Working in high-risk areas, such as a loading dock, can present a variety of hazards and safety issues for employees. In addition to always paying attention to what they’re doing, workers must always be aware [...]
Hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, chisels, pliers, and screwdrivers, are often an underrated source of potential injury. These tools might seem harmless, but they can result in serious injuries including loss of eyesight or [...]
When working with any equipment that produces intense flames, heat, or an electrical arc, working with caution and taking all preventative safety measures is a must to help ensure your safety and that of those [...]
Spotter Buddy and Arin Alert, two technologies set to provide maximum safety for workers around mobile equipment, are being showcased at this week's VPPPA National Conference in New Orleans. If you're attending the show, we [...]
As per OSHA, "despite being covered since 1971 under the original steel erection standard, America's 56,000 steel erectors continue to suffer 35 fatal accidents per year, a rate of one death per 1,600 workers." The [...]
In construction, some of the most dangerous operations are excavation and trenching. According to OSHA, a trench is “a narrow underground excavation that is deeper than it is wide, and is no wider than 15 [...]
The Fourth of July is almost here, and those white tents are popping up in parking lots everywhere to sell you fireworks. Beautiful, fun, and exciting, fireworks are a HUGE part of celebrating America’s birthday. [...]
Safety signage is not only a priority, it’s a requirement (as per OSHA). Signs are used in a variety of industries and workplaces for hazard recognition. Standard or personalized, it’s important to incorporate signage into [...]
SunnySide Supply's Nanette and Paul Battista, along with product manager Bennett Cooper, are currently participating in the Safety 2019 Professional Development Conference & Exposition in New Orleans. Their focus is around educating other safety professionals on [...]
A slip or trip at work can have serious consequences including death. According to the National Safety Council, "In 2013, injuries from slips, trips and falls resulted in 229,190 cases involving days away from work, [...]
