Chuck Ashelin is engineering manager for Zoneworks. A 15-year industry veteran, he holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. For more information on Zoneworks products, call 800-553-4834 or visit www.zoneworks.com.

Curtain walls trap noise in sonic attacks

Curtain walls trap noise in pockets of protection

A solution for sonic attacks

Chuck Ashelin

February 7, 2019

Loud noises such as a backing semi-trailer or a fire alarm alert workers of impending danger. However, loud noises themselves can be dangerous, causing a host of immediate and long-term problems for employees and operations.

Turn the sound down: Bring the curtain down on noise challenges

Chuck Ashelin

December 5, 2017

In addition to long-term damage, OSHA warns that excessive noise can cause physical and psychological stress, reduce productivity, interfere with communication and concentration, and contribute to workplace accidents and injuries.

Contain industrial noise with acoustic curtain walls

Chuck Ashelin

January 2, 2014

It can be easy to underestimate the importance of hearing protection when working with and around machinery and processes that can cause much more immediate injury.

One dock fire is too many

Chuck Ashelin

May 3, 2011

Virtually all safety and loss prevention managers appreciate the inherent dangers of the loading dock, especially since it’s usually a very busy place with forklifts, semi-trailers and pedestrians.

Attend this webinar to learn the 14 elements of PSM and how to group them to make managing them more efficient as well as how to identify internal stakeholders and understand what’s important to them.

ISHN Magazine

2019 February

Among the articles in the February 2019 issue of ISHN Magazine, we have research and tips for proper safety glove hand protection, offer a closer look at worker health and safety, and much more.

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