LADDER SAFETY

LADDER SAFETY

What is an Extension Ladder? Also known as “portable ladders,” extension ladders usually have two sections that operate in brackets or guides allowing for adjustable lengths. (See Figure 1, below.) Because extension ladders are not self-supporting, they require a...
FIRE PROTECTION

FIRE PROTECTION

Fire is a chemical reaction that requires three elements to be present for the reaction to take place and continue. The three elements are: Heat, or an ignition sourceFuel Oxygen These three elements typically are referred to as the “fire triangle.” Fire is the...
Fire Prevention Week

Fire Prevention Week

This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign provides an ideal opportunity to educate workers about the importance of fire safety.   In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. Fire safety education isn’t just for...
CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY SOURCES

CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY SOURCES

What is hazardous energy? Energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, or other sources in machines and equipment can be hazardous to workers. During the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment, the unexpected...
ARE YOU READY FOR A MEDICAL EMERGENCY?

ARE YOU READY FOR A MEDICAL EMERGENCY?

Would you be able to provide aid to someone in cardiac arrest? Results of a recent survey suggest that for about half of us, the answer is no. Researchers at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center surveyed more than 1,000 U.S. adults on their ability to help...
KEY ELEMENTS TO COMBAT HEAT STRESS

KEY ELEMENTS TO COMBAT HEAT STRESS

Globally, extreme heat waves have been increasing in their frequency, duration and magnitude and are expected to continue to rise, according to the World Health Organization. Employers must therefore be prepared to respond to more frequent occurrences of...
STORMWATER AUDIT

STORMWATER AUDIT

An NPDES stormwater audit is an inspection conducted to ensure that a facility or site is complying with the terms and conditions of its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for stormwater discharges. The NPDES program is administered by the...