07 Jul Flammable Liquids – Gasoline
Flammable Liquids – Gasoline Gasoline is one of the most commonly used flammable liquids, and that familiarity can cause workers to underestimate its hazards. Gasoline is highly volatile, readily ignitable, and...
05 Jul Chemical Hazards – Composite Safety
Chemical Hazards – Composite Safety Composite manufacturing and repair can expose employees to hazardous chemicals, vapors, fibers, dust, and particulates. Common materials include resins, catalysts or hardeners, fiberglass, carbon fiber, aramid...
05 Jul Chemical Hazards – Hazardous Materials Identification System
Chemical Hazards Hazardous Materials Identification System Hazardous chemical labels provide important information about workplace chemical hazards. Employees must understand the labeling system used at their workplace and know how to obtain more...
28 Mar Be Cautious With Sulfuric Acid
Be Cautious With Sulfuric Acid Sulfuric acid is a highly corrosive chemical used in many industrial processes, including metal cleaning, petroleum processing, fertilizer production, and battery applications. Contact with sulfuric acid...
16 Feb Acetone Use & Care
Acetone Use & Care Acetone is a widely used solvent found in cleaning products, coatings, adhesives, paint-related products, and many industrial processes. It evaporates quickly and is effective at removing oils,...
11 Jun Why Use A Safety Can For Gasoline?
Why Use a Safety Can for Gasoline? Gasoline is an extremely flammable liquid that can produce ignitable vapors at normal temperatures. Improper storage, handling, or transfer can result in fires, explosions,...
15 May Appreciating The Hazards Of Oxyacetylene
Appreciating the Hazards of Oxyacetylene Oxyacetylene equipment is commonly used for welding, cutting, heating, and brazing. Because experienced workers may use this equipment routinely, it can be easy to overlook how...
15 May Springtime Yard & Field Maintenance
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Springtime Yard & Field Maintenance Safety Springtime yard and field maintenance often brings increased outdoor activity, equipment movement, material handling, and chemical use. Before operations become busy, inspect and organize yards,...
13 May What Is A Hazardous Material Or Chemical?
What Is a Hazardous Material or Chemical? Hazardous materials and chemicals are found in many workplaces and may present serious safety or health risks if they are not properly identified, handled,...
24 Jul Carbon Monoxide Safety – Surviving the Deadly Silent Killer
It's that time of year when we all require heat to stay warm and survive the winter cold. The fuels that we burn to create heat also produce CARBON MONOXIDE...