Safety Articles
Articles and resources on safety at your manufacturing facility.
Should You Rent or Buy Uniforms
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.
Where to Place Oil Absorbents on a Plant Floor
In this article, we’ll explore workplace spill control for safety, emphasizing the 3 Cs: Control, Contain, Clean.
7 Strategies for Spill Prevention and Containment in the Workplace
7 simple ways to conduct a spill prevention and containment audit at your facility. These are some of the same strategies we use at ITU AbsorbTech as part of our Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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