by Dana Chang | Nov 15, 2024 | Safety
What is an Extension Ladder? Also known as “portable ladders,” extension ladders usually have two sections that operate in brackets or guides allowing for adjustable lengths. (See Figure 1, below.) Because extension ladders are not self-supporting, they require a...
by Dana Chang | Nov 1, 2024 | Environmental, Health, Safety
REACH requires the registration of chemical substances manufactured or imported into the EU in quantities exceeding 1 metric ton per year. This requirement applies per substance and per manufacturer or importer (as appropriate). Registration applies to chemical...
by Dana Chang | Oct 18, 2024 | Health, Safety
Fire is a chemical reaction that requires three elements to be present for the reaction to take place and continue. The three elements are: Heat, or an ignition sourceFuel Oxygen These three elements typically are referred to as the “fire triangle.” Fire is the...
by Dana Chang | Oct 11, 2024 | Health, Safety
This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign provides an ideal opportunity to educate workers about the importance of fire safety. In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. Fire safety education isn’t just for...
by Dana Chang | Oct 4, 2024 | Health, Safety
What is hazardous energy? Energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, or other sources in machines and equipment can be hazardous to workers. During the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment, the unexpected...
by Dana Chang | Sep 27, 2024 | Health, Safety
Would you be able to provide aid to someone in cardiac arrest? Results of a recent survey suggest that for about half of us, the answer is no. Researchers at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center surveyed more than 1,000 U.S. adults on their ability to help...
