Fire Prevention Week is the perfect time to reevaluate fire safety protocols and signs at your school, building or office. Since 1922, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has sponsored Fire Prevention Week . The campaign occurs annually during the week of October 8th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October
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Now It’s Easy to Find the Signs You Need for the Chemicals You Use
Chemicals commonly found in many workplaces require a variety of signs or labels to identify their potential hazards. But clearly defining which signs to use for each chemical has always been a challenge. Now there’s an easy-to-use tool to help identify…
Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2024
The preliminary list of 10 Top OSHA violations of 2024 includes fewer citations than 2023 in every category. This year’s top 10 list accounts for 26,207 violations, compared to 28,912 in 2023. That’s a 10 percent drop from last year.
Although the top 10 standards are the same as last year, several rankings changed. Fall…
Decoding Traffic Signs: Understanding Colors, Shapes and Symbols
Have you ever been confused by the meaning of a roadway sign or wondered about the significance of its color and shape? Understanding the meanings of traffic signs is crucial for drivers to ensure safety.
To make it easy for people to understand roadway sign meanings, a universal set of guidelines has been established by…
Creating a Year-Round Safety Training Calendar
Safety training isn’t a one-and-done activity that takes place during onboarding. Rather, workers need to continuously be provided with the knowledge and skills to prioritize workplace safety. Risks change, as does worker behavior.
Beyond the potential for disruption or your ethical duty to reduce injuries, when workers see that your company prioritizes their well-being and…
Hospital Wayfinding: 7 Best Practices
Getting from one place to another in a hospital can be a disorienting experience, especially for those who are unfamiliar with the facility. As such, effective hospital wayfinding is important to ensure that everyone can find their way to their destination without becoming lost. For hospital administrators, a clear wayfinding system is a must in…
Eye Protection in the Workplace: What Is Required?
Protective eyewear can prevent a variety of hazards from causing eye-related injuries. Potential hazards include flying objects, abrasive materials, and bright lights. Eye protection is especially important when workers must use heavy machinery or tools in the workplace.
The Cost of Ineffective Eye Protection
About 2,000 eye-related workplace injuries occur each day in the United…
What Are the ADA Signage Requirements for Hospitals?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has listed specific requirements for signage in hospitals. Their guidelines help ensure both accessibility and ease of navigation for individuals living with disabilities. Understanding and adhering to these requirements is crucial for hospital administrators and managers. To do so, though, it’s important to be aware of these federal regulations.…
Using 5S in Your Warehouse
5S was initially developed in Japan by Hiroyuki Hirano. It was a part of the manufacturing method begun by the leaders at the Toyota Motor Company in the early to mid-20th century. It became known as the Toyota Production System. 5S was one of the techniques that included kaizen, kanbans, jidoka (intelligent automation), heijunka…
Quick Guide To Mining Safety Signs and Symbols
Mining is a high-risk, high-stakes job. With dangers ranging from volatile substances to heavy machinery, miners must be aware of safety protocols and mining safety signs and symbols to avoid dangerous or deadly accidents.
The Importance of Mining Safety Signs and Symbols
Signs and symbols communicate important messages at a glance using images and colors.…