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Multicolor sign and label printer

The BBP 37 Cut and Color Multicolor Sign and Label Printer features multiple print colors, text- and shape-cutting capabilities, and fast print speeds to give users the power to make signs and labels that make an impact – right at their own facility.




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Lockout device

The Blind Flange Lockout Device is a best-in-class solution that offers a secure, highly adaptable and cost-effective option for protecting employees from hazardous energy.




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Safety signs

SafetySign.com’s selection of official ANSI/OSHA-compliant plant and warehouse signs alert staff to potential hazards as well as the need for personal protective equipment, among other safety concerns.




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Stanchion

Mr. Chain’s X-Treme Stanchion weighs 25 pounds with the water bladder in the base filled, preventing it from being inadvertently bumped and tipped over.




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Reflective tags

Oil, gas and chemical processing plants now have a new way to guard against catastrophic spills when servicing pipeline tanks and valves.




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Proper hitching to a tractor

Improper hitching to a tractor can cause severe injury and even death. NIOSH warns that attaching a tow chain at a point above the tractor’s drawbar can cause the vehicle to roll over backward – a highly dangerous occurrence.




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Compacting safety

Compacting and baling machines have uses in many industries, and also are involved in a number of fatalities and serious injuries.




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Cranes: Minimize the risks

Working with cranes can be very dangerous if time is not taken to carefully inspect equipment and follow safety guidelines.




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Forklift safety

Falls, struck-by incidents and overturned machinery are the most common causes of injury and death in forklift operations, according to NIOSH. Many of these deaths and injuries can be prevented by ensuring machine operators are trained and the work area is safe.




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Avoid injuries with rollers

People who work on or around roller-compactors are at risk for rollover or struck-by injuries, according to NIOSH. Although rollover injuries and fatalities can be reduced by increased use of safety belts and rollover protective structures, the agency stresses that a safe work space and appropriate training are vital to preventing injuries related to rollers.




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Work safely with heavy equipment

Operating heavy machinery can create significant hazards on a construction site.




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Stay safe around farm equipment

Falls from tractors or trailing equipment can lead to serious injury and death on farms and ranches.




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Avoid forklift incidents

Forklift trucks are powerful equipment, and employees can be seriously injured if safe operating procedures are not followed.




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Furnace hazards in scrap metal recycling

The scrap metal recycling industry is large, intricate and full of dangerous processing techniques that pose a variety of safety and health hazards to workers, according to OSHA.




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Work safely with wood

Woodworking equipment can be extremely dangerous if used incorrectly or if proper safeguards are not in place. Common injuries include lacerations, amputations, severed fingers and blindness. Additionally, wood dust can contain hazardous chemicals, which may cause skin and respiratory diseases.




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Help prevent falls from equipment

Working on and around heavy equipment – including tractors, forklifts and bulldozers – can result in serious injuries and even death. One potential danger is falling from the equipment.




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Avoid getting pinched

Pinch points are a serious hazard when working with machinery that has rotating parts. Pinch points are caused by machinery parts that move toward each other or a part that moves past something stationary.




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First aid for amputations

Amputations are serious and potentially life-threatening injuries. These injuries are widespread.




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The dangers of wood chippers

Wood chippers and shredders are powerful machines. Ohio State University cautions that the knives used in wood chippers as well as in shredders can easily slice through fresh wood, and the engines are powerful enough to grind tree limbs and entire branches.




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Forklift safety training is critical

Forklifts are commonplace around construction sites, warehouses and factories. But these powered industrial trucks can be deadly if used improperly, and they require respect and diligence for safe operation.




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Prevent caught-in, caught-between incidents

Cave-ins during excavation work, body parts being pulled into unguarded machinery, standing within the swing radius of cranes and other equipment, and being caught between a piece of equipment and a fixed object – all of these are examples of caught-in or caught-between incidents that can occur at work.




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Carbon monoxide: The silent killer

Do your employees use gas-powered equipment at work? If so, they may be exposed to carbon monoxide.




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Injection molding machines: Avoid the hazards

Used in the plastics industry, thermoplastic injection molding machines “produce molded plastic parts by converting plastic pellets into molten material, injecting the molten plastic into a mold and cooling the plastic material,” OSHA says. Industries that use these machines include toy, medical device and beverage container manufacturers.




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Steer clear of injury when using skid-steer loaders

Skid-steer loaders, often used on construction sites for excavating and other tasks, have features that expose workers to many injury risks, including caught-between incidents and rollovers.




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Operating cranes safely

Do you operate a crane on your jobsite? Here are some tips on safe use from OSHA.




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Safely using coupling devices for excavator buckets

Are quick coupling devices used on your worksite to change excavator buckets and other attachments?




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Protect your teen workers

Because of their youth and inexperience, extra attention needs to be paid to teen workers, cautions the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health.




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Protecting temporary workers

In an effort to better protect temporary workers – who are at an increased risk of work-related injuries and illnesses – OSHA and NIOSH partnered to release a report containing recommended practices for staffing agencies and host employers.




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Keeping young workers safe behind the wheel

According to NIOSH, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of work-related deaths among people ages 16 to 24 in the United States.




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FACEValue: Teen roofer electrocuted by power line

A 16-year-old worker died after his ladder came in contact with a power line.




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Changes to child labor laws

A quick look at state-level efforts to amend laws that mandate where, when and how long teens can work.




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Use caution with portable power tools

Unsafe habits can develop from using portable power tools at home, and these habits can creep into the workplace




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Stay on guard when woodworking

In woodworking, potential contact with a saw blade presents a very serious hazard. Even though guards offer protection, it is important to remember they alone cannot prevent an injury from happening.




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Chain saw safety

Operating a chain saw poses a number of very serious risks.




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Don’t be overcome by carbon monoxide

Workers who operate equipment such as cutting saws, pumps and generators in buildings or semi-enclosed spaces are at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning – even in areas that appear well-ventilated.




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Safe operation of chain saws

Chain saws are one of the most efficient portable power tools workers have at their disposal, according to OSHA. They also are one of the most dangerous.




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The supervisor’s responsibility for tool safety

Supervisors are responsible for the safety and health of their employees. This holds true when ensuring employees are using tools safely.




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Safely operating a circular saw

When working with a circular saw, one moment of distraction or carelessness is all it takes for tragedy to strike.




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Safety first: powered hand drills

Powered hand drills can save workers a lot of time on the job, but caution is called for to avoid serious injuries.




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Don’t saw off safety

Although many chainsaws now come equipped with safety features, workers still need to be trained on proper use of the tool.




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Nail gun safety

Before you pick up that nail gun, do you know how to use it safely?




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Cut-off saws: Safety do’s and don’ts

Commonly used by construction workers, cut-off saws “can be extremely dangerous because unguarded blades operate at very high speeds,” the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations cautions. The agency has created a list of do’s and don’ts.




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Alone but not alienated

Monitoring and managing the safe behavior of a workforce can be a difficult task, even in an enclosed environment. Although the term “lone worker” also covers those performing individual jobs on a worksite – such as a job task in an area of the plant that cannot be easily viewed by co-workers, or even a receptionist in a large office building – the needs of remote workers who cannot be supervised through conventional means present perhaps the greatest challenge.




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Dog bites, falls top causes of postal worker injuries: report

Washington – Dog bites, falls and vehicle collisions were the leading causes of injuries among U.S. Postal Service employees in 2012, according to a Government Accountability Office report released Sept. 26.




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Revised OSHA electrical rule clears review hurdle

Washington – A final rule updating OSHA standards for power line workers has cleared one of the final regulatory hurdles and could be published as soon as March.




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OSHA issues final rule on electrical safety requirements

Washington – OSHA on April 1 released its final rule on electric power generation, transmission and distribution; and electrical protective equipment.




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Lone worker safety

Solitary work is a fact of life in many industries. How do organizations ensure safety for employees they cannot see? Safety experts and government officials offer advice on protecting lone workers.




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The one-person safety team

In some organizations, the safety team consists of one person. What challenges does this create? How does a safety professional avoid feeling isolated and keep up with important trends when he or she is all alone? Three safety pros weigh in.




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The gig economy and worker safety

The definition of the gig economy is far from clear-cut, but experts agree that the ranks are growing – raising questions about who is responsible for gig workers' on-the-job safety and health.




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Fatigue, sleepiness major safety risks in ridesharing industry, sleep experts say

Darien, IL — Fatigue and sleepiness are inherent safety risks for ridesharing drivers and their passengers, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine declares in a recent position statement.