Portable area lights fill the gap between large, expensive generator-operated lighting and the need to have long-duration area lighting for smaller jobs with a need for rapid deployment and use in any weather.
Industrial relocation can be complicated, time-consuming and often dangerous projects to help companies make money, save money or increase productivity.
In commoditized industries where competition is based largely on who can offer the lowest price, there is an intense pressure to squeeze every penny out of the cost of operations.
When selecting laser protective eyewear, wavelength coverage and optical density (OD) are the most common characteristics considered by safety managers and users.
When it comes to electric arc flash protection, “layering” can be a cost-effective, practical way to clothe workers as they move between tasks with different hazard ratings.
The campaign’s goal is to prevent falls from roofs, ladders and scaffolds by encouraging construction contractors to plan ahead, provide the right equipment and train everyone to use the equipment safely.
The “Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction” (http://stopconstructionfalls.com), an initiative launched jointly by NIOSH and OSHA, targets companies of all sizes but significant efforts are focused on raising awareness among smaller companies.
The NSC Expo, with the theme, “Leading Safety into the Future,” will be held in the NSC’s hometown of Chicago, Sept. 30–Oct. 2.
September 5, 2013
Some big names will be coming to the Windy City. The Congress kicks off Monday morning with appearances by Janet Froetscher, President & CEO of the National Safety Council, Kent McElhattan, Chairman, Board of Directors of the National Safety Council, and Jeff Woodbury, Incoming Chairman, Board of Directors, of the National Safety Council.
Tracking state initiatives can be tricky due to the absence of a nationwide consensus and the reality that sometimes the rules change from state to local government levels.