Tech Bulletins

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 its...

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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...

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Traffic Safety: Traffic Control Plans and Training

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. Peterson discussed a lot of details revolving around pre-planning traffic and road work. Major points, aspects or elements? included traffic control plans, the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (or OMUTCD for short), and municipalities that require traffic control plans.

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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,...

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Let’s Talk About Heat Exposure

Who’s in the Hot Seat? Lots of people are exposed to heat on the job, either outdoors or in hot indoor environments. Factors like high air temperatures, radiant heat sources, high humidity, direct physical contact with hot objects, or strenuous physical activities can...

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Let’s Talk Cranes and Rigging!

Whoa! First things first… Don’t just jump into that crane and start driving! OSHA 1926.1427: Operator Qualifications and Certifications says that employers must ensure that operators are qualified or certified before operating any equipment. So how do I get legit? You...

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