Asbestos can be found in many buildings built before the 1980's. Companies used asbestos because of it's high heat resistant qualities making it great to use as an electrical insulator. However, prior to the 1980's, no one knew the long-term health hazards of asbestos. A natural mineral composed of fibrous crystals, asbestos is highly dangerous if inhaled. Health Hazard Exposure...
Are you part of a construction crew that routinely has to excavate in order to accomplish your assignment? Are you part of a landscaping company that also installs automatic sprinkler systems? If you find yourself in a position like this, or one that is similar, then you know the very important rule: Check before you dig. You never know what...
Whether you’re coordinating a disaster response team, or you’re a volunteer organization heading up a relief effort, it’s important to make the public aware of your presence. Incident command vests are a simple solution for this challenge. Incident command vests come in a variety of colors and feature clear pockets for name badges or roles. This makes it easier for the public to...
Allergies are a problem that affect many people. Some of the most common allergies include dust, mold, and pet dander. People who are particularly susceptible to these allergies can have a difficult time when trying to get simple chores done around the house, so when it comes time for spring cleaning, it can be a nightmare for allergy sufferers. At...
“Work a job you like, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” says the common saying. Everyone wants a job they enjoy. When many people think about a happy job, they think of working at home or something like that. Something most people wouldn’t think of is construction. The fact is, many construction workers are some of the...
In many cases, your hands are your livelihood. Protecting them is vital to ensuring your ability to earn a living. Leather work gloves are a great way to protect your hands in construction, industrial work, and warehouse activities. For tree trimming safety, leather gloves are ideal protection for many reasons Leather gloves from SafetyGearOnline.com come in bright colors for high visibility...
Construction sites can be very dangerous and it is important for every company to take measures to reduce injury. A safe environment makes for happier workers and better efficiency. Here are some ways to make a construction site safe. Inspection – Have someone thoroughly inspect the site for possible hazards. Also check for hazardous materials to make sure they are identified, marked...
There are plenty of jobs out there in which wearing a safety vest is a good idea. There are also many different types of safety vests available. So how do you know what vest is the right one for the job? It all comes down to fit and function. Let’s take a moment to look at some of the more common safety...
High-visibility clothing is a type of personal protective equipment. It is worn by people who work in areas where there are moving vehicles, like airports, road construction, and accident sites. In addition to vests, there are hi-vis long-sleeve shirts, T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, pants, and rain gear available to keep you safe. Here are some reasons to wear high visibility clothing at work...
STOP Sign History Did you know, the first STOP traffic sign ever made was printed on white back ground with black lettering, during 1915 in Detroit, Michigan. However, between 1935 and 1971 the STOP sign took on a variety of colors. Looking back, history shows how the STOP sign was designed with red letters on a yellow background, and yellow...
