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Gas Detection: Special Precautions for Hydrogen Sulfide

By Paul Lawton Jul 21, 2014 Chemicals

Updated: Jul 25, 2014

Hydrogen sulfide gas is very corrosive and therefore extremely hazardous. You need to take special precautions when choosing equipment and establishing safe work procedures. Hydrogen sulfide gas is very corrosive and therefore extremely hazardous. You need to take special precautions when choosing equipment and establishing safe work procedures. All oil and gas well drilling sites […]

Not Too Hot to Handle: Tips for Preventing Heat-Induced Illnesses and Injuries

By Paul Lawton Jul 18, 2014 Training

Updated: Jul 23, 2014

Late July brings some of the hottest temperatures of the year around the country. So it’s a good time for some refreshing refresher training on how your workers can beat the heat. Today’s Advisor gives you some training content. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) warns that heat-induced occupational illnesses, injuries, and […]

Chemical-Resistant Gloves: Key Considerations

By Paul Lawton Jul 17, 2014 Personal Protective Equipment

Updated: Jul 23, 2014

Are chemical-resistant gloves required in your workplace? How do you select the right ones? When it comes to chemical-resistant gloves, several choices exist, and there are a number of issues to consider when selecting the right glove: Consider the type of chemical. Acids, caustics, solvents, and oils have different requirements for gloves. Chemical contact considerations […]

Select the Right Gloves to Prevent Employee Hand Injuries

By Paul Lawton Jul 16, 2014 Personal Protective Equipment

Updated: Jul 22, 2014

OSHA says 70 percent of workers sustaining hand injuries were not wearing gloves, and that the other 30 percent were wearing improper or damaged gloves. These estimates underscore the need for proper glove selection and care. Some general glove use and care instructions for your next safety meeting on hand protection include: Make sure the […]