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Safety Articles

Articles and resources on safety at your manufacturing facility.

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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ITU AbsorbTech's first aid kits and management program follow the osha first aid requirements and are regularly inspected and inventoried for general industry

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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ITU AbsorbTech Awarded the 2021 Corporate Safety Award

The Wisconsin Corporate Safety Award recognizes leading organizations for achieving exemplary safety records and excellence in safety & health management every year.

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SorbIts® SlipBusters® mats is a reusable oil absorbent mat for industry, ITU AbsorbTech's managed program saves money and is hassle-free

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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Eyewash Station Checklist

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

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SorbIts® SlipBusters® mats is a reusable oil absorbent mat for industry, ITU AbsorbTech's managed program saves money and is hassle-free

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.

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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.

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Wet Mop by ITU AbsorbTech for industrial clean up, reusable for spills to reduce cost and risks of unsafe work environments

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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How to Successfully Manage your Safety Program

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Hallman Lindsay Greenfield
20:59 30 Jan 20
We have used ITU Absorbtech at our location for years now. Skyler always does a great job. He is very professional and efficient.read more
Kim Hoffman
18:51 30 Jan 20
ITU has been Venango Steel's uniform and mat supplier for nine years. It has been a great partnership. The quality of the products meets or exceeds expectations. Jeff Miller is our representative and Chad Prather is our route driver. They go the extra step to keep the customer happy ! Thank you Jeff & Chad !read more
Randy Groth
14:48 30 Jan 20
Our rep is Branislov and our manager is Kieth both are very friendly and give us great service. We have had ITU for over 40 years. I like what they do for "coats for kids" by cleaning all the donated clothes. Also they are a very environmentally aware company.read more
john wyszkowski
15:50 29 Jan 20
CDM Tool has been using ITU for a long time. They have dedicated drivers. Bob our driver knows our company so well, he is able to tell based on our supply's that are used how business is going. He then adjusts so we don't overpay. The best part is that they don't create more work for me. We have never had an issue with lost uniforms.read more
Krystal Smith
15:16 24 Jan 20
L&S Insulation has been a customer for many years and Absorbtech has really reliable mats, always fresh and clean. Skyler has amazing customer service and is super friendly. :)read more
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00:40 05 Feb 19
Family owned company that truly takes care of their employees and customers as if they were family!!!
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19:54 23 Jan 18
Customer service is great! Dave and Bernie are amazing, very helpful and respond quickly. Staff is friendly and professional.read more
Dan Behmke
16:35 20 Dec 17
Bob Casey is my route driver, very nice guy, always takes care of everything. I have been with ITU for better than 20 years, I would never change. Merry Christmas Bob C.read more
Krystle Genz
17:12 15 Dec 17
Very easy to work with. Matt is a phenomenal salesman, great personality. Brian our service representative is always very courteous and pleasant to work with. A great change for our company and glad we are doing business with them.read more
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20:37 01 Dec 17
Our company has done business with ITU for 15+ years. They give good prices and good customer service. I would recommend them. Easy to deal with. (AFI Direct Service, Inc.)read more
Deborah Young
16:16 28 Nov 17
Bob Casey is our representative and has been for many years. Bob always has a smile and is very upbeat. It is a pleasure to have Bob as our rep!read more
My Account
17:05 22 Nov 17
Bob Casey is extremely helpful and always upbeat! He always has our companies best interests in mind, making suggestions to that end and is great at communication. I look forward to working with Bob for many more years!read more
Todd Birkel
16:15 22 Nov 17
Our Route Representative, Bob Casey, is very conscientious, courteous and extremely helpful. He continually looks for areas we can improve or adjust as our usage and needs evolve, and suggest products as appropriate. Thank youread more
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