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Home » Authors » Wesley J. Maertz

Wesley J. Maertz

Wesley J. Maertz, CSP CET, is a technical safety specialist at Grainger, a leader in safety services and solutions, offering technical support and training to help customers comply with workplace safety regulations and safeguard facilities.

For more information on creating a safer working environment, visit http://safety.grainger.com.

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NFPA 70E 2018 changes

Energized Equipment Update: Reviewing the NFPA 70E 2018 changes

Wesley J. Maertz
May 16, 2018
Changes in the NFPA 70E 2018 edition include new guidelines for selecting personal protective equipment (PPE) and an emphasis on the hierarchy of controls for risk assessment. Here are the key NFPA 70E changes that EHS leaders need to know.
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hazards control hierarchy for welding

Follow the hazards control hierarchy to reduce welding risks

Back to basics
Wesley J. Maertz
December 13, 2017

There are more than 100 different ways to weld metals together. With so many different ways to weld, types of metals, and filler materials comes many hazards such as flying particles, harmful dust, smoke, fumes, heat and light radiation.


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Fall protection more than PPE

There’s more to fall protection than wearing PPE

Identify, evaluate & control
Wesley J. Maertz
September 1, 2017

Employers faced with these fall hazards tend to ignore the three lines of defense and go straight to personal protective equipment to solve their fall issues. What is needed is an understanding of the revised OSHA rule on walking and working surfaces and related fall protection consensus standards.


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How to find the best footwear fit for specific hazards

The sole of construction
Wesley J. Maertz
June 1, 2017

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between safety footwear that costs less than $100 and those that cost more than $300? While elements like quality of leather, name brand and where it was made factor into the final cost, the largest differentiator is the quality and type of construction.


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eyewash flushing & shower drenching

OSHA regulations vary for eyewash flushing & shower drenching

Wesley J. Maertz
February 2, 2016
The question often comes up as to where OSHA calls out eyewash requirements.
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Footwear standards

Footwear standards define performance criteria

Wesley J. Maertz
November 1, 2015

Hazards exist in every workplace in many different forms. Employees face many possible foot injuries from falling/rolling objects, crushing or penetrating materials, hot substances, corrosive or poisonous materials and electrical hazards to name a few.


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Footwear standards

Footwear standards define performance criteria

Wesley J. Maertz
October 1, 2015

Hazards exist in every workplace in many different forms. Employees face many possible foot injuries from falling/rolling objects, crushing or penetrating materials, hot substances, corrosive or poisonous materials and electrical hazards to name a few.


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flammable chemical storage

How to manage flammable chemical storage

Wesley J. Maertz
August 3, 2015

Typical flammable chemical storage considerations may include temperature, ignition control, ventilation, segregation and identification.


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lockout-tagout

Lockout/Tagout and machine guarding

Wesley J. Maertz
April 1, 2015
Most safety professionals know OSHA standards as stand-alone requirements.


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Particulate protection

Wesley J. Maertz
November 1, 2010

Here’s an overview of NIOSH-approved particulate respirators and answers some commonly asked questions regarding respiratory protection.


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