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Safety complacency is a huge issue within all industries. The realm of industrial safety holds concerns about fall protection systems.

In the late 1700s, gas detection was unheard of. It was believed that mine explosions were the result of unsafe conditions throughout the industry, but with no scientific proof, the only clear indication of this was the continued loss of human life within the mine.

There are many types of construction jobs that require different combinations of protection.

Years ago fall protection equipment was heavy and uncomfortable. Buckles and D-rings were clumsy, bulky forgings.

A successful lockout-tagout program goes beyond purchasing padlocks, tags and lockout devices.

Electrical safety is a serious issue. Every month, OSHA names on its website companies cited and fined for non-compliance with electrical safety guidelines.

According to OSHA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), working in cold environments places workers at risk for hazards such as hypothermia, immersion hypothermia, frostbite, trench foot and chilblains.

In February of this year, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released a report entitled “The Total Cost of Fire in the United States.”

For decades workers were stuck with a flame-resistant coverall, button-down work shirt and bulky winter coat.

If you are in the safety business, most likely you are well aware of the function of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and its value in saving lives.