Emergency Response Teams in the 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.
Safety Articles
Articles and resources on safety at your manufacturing facility.
25 Ways to Stay Safe this Summer
Summer is here! That means grilling, picnics, vacations, road trips, water fun, and much more. Take summer safety beyond the workplace by sharing these tips with your employees.
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.
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.
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.
Commercial Floor Mat Selection Guide (And 4 Common Mistakes!)
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.
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.
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.
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.
