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April 21, 2025Window cleaning is more than just making windows look good — it's an important part of maintaining a healthy and comfortable environment. Clean windows can improve indoor air quality by removing dust and allergens and letting in more sunlight, helping everyone feel and work better. Keeping windows clean makes a great first impression and can even help increase property value. Regular window cleaning can also help prevent damage by allowing early identification of issues.
Conversely, dirty windows can negatively impact a business' image and lead to higher energy costs. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting, having a well-equipped arsenal of supplies is essential. Discover 10 must-have professional window cleaning supplies and tools, from glass cleaners and squeegees to water-fed cleaning systems.
1. T-bars and Sleeves
T-bars are the standard tool used when applying cleaning solutions -
April 21, 2025Abrasives are commonly used in metalworking, the manufacturing and automotive industries, woodworking, and other industrial processing applications. However, even with some recent improvements in the tools and products available, using abrasives can still be hazardous. Workers who use these materials must be trained on the potential hazards and equipped with the appropriate PPE and other protections.
Conducting a thorough risk assessment for workers who use abrasives is the first step toward understanding all the risks involved with abrasive usage. Once the risks are known and documented, the next step is figuring out how to help reduce or even eliminate exposure where possible. Nick Manor, an expert in abrasives and safety at 3M, explained the most common of these hazards, as well as some possible ways to help reduce worker risk.
Hazards of Using Abrasives
Airborne Particulates
Abrasive activities often produce high volumes of dust. Some dust particles, -
April 07, 2025Work zone safety: New resource for tower workers
Communication tower workers NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association Roadway operations Roadway worker safety Tower workers Utility worker safety Utility workers Work zone safety
Watertown, SD — New guidance from NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association outlines five key safety elements for communication tower industry workers who operate in and around roadway work zones.
The components:
Traffic control plan. This comprehensive design “outlines how traffic will be managed through or around a work zone” and is “essential for maintaining safety and ensuring minimal disruption to traffic flow while protecting both workers and the public.”
Personal protective equipment. It’s “essential for safeguarding workers in the hazardous environment of a work zone.”
Flagging operations. Flaggers -
April 07, 2025Safety gloves are an integral part of the personal protective equipment (PPE) that protects workers from injuries across various industries. These gloves are a kind of second skin that allows them to handle hazardous materials, chemicals, and tools without sacrificing the dexterity they need to perform their work skillfully.
Like all other safety equipment, however, gloves are not a generic product. For workers to be safe, they must be equipped with the right type of glove for the job they will be performing and the specific hazards they might encounter.
There are a number of factors that go into selecting the right safety glove. But arguably the most important is the material that the glove is made from and the protection that material provides.
This article will go over 12 common types of safety glove to help you find the one that will meet your needs.
OSHA Hand Protection Requirements
Adequate hand protection is not optional. Employers -
April 07, 2025It’s time for warm weather, long weekends, and backyard cookouts. But the summer season also brings unique workplace hazards.
Staying safe during the hot weather means understanding and managing the risks. From illnesses like heat stress and heat stroke to summer construction projects, let’s look at some of the top summer safety hazards and how to address them.
Hazard #1: Fatigue
While the summer sun can be a welcome change from cold winter days, it can also lead to fatigue for workers who spend a lot of time in. The sun tends to sap energy for a few reasons:
Your body is working overtime to keep you cool
Dehydration sets in more quickly
UV rays trigger chemical changes in the body
Fatigue is more than just feeling a little tired – it’s a form of impairment. It can reduce mental and physical functioning, affect judgment and concentration, slow reaction time, and lower motivation. For workers who work near traffic or operate heavy machinery, -
March 25, 2025Understanding and Avoiding Electrocution Risks
Comprehensive training and a robust safety culture are key to preventing electrocution risks in manufacturing settings.
Electrical hazards are one of the most dangerous and often overlooked risks in manufacturing. Many workers assume that factory and production-controlled environments, established protocols, and modern equipment eliminate the possibility of electrocution from high-voltage equipment. However, data proves otherwise.
The manufacturing industry is among the top five industries with the highest number of electrical fatalities. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), 74% of workplace electrical fatalities occur in non-electrical occupations, indicating that workers outside of traditional electrical roles face significant risks. Additionally, 28% of all workplace electrical fatalities take place on industrial premises, reinforcing the need for heightened safety awareness -
March 25, 2025Addressing Hidden Risk in Your Worker Training
Any worker on a company’s property or job site must be sufficiently trained, including contractors and other temporary employees.
Worker safety is a top priority for organizations across all industries, especially considering how dangerous some day-to-day tasks can be. Accidents and human error on the job can lead to serious injury and even death.
Among the many risks supply chain organizations face in today’s dynamic environment, workers are the most unpredictable factor. That’s why all effective risk management strategies begin with worker training.
However, worker training cannot begin and end with an organization’s direct employees. Any worker on a company’s property or job site must be sufficiently trained, including contractors and other temporary employees. These workers often have the same complex responsibilities as permanent staff—requiring an equal understanding of company policies, equipment, -
March 25, 2025Can A Mask Detect Respiratory Health?
A prototype smart mask can check for asthma, COPD, and post-COVID infections.
It is generally accepted that your wearable can help you with health concerns. And there have been instances of a smart watch alerting a wearer to an abnormal heart beat that lead to life-saving procedures.
Well now professor of medical engineering at Caltech, Wei Gao, has developed a prototype for a smart mask that can monitor respiratory health.
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It can check for a range of conditions including asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), and post-COVID-19 infections.
It does this by monitoring physical changes such as temperature, humidity, or rate of breathing.
To test the masks, the breath of patients with asthma or COPD were monitored for nitrite, a biomarker for inflammation in both conditions. The results showed that -
March 17, 2025Not all work risks are created equal. That’s why it’s important to have additional plans in place to protect those working in confined spaces.
Benjamin Franklin famously once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail” but nowhere is this statement clearer—or riskier—than when it comes to worker safety. The more employers can prepare and plan their workers’ safety now, the more successful their safety programs will be down the road. The more updates that employers can make on their existing safety plans and protocols, the more peace of mind they—and their workers—will have when work is being performed.
This applies to working safely in confined spaces. It also applies to the most significant hazard that threatens workers in confined spaces: the lack of preparation and awareness of important occupational procedures and protocols. This encompasses all industries in which its people are required -
March 17, 2025Exoskeletons can reduce injuries and boost productivity—but choosing the right one is critical. Discover key questions safety pros must ask before investing.
Exoskeletons and exosuits, or exos for short, are revolutionizing the workplace. No longer relegated to science fiction or clunky lab prototypes, modern occupational exoskeleton designs boast a strong scientific foundation and real-world performance capabilities. These advancements translate to tangible benefits including reduced injury rates, decreased employee turnover, and increased productivity. With a growing number of models entering the market each year, safety professionals face a crucial question: How do I choose the right exoskeleton for my workforce to effectively address our specific needs?
This article explores key questions to ask vendors before purchasing and implementing exoskeletons. We will focus on back exos, the most prevalent type, as they address the most common workplace needs, but many of these
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