Tech Bulletin: Silica Table 1

Quartz, cristobalite, and tridymite walk into a bar…  Sorry, we haven’t figured out the punchline yet, but now that we have your attention, it’s time to talk about silica.   If you aren’t already aware, OSHA is now enforcing most provisions of...

Winterize the Job Site

Winterize your home, winterize your car, winterize your yard – don’t forget to winterize your job site!  Scaffolding and Ladders Winterizing scaffold equipment can be difficult. The only time employees can be on scaffolding during snowy or icy conditions is if all the...

Extension Cord Safety Tech Bulletin

Tech Bulletin: Extension Cord Safety Extension Cords Mr. Mustard, in the library with an extension cord. Yep, an extension cord can kill and cause destruction. Exposed wiring. Missing ground prongs. Bad placement. Daisy chaining. Take your pick – all are common...

Traffic Safety: Traffic Control Plans and Training

Traffic Safety Traffic safety can be confusing for everyone – even the CSPs at Safex! That’s why we called in a local expert and our friend, Mr. Parr Peterson, of the Paul Peterson Company, to help us better understand safety on the roads! During our interview, Mr....

Scaffolding – What You Need To Know

Scaffolding…what’s that? A scaffold is an elevated temporary work surface that supports employees or materials. What are the different types? Suspended Scaffolds: A plaform suspended from overhead. Supported Scaffolds: One or more platforms supported by poles, legs,...