Safety Articles

Articles and resources on safety at your manufacturing facility.

How Can Oil Leaking Machines Lead to Improved Operational Efficiency?

When fixing a leaky machine isn’t viable and disposable oil absorbents threaten your lean operation practices, environmental initiatives, and bottom line, what’s the alternative?

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Best Reusable Spill Control Supplies for Manufacturing and the Three Cs of Spill Control

In this article, we’ll explore workplace spill control for safety, emphasizing the 3 Cs: Control, Contain, Clean.

Solvent Management Best Practices for Printers

This article explores ways to better manage your solvent through a series of best practices in solvent reduction, handling, and recycling.

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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.

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Best Oil Absorbent Floor Mats for Industry

One of the most commonly misused floor mats on the production floor is the walk mat. While walk mats work well in a lobby, they do not provide the best protection in a manufacturing environment.

7 Steps to Properly Wash Your Hands [Video]

This training video outlines the 7 steps to proper handwashing.

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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.

SlipBusters® Trending in Safety + Health Magazine

Our SlipBusters® oil absorbent floor safety mats are now trending in the National Safety Council’s Safety + Health magazine.

25 Ways to Stay Safe in the Sun this Memorial Day Weekend

This weekend requires even more precaution and preparation. From social distancing to sunscreen, here are 25 ways to stay safe.

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.

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.

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Landfill-Free and the Future of EHS in the Automotive Supply Chain

Bryan Hennessey is an EHS professional at Shiloh Industries. Bryan shares with us his industry insights in the world of automotive supply manufacturing, safety and landfill-free initiatives.

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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.

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.

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.

Eyewash Station Checklist

Weekly maintenance checklist for eyewash stations at your facility helps ensure OSHA and ANSI compliance.

How to Conduct a Risk Assessment for Slips, Trips, and Falls

When was the last time you conducted a risk assessment at your facility for slips, trips and falls? Has it been more than a year? If so, you’re due for another assessment.

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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.

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.