Workplace Safety – Bridge To Safety

Understanding Safety Colors

August 25, 2021August 17, 2021 by Mike Wilson

There have been many dramatic improvements to workplace safety that have taken place over the past several generations. One of the biggest things that has improved safety is the use of visual communication techniques. These strategies allow a company to convey important information visually so that employees can take action more quickly and easily to avoid accidents or injuries. One great example of visual communication in the workplace is seen with the usage of safety …

ANSI Pipe Marking Standards

August 25, 2021September 1, 2020 by Mike Wilson

The pipe marking standards from ANSI are the most widely followed in the world. The system they have developed is proven to help make it faster and easier for people to identify what a particular pipe is used for, which will improve workplace safety. Whether you are already following these standards, or you need to implement it in your facility, it is important to make sure you know the various requirements set up by ANSI. …

What does HMIS stand for?

August 25, 2021March 27, 2020 by Mike Wilson

HMIS stands for Hazardous Materials Identification System. It is a rating system that uses numbers and colors to alert people of hazards associated with specific materials. This system was developed by the American Coatings Association with the intent of complying with OSHA Hazard Communication Standards. Today HMIS is used by many different industries because it is a simple way to show what type of danger is present, while also remaining in line with OSHA’s HazCom …

Who Uses Process Safety Management?

August 25, 2021February 28, 2019 by Jesse Allred

Many facilities need to develop a comprehensive process safety management program, and OSHA has focused its efforts on this standard in recent years. PSM is an important safety standard regarding highly hazardous chemicals and the proper handling of them. In addition to keeping workers safe, PSM aims to prevent potential disasters by reducing the risk of accidental release of flammable, toxic, or reactive chemicals into the environment. A 2013 Executive Order (EO 13650 “Improving Chemical …

Pipe Marking Color Codes

August 25, 2021January 23, 2019 by Jesse Allred

When marking pipes, you want to make sure employees can tell what’s in the pipe with just a glance, and this is usually done with a color-coding system. The industry standard was developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), an organization that developed the most widely used pipe color code standard. Employees working around pipes and even emergency personnel will be able to quickly identify the type of materials being carried in the pipe, …

Forklift Pre-Inspection Checklist

August 25, 2021December 28, 2018 by Jesse Allred

Most warehouses and manufacturing facilities use forklifts to complete critical daily operations but are also a common safety hazard. Forklift accidents can stem from a variety of problems, one of them being detectable equipment failure. Lowering common risk factors is the most important aspect of keeping forklifts safe for all the people involved in their operations and this can be done with pre-inspections of the vehicle. OSHA does require all forklifts to be examined on …