can actually add bacteria.
SorbIts® Handling Instructions
Instructions for end users of the SorbIts® absorbent program.
You are Smart to Rent your Uniform
A Uniform Rental Program is a great employee benefit. Your employees get the convenience of having their work-wear washed, repaired and delivered to work each week.
New First Aid ANSI Standard in 2015
The ANSI Standard for First Aid kits changed in June 2015. The revised assortment and quantity of supplies included in a first aid kit were chosen based upon a review of increased workplace incidents requiring first aid treatment, similar international standards, and current practices in treating injuries.
When and how to change out SorbIts® (Training Video)
Because SorbIts ®are 3-5 times more absorbent than disposables, they don’t have to be changed as often. However, changing them in a timely manner is important for creating a cleaner, safer workplace.
How to Load a Cotton Roll Towel (Training Video)
Step by step instructional video shows how to change out a cotton roll towel.
Changes to NFPA70E
The 2015 edition of NFPA 70E reflects a major shift in how stakeholders evaluate electrical risk. These global changes ensure consistent use of these terms throughout the document and provide consistency between NFPA 70E and other standards that address hazards and risk.
How much waste is generated from paper towels?
If everyone in Indiana used a paper towel just one time per week that equals 3,359 tons of paper towels
discarded each year in Indiana. That is just one paper towel a week! 2 tons (or 4000 lbs) equals the
weight of an average family sedan.
Independent Study Assesses the Risk of Heavy Metal in Laundered Shop Towels
An independent research study provides conclusive evidence that laundered shop towels are the safe choice for industrial wiping.
Company News
ITU AbsorbTech Named a 2023 Top WorkplaceMay 19, 2023
Tee Up Raises $230,000 for T1D ResearchNovember 18, 2022
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