Basic safety signs are not just visual indications of the hazards that may exist, they are posted indicators to alert you to the types of actions that can promote safety on a regular basis and minimize accidents. Recognizing basic safety signs can protect you and your company from accidents on the job. You are responsible ......
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Why Should Your First Aid Kits Be Inspected?
Why is First Aid Important? First Aid is an essential component of your company’s emergency response system and overall health and safety program. What would happen if someone at work suddenly stopped breathing and no one knew how to help that person? What if the necessary First Aid supplies and equipment were not available to...
Nitrile Gloves compared to other disposable gloves
Nitrile gloves are made with synthetic latex. They contain no latex proteins and are much more puncture or abrasion resistant than natural rubber – up to 3 times more puncture resistant, in fact. The advantages of Nitrile over Latex or Vinyl Nitrile Gloves offer a high degree of protection against a variety of chemical...
Eyewash Solution
Eyewash Solutions According to the American National Standards Institute Standards (ANSI), which also apply to Canadian workplaces, the “flushing fluid” or eyewash solutions can be defined as potable (drinking) water, preserved water, preserved buffered saline solution and other medically acceptable solutions. The Qu...
Eyewash Stations and Showers
What are the requirements for Eye Wash Stations or Showers? Emergency showers and eyewash stations provide immediate decontamination in the workplace. They are designed for immediate flushing away of hazardous substances from the skin or eyes. It is crucially important to treat exposure to a hazardous substance (especially i...
Disposable Gloves
How to Choose the Right Ones for my Application? Disposable gloves are one of the most important items in your first aid kit. They are some of the most widely used products and span a variety of industries and applications. Disposable gloves are made of a variety of material such as nitrile, latex, vinyl and ......
Automated External Defibrillators (AED)
What does AED mean? AED means Automated External Defibrillators. Are Defibrillators and AEDs the same? Automated External Defibrillators are a type of defibrillator. Other types of defibrillators are semi-manual defibrillators and manual defibrillators. AEDs are easy to use and require just a few hours of training to learn. Why...
ANSI Z358.1-2004 – The standard for Eyewash/Showers in the workplace
What is ANSI Z358.1-2004? In 1970 the Occupational Safety and Health Act was instituted to ensure that workers are provided with “safe and healthful working conditions”. Because of the ambiguity of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) regulation regarding emergency eyewash and shower equipment, the American Nati...
