Arkon Safety

There are several state and federal agencies, the EPA, OSHA, and the UFC (Uniform Fire Code) which have been designed to protect people and the environment from spills and leaks of hazardous materials. For instance, the EPA's Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended by the Clean Water Act, was developed to prevent the discharge of oils and oil related products from reaching navigable waters and adjoining shore lines. Because of the numerous federal and state regulations, it is easy to become tangled in a confusing maze of rules. A savvy way to learn how to comply with these regulations is to deal with them in small doses. Start out by determining what regulations will apply. Evaluate Your...

Back injuries rank among the top work-related injuries. Back disablements often result in lost time and a lengthy recuperation period and, as such, are major contributors to workers' compensation costs. In fact, according to the National Institute on Occupational Safety and Health, back disorders account for over 24 percent of all occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work. Sore backs can range from a nuisance to those that prevent the sufferer from doing what is needed for work or enjoyment. Prolonged back pain not only affects physical activity, but the continuously nagging pain can also begin to affect mood and outlook. In the workplace, factors that contribute to back...

Accidents due to some ones irresponsibility keep happening round the clock. And you will not be surprised to know that cranes at construction sites, oil rigs and mines are the cause of fatal injuries and even deaths. Not ensuring the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a major cause for these accidents. It could also be the case that the crane operator is not well trained or skilled enough to take preventive safety measures and is unaware of emergency procedures. All heavy equipment training institutions offer specialized training with regard to safety operations and emergency procedures. During the course you will be taught various safety precautions that will help you perform your duties...

There are many different types of accidents that can occur in the workplace. Although some work accidents will not result in any personal injuries, unfortunately many do result in injuries. It is therefore very important for employers to take the proper steps and precautions to help minimise the risk of accidents and injuries in the workplace. Below are some of the common types of workplace accidents: Trips and Slips Slips, trips and falls at work are some of the most frequent types of accidents that happen in the workplace. Common causes of slips at work are slippery floors due to spillages not being cleaned up properly, or leaks from machinery. Many trips are also caused in the workplace due to...

In part one of the series we talked about the chances of catching a disease from CPR. Now, we will focus on how to decrease your chances even further! In the last article we talked about 3 different types of personal protective equipment (PPE): - Disposable Gloves - Safety Glasses - CPR Barrier Devices We are going to focus on CPR barrier devices. These devices will protect you from "the goo." If you read the article "What CPR is Really Like," you already know that real CPR is different than you will learn about in many classes. It is not neat and clean like the classroom setting. Many times a person will have blood or vomit in their mouth and you will be happy that you have a barrier device. There...

To start in crime scene cleaning business you do not need to have an advanced degree In fact, a large number of crime scene business and technicians don't even have a high school or college diplomas. To work in the crime scene clean-up industry you must have a strong stomach and a willingness to do be exposed to violence and maintain a professional attitude. The Crime Scene clean-up business will also challenge your skills. It requires a strong background in construction. Since most of the scenes are cleaned according to strict OSHA guidelines. Crimes are different in size and locations some crimes involve Cleaning blood off walls and small fragments, removing blood stained carpeting, disposing of...

A growing area that offers plenty of opportunity and potential profit for building service contractors is cleaning health care facilities. Besides hospitals, there are nursing homes, doctor's offices, clinics, hospices, and dental offices that all need cleaning. With the aging baby boomer population, the number of medical facilities will continue to increase in the next few years. Most hospitals employ in-house cleaning crews, but there is a growing trend towards outsourcing cleaning services. Even if a hospital or medical facility has their own in-house cleaning crew, they will sometimes hire a cleaning service for offices, public areas or specialty cleaning (carpets, floors, windows). This...

Wood chippers are a very efficient machine to use when chopping and destroying branches, removing brush and twigs, and turning these items into mulch. How does a wood chipper accomplish this? By chopping these items into tiny pieces by knives within the machine. No doubt that the wood chipper is efficient at its give job. What else is it efficient at? Unfortunately it is also very efficient at causing injuries. From amputations to fatalities, the wood chipper is a machine that requires training to operate it safely. Here are the three keys to keep in mind when operating a wood chipper: Key #1: Wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) Wood chipper operators should wear gloves, ear...

It is essential for employers to undertake task based CoSHH risk assessments for each work activity that exposes employees to dangerous substances and chemicals which place their health at risk. CoSHH legislation is especially relevant to the woodworking business including those employed as joiners and cabinetmakers etc. These employees however, are likely to perform a number of tasks outside these traditional roles. Assessment will not reflect real life if strict demarcation of job content is assumed. For this reason each task should be individually CoSHH risk assessed. Many substances used in woodworking may be hazardous to health including wood dust, resins, adhesives, stains etc. Substances can...

I've often been told that companies need not be too concerned about visitors safety. But my lawyer-friend tells me that might not be true. Just as employers must provide for their workers, companies cannot unilaterally disclaim any liability for visitor safety. Apart from any governance applicable under OSHA laws neglecting visitors safety could see you embroiled in a mess of trouble under common law or tort law. A sensible approach then would be to adopt policies designed to safeguard visitors and ensure their enforcement and effectiveness - just as you would for your own workers. Be aware too that simply posting notices stating that visitors "visit at their own risk" won't cut it in court...

Safety training is an important issue for employers. Quite frankly, safety training is necessary for many reasons: to reduce work related injuries, to keep our employee's doing the job we pay them to do, and to reduce the amount of workers' compensation claims we have. What does this have to with a single safety video? Well, the Remember Charlie video is perhaps the most influential safety video ever made and it will save your company money. Here are four reasons why this video should be an important part of your safety training regimen: 1) The Remember Charlie video is highly motivational! Charlie Morecraft's story will absolutely capture those who watch it. It is an inspirational story of why...

The employer is obliged to ensure that the workplace is safe for their employees and to ensure that the risk of accidents is kept to a minimum. He also must have an overall safety program. It should consist of topics like personal protective equipment, safety practices or workplace hazards. There are two basic reasons to provide safety training. One is to teach someone to perform a task safely and second is to increase safety awareness. But how do we know if the training was effective? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an agency of the United States Department of Labor, whose mission is to prevent different types of accident at work that may cause injury, illness or death...

By now you have witnessed that in most developed counties where the governments have completely banned the usage of products made up of asbestos. In fact, there were many research studies done exclusively on the hazards of asbestos and the reports were documented in full. The reason this wasn't found out until years later is because the effects caused by asbestos on human health aren't seen until years later. The latency period of almost all asbestos related diseases is quite long. In many of cases, it has crossed past 40 years. Hence, these diseases will not cause an instant death. By knowing this, we will be able to realize the fact that the diseases are also easy to avoid as well since they are...

is one tool you would use when you are having a family barbeque that you might use when you head to your job at the foundry? Believe it or not, you will find that these two completely separate tasks do employee the same types of tools. For instance, you will often find that you utilize heat resistant leather in your own backyard just as you would at the foundry. Your hands are going to come in direct or even indirect contact with some intense temperatures. That means you will find that HR gloves are a vital part of both your occupational career and your home life. There are many types of gloves on the market today. Some are perfect for working in the garden, some will keep you warm, and others will...

Locating quality suppliers is always the challenge when doing business in China. While visiting with several suppliers in Dalian, I went to one of my favorite suppliers - Mr. Lu. Mr. Lu was capable of quoting from engineered drawings, and providing quality prototypes and samples, but not capable of sustaining product quality during production runs. These inefficiencies required Mr. Lu to invest in his infrastructure in order to establish operating systems that would produce sustainable quality during production runs. The new operating systems would earn Mr. Lu the privilege of quoting on long term purchase orders (3 to 5 years) from several American companies. In general, the commitment required to...

ing work wear that promotes your well-being is easier than ever. With the variety of personal protection equipment out there, you will find getting what you need is simple. If you are worried about the price, don’t be! You will find there are a copious number of highly durable and reliable prices that fit into virtually any budget. In addition, your employer may be willing to assist you in getting the proper protection for your workplace experience. Staying legal is a concern, and with all those regulations and standards associated with your industry, your employer is more than willing to insure you have what you need. A good place to start is with a good safety vest. If you have a safety vest...

it comes to your work wear, you want something that looks and feels great. You choose the type of work wear that fits your needs whether you are a chef or a construction worker. Of course, what you need will vary depending on your industry, but the same truths are always evident. If you like to have those happy uniforms, you will find you need to insure that some things are going to remain true regardless of your industry or career choices. Happy uniforms start with you! A nice set of medical scrubs are going to be better if you choose a style and design you want that also just happens to meet the expectations of the facility or institute by which you are currently employed. Maybe those regulations...

priate safety measures taken within the workplace environment often leave us exploring the appropriate levels of safety and security needed in electrical arc flash protection. Having the best is personal protection equipment is not only something your employer will require, the safety is necessary for legality purposes as well. You and your employer should work in conjunction to insure maximum levels of protection are provided allowing for a minimization of injuries and/or fatalities. Electrical arc flash protection is a necessity anywhere energy is stored or is worked with in a live capacity. Arcing energy can cause injuries or worse. Once, the injury was thought to be caused by the discharge or...

tions within your workplace environment are not always easy. Sometimes, it is necessary to work safer and smarter. Negating the risk of injury or fatalities start with wearing the appropriate safety gear or personal protection equipment (PPE). There are many types of clothing and accessories offering you a sense of safety. Shirts, pants, and even footwear can be brought into the picture making your life safer. Heat resistant boots are a reality that will increase your chances of surviving the unexpected. Heat resistant boots provide a safer avenue when it comes to withstanding arc flashes or intense temperatures. These will generally add to your arc rating and be appropriate for arc categories. If...

ing to work safer means insuring you have the appropriate levels of protection as set forth by industry standards. There are a multitude of industrial and utility industries that make it necessary to have arc flash shields, and these industries help the rest of us live safer, healthier, and happier. Regardless of your industry, having the appropriate personal protection equipment, or PPE, is an essential part of your day. Arc flash shields are generally worn to protect the face from molten metal or from arcing energy. Regardless of the indirect or direct contact, these face guards will insure a safer working environment. Often, these will be sold as attachments for hardhats, bump caps, or helmets...

afety Procedures Guaranteed to be the Death of You! There are good safety procedures and there are bad. Finding safe methods of getting home at the end of the day is easy. Scan the internet and you will find oodles of articles offering information and tips on staying safer and healthier. Well, sometimes you need to know the things to look out for around the home and the workplace. Bad measures can cost you dearly, and if you know what to keep an eye out for, you will be able to avoid situations and circumstances that could, literally, be the death of you. Safety procedures are in place for a reason. Generally, your workplace environment is responsible for insuring promotion of a safer working...

After a 15 years of arc flash testing, investigations and replications with electric arcs, a few lessons have emerged as critical in Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) programs: 1. PPE has to be worn? Whether it's because of a lack of training the importance or a policy saying, "Wear it when it's needed," or if the right garment wasn't picked for the job. PPE is no good if it isn't worn. Most accidents happen when the worker believes they need no protection. If the employer buys the the least expensive garments they will have poor compliance to their policy. Another reason why PPE isn't worn is that the company believes more is better and provides heavy, uncomfortable PPE. If it is worn all the...

Safety is one of those subjects that needs continuous promotion. One of the ways of doing this is to use safety talks at the beginning of each shift. During this safety talk all sorts of subjects related to safety can be brought up. Reminders can be given for changes in the work environment, the use of personal protection equipment, housekeeping, recounting a recent incident, announcing changes in work practices and so on. The greatest use of a safety talk is to reinforce desired behavior in the workplace. The leader of the work group can show a pair of safety glasses that saved one of the group members' eye in a potentially damaging incident to reinforce the wearing of safety glasses. Group leaders...

Fire fighting is one of the most risk-ridden jobs that one can imagine. Firefighters use certain essential equipment or gears to protect themselves from extreme hazards caused by fire. While there are devices which help in search and rescue operations, there are several other equipments  used during medical emergencies. Technological advancements in the field have resulted in the creation of new fire fighting devices.  Given below is a list of some of the equipments used by firefighters: - Personal Protection Equipment A set of Personal protection equipment or ‘PPE' is given to every firefighter. Personal protection equipment mainly comprises protective gear such as jackets, pants & boots...

Firefighting is one of the most risk-ridden jobs that one can imagine. Firefighters use certain essential equipment or gear to protect themselves from extreme hazards caused by fire. While there are devices which help in search and rescue operations, there are several other equipments used during medical emergencies. Technological advancements in the field have resulted in the creation of new firefighting devices. Given below is a list of some of the equipment used by firefighters: · Personal Protection Equipment A set of Personal protection equipment or 'PPE' is given to every firefighter. Personal protection equipment mainly comprises protective gear such as jackets, pants & boots. Typically, a...

HAZWOPER includes the five types of hazardous waste operations like clean-up operations, corrective actions involving clean-up operations, voluntary clean-up operations, operations involving hazardous waste, and emergency response operations. These are covered in OSHA Standard 1910.120 “Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response” that is concerned with the safety standards that employers must ensure to undertake these operations at hazardous sites. OSHA delineates different levels of HAZWOPER Training based on the kind of work and the possible hazard involved. If you are a worker involved in clean-up operations, voluntary clean-up operations, emergency response operations, and storage...

Waste Management – Process, Guidelines & Facts INTRODUCTION: Health Care Facilities must be committed to waste management principles. Waste management is implemented by the establishment of a waste management committee and the development and implementation of a Waste Management Plan. The Generic Waste Management Plan provides supplementary detail and forms a practical tool to implement the Guidelines. These Guidelines will assist managers and personnel of any facility to implement standards and comply with relevant legislation. Adoption and commitment by each facility through the establishment of a Waste Management Committee and adoption of a Waste Management Plan will assist the facility to...

A large proportion of chemicals and substances are capable of damaging the health of employees at work. These substances which are hazardous to health are defined by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations(CoSHH) 2002, and it covers practically all materials which are liable to cause ill health at work. The CoSHH Regulations (COSHH) lay down the essential requirements and a step-by-step approach for the control of hazardous substances and for protecting people exposed to them in the workplace. This article specifically examines what to do when CoSHH regulations have been adhered to, however an accident still occurs. It is imperative that employers have established procedures in...

A CoSHH risk assessment aims to protect the health and safety of employees. It is there to reduce the possibility of workers being adversely affected during chemical usage. CoSHH is a legal requirement. The following is a checklist to identify if a hazard exists in your place of work: - Are hazardous chemical substances used in the work place? Such substances may include those classified as toxic, corrosive, irritant etc - Are Safety Data Sheets accessible for each hazardous substance that is used? - Are all chemical substances sufficiently labelled? - Are all hazardous substances handled correctly? - Are all members of staff who use hazardous chemicals informed on a regular basis as to the dangers...

A safety vest is an article of personal protective equipment classed as high visibility clothing. These vests are typically seen in very bright colors such as neon green, yellow or orange. They usually have added retro reflective stripes for increased visibility. The purpose of this type of personal protective equipment (or PPE) is so that the wearer is easily seen to help avoid numerous types of accidents. So many people could benefit from using a safety vest. Bicyclists who ride alongside the road, as opposed to on a designated cycling path, can benefit by wearing this garment both day and night. People who enjoy walking in areas where there may be a significant amount of traffic would do well to...

To work safely in confined spaces, always plan and detail the execution of all work and activity within the space. If hazards are present, ensure that they are removed before entry is permitted. Always remember the exit plan, as there is no point in getting in if you cannot get out afterwards. Before you enter Acquire a Permit Most spaces require a permit by the organisation carrying out the work before workers are allowed to enter. Ensure your employer or unit has obtained the necessary permit. It should be prominently displayed at the space during an entry. Control Hazardous Energy Make pertinent use of locks and tags to prevent accidental start up of equipment. Cut off steam, water, gas or power...

A CoSHH risk assessment aims to protect the health and safety of employees. It is there to reduce the possibility of workers being adversely affected during chemical usage. CoSHH is a legal requirement. The following is a checklist to identify if a hazard exists in your place of work: - Are hazardous chemical substances used in the work place? Such substances may include those classified as toxic, corrosive, irritant etc - Are Safety Data Sheets accessible for each hazardous substance that is used? - Are all chemical substances sufficiently labelled? - Are all hazardous substances handled correctly? - Are all members of staff who use hazardous chemicals informed on a regular basis as to the dangers...

Nomex protective clothing is made for those who work in waste management jobs, transportation as well as construction and can protect your body as well as your clothing from toxic spills, waste or other hazardous materials. You can choose from a variety of different colors when you are choosing Nomex flame retardant coveralls for your job. The type of Nomex clothing that you choose depends upon the job that you do. If you work in the transportation industry, for example, you are going to want to make sure that your clothing is not only flame retardant, but also highly visible to the public. You can choose from bright colors that will stand out so that you can be seen in traffic if you are on the...

Though beekeeping can be potentially lucrative and also is an interesting activity and hobby, it has its share of risks and dangers. The various risks and safety measures are as follows. First and foremost, the risk of honey beekeeping is getting stung by bees. You have to be prepared for bee stings at some stage of beekeeping. Bees sting in order to protect themselves and their colony. While dealing with bee stings, bee sting safety measures and medical help should be availed off. The bee sting should be removed immediately to lessen the effect of venom. This can be done by scarping or plucking the sting. Next step in beekeeping safety is wearing protective clothing and possessing protective...

Disposable shoe covers are often associated with places such as industrial paint shops, hospital and healthcare facilities, and other industrial workplaces. These protective clothing items are used in many other workplaces too. This is mostly because they are simple to use and cost effective. The people who wear Tyvek shoe covers and the reasons why they use them are all different, but the benefits are the same. Trades And Real Estate Experts These professionals use disposable shoe covers to gain an edge over their competition. Real estate experts carry Tyvek shoe covers with them when they go to someone's home. Before they step across the threshold, these professionals slip the protective footwear...

Health and safety concerns are extremely important when taking on plumbing tasks. In addition to basic safety measures, such as wearing protective clothing and safety goggles and dust masks when appropriate, there are also a number of other health and safety considerations which are specific to plumbing. Basic Safety Precautions Of course, one of the main things you can do to insure your health and safety is never to take on any project that you are not totally knowledgeable about. Instead, leave these types of plumbing tasks to a professional. Secondly, if you have manufacturer's instructions which must be followed, make sure you understand them completely, and follow them exactly to avoid problems...

By definition, a hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm to people, damage to property or environment, or loss to process. OSHA defines hazard as the potential for harm that is associated with a condition or activity that if left uncontrolled can result in injury or illness. Meanwhile, according to OHSAS 18001:1999, hazard is source or situation with a potential for harm in terms of human injury or illness health, damage to property, damage to the workplace environment, or a combination of these. Hazard recognition or hazard identification is vitally important in accident prevention. By recognizing hazards' characteristics and properties, we can clearly determine proper controls...