The CDC recently issued a message for those involved in recovery measures from Hurricane Michael. The document is titled, “Hurricane Key Messages for Employers, Workers and Volunteers.” It covers the potential dangers involved in cleanup work and proper safety precautions, with links at the end of each section to additional resources. The topics addressed in … Continue reading CDC Issues Message for Hurricane Michael Cleanup → Continue reading →

Originally posted at thinknsa.com As the winter months approach and the temperature drops, it’s important to keep workers warm by selecting the proper FR clothing. The cooler temperatures create a new hazard for workers: Coldstress. Similar to heat stress, this occurs when someone loses the ability to regulate their body temperature due to being exposed … Continue reading Selecting FR Clothing for Cooler Weather → Continue reading →

As you probably already know the American National Standards Institute publishes a voluntary set of standards and best practices for the construction industry. The latest standard addresses equipment used to tether and/or contain hand tools, components and other objects that could fall from at-heights applications. Increasing numbers of employees are finding themselves ascending to heights … Continue reading ANSI/ISEA 121-2018 Just Dropped. Here’s the Deal. → Continue reading →

Silica Awareness – Tuesday, January 16th Please register for this lunch & learn session by Friday, January 12th This presentation is designed to benefit managers as well as employees. This session will cover: What is respirable crystalline silica? Why are we concerned? What do the standards require for construction and general industry? What is specified … Continue reading Silica Awareness Lunch & Learn – Indianapolis Location → Continue reading →

DAYTON, OH — Dayton, Ohio based Ritz Safety LLC, one of the largest privately-held safety companies in the U.S., announces the acquisition of Lone Star Safety & Supply, headquartered in Dallas, TX and with additional branches in San Antonio, Texas and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, effective Dec. 1 2016. Lone Star Safety has served the safety industry in … Continue reading Ritz Safety Acquires Dallas-Based Lone Star Safety & Supply → Continue reading →