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Air Monitoring Systems / Respirator Survey - 3M, Gerson, MSA, Willson - Proper assessment of the hazard is the first important step to protection. This requires a thorough knowledge of processes, equipment, raw materials, end-products and by-products that can create an exposure hazard.
Air Monitoring Systems / Respirator Training - 3M, Gerson, MSA, Willson - For proper use of any respiratory protection device, it is essential that the user be properly instructed in its selection, use and maintenance. Both supervisors and workers must be so instructed by competent persons.
Confined Space Training - MSA - There are three basic classifications of respiratory hazards in confined spaces: oxygen-deficient air; particulate contaminants; and gas and vapor contaminants. Proper assessment of the hazard is the first important step to protection. Both supervisors and workers must be so instructed by competent persons.
Eye Wash and Drench Survey - Bradley - Facility and need assessment for compliance with safety standards. When the ANSI Z358.1 standard was revised, additional information and clarification was added regarding the performance, installation, maintenance, and use of these emergency fixtures.
Eye Wash and Drench Training - Bradley - Maintenance and training requirements in the safety standards includes provisions for emergency fixtures to be tested weekly and for all end users be instructed on the proper use of the fixture. In addition, instructions for all emergency equipment must be easily accessible to the maintenance and training staff at the end user location.
Eye Wear Protection Survey - Techna/Radians - Facility and need assessment for compliance with safety standards.
Eye Wear Protection Training - Techna/Radians - Training workers in the use of personal protection equipment (PPE) is the last line of defense for hazard protection.
Fall Protection Inspection - MSA - A fall arrest system is an assembly of components and subsystems, including the necessary connectors, used to arrest the user in a fall from a working height and suspend the user until rescue can be effected. A fall arrest system must always include a full body harness and connecting means between the harness and an anchorage or anchorage connector. Such connecting means may consist of a lanyard, energy (shock) absorber, fall arrester (rope grab), lifeline, self-retracting lanyard or qualified combinations of these and all must be inspected.
Fall Protection Training - MSA - There are numerous OSHA regulations and ANSI standards that apply to fall protection and confined space entry. The employer must understand these regulations and standards when selecting the appropriate fall protection and confined space entry/retrieval equipment.
Fire Extinguisher Survey - Kidde - Facility and need assessment.
First Aid Survey - First Aid Only - Facility and need assessment.
First Aid Training - First Aid Only - Need assessment.
Foot Protection Survey - DeWalt, Tingley - Facility and need assessment for steel toe shoes & boots, rubber boots.
Glove Survey - Protective Industrial Products (PIP) - The purpose of this survey is to assure that employees are using the appropriate type of gloves for the tasks to be performed. For example, foundry workers generally must wear gloves that provide thermal protection, while meat cutters must wear gloves that protect against cuts. While the selection of the appropriate type of glove for a certain task or hazard may seem to be obvious, OSHA's rulemaking record indicates that many hand injuries have occurred because the wrong type of glove was used for a certain task.
Hand Hygiene Facility Inspection - GOJO - The right combination of products for each job, dispensing products where and when they're needed. What you can expect from an inspection and implementation of the recommendations:
Hand Hygiene Training - GOJO - Education to improve worker behavior. The in-plant training program is designed to integrate seamlessly into your company's worker safety program. It consists of:
Hand Tool Training - Armstrong, Craftsman - Need assessment. Booklet recommendation: “Guide to Hand Tools: Selection; Safety Tips Proper Use and Care.” Published by the Hand Tools Institute, this booklet provides more complete information on the proper, safer use of hand tools. Available in limited quantities.
Hearing Protection Survey - Aearo - Facility and need assessment.
Hearing Conservation Training - Aearo - Proper use of hearing protection.
Heat Stress Survey - Sqwincher - Facility and need assessment. Heat-related injuries are on the rise, many of which may result in temporary disability or worse. Water alone is not always the answer depending upon environmental conditions. Replentisment of electrolytes and minerals needed for rehydration may be the answer. It is much easier to prevent heat stress injuries than to recover from them.
Hoist, Chain, Forging and Load Binder Inspection - Columbus McKinnon (CM) - Comprehensive inspections of hoists, chain slings and related lifting attachments are completed on site.
Hoist, Chain, Forging and Load Binder Training - Columbus McKinnon (CM) - Differences in types of chain, product selection, and regulations are outlined in this training session providing insight into the proper use of lifting products.
Ladder Inspection - Werner - Each material has characteristics which make it best for certain applications, and one material may be better suited to the work environment or work application of the user. In any case all materials are subject to wear and tear so inspections are a must to perform under current regulatory requirements.
Ladder Training - Werner - Different people, projects, and tasks that you do, require the use of ladders of varying styles, sizes, grades, and materials. Understand the four key elements in ladder selection and choose the right ladder for the job! Style, Size, Duty Rating and Material to meet regulatory requirements.
Lock Out / Tag Out Inspection - Brady - Lockout/Tagout Standard (29 CFR1910.147) requires that all energy sources be turned off and "locked out" while machines are serviced or maintained. Compliance with this requires several important steps and the right products. Inspection is mandatory.
Lock Out / Tag Out Training - Brady - Steps to Lockout Compliance / What is OSHA looking for?
1.) Written Program, 2.) Machine Specific Lockout Procedures, 3.) Train Employees, 4.) Program Implementation. Instruction all from a qualified factory trained representative.
Power Tool Training - Dewalt – Need assessment.
Protective Clothing Survey/Inspection - Kimberly Clark, Lakeland, Tingley - Facility and need assessment as well as Level A suit inspections. Proper assessment of the hazard is the first important step to protection. The assessment includes limited-use and disposable clothing, chemical protective clothing, flame resistant clothing, woven and anti-static clothing, aluminized industrial heat protective clothing and hand and arm protective products. This requires a thorough knowledge of processes, equipment, raw materials, end-products and by-products that can create an exposure hazard.
Protective Clothing Training - Lakeland - Training on CD. For proper use of any protective clothing, it is essential that the user be properly instructed in its selection, use and maintenance. Both supervisors and workers must be so instructed by competent persons.
Signage Survey - Brady - Identification survey takes operations, maintenance and safety training information out of the training room, and puts the right information at the point of need – on pipes, valves, manifolds, tanks, vessels, equipment, aisles and doorways. As companies search for new ways to increase productivity, streamline processes and improve safety, they are realizing the benefits of a well-labeled facility.
Sling Inspection - Lift-All - OSHA regulations require that all slings receive a thorough inspection at least once per year by a competent person. You now have the opportunity to have a thorough, documented inspection performed free of charge by a factory trained Lift-All representative. Chain slings, wire rope slings, web slings, roundslings and wire mesh slings all can be inspected in one survey by a qualified representative.
Sling Training - Lift-All - “Safety in Lifting” seminar. A Lift-All representative will come to your location with the Lift-All produced 22 minute video “Safety in Lifting” and discuss sling information that is appropriate to your employees.
Spill and Leakage Containment Inspection - Sorbent Products Corp. (SPC) – On-site inspection of walkways, overspray leaks/drips, workstations, heavy cleanup, spill response, drum/liquid storage, outfall/discharge and drains. Product recommendations.
Spill and Leakage Containment Training - Sorbent Products Corp. (SPC) - What kind of sorbents are available? What distinguishes a good sorbent? Why do they have different colors? What is the real cost of a spill? Who uses sorbents?
Storage Cabinet and Containers for Flammable Materials Inspection - Protectoseal - One of the most comprehensive on-site inspections of safety products for storing, handling, dispensing and disposal of flammable liquids.
Storage Cabinet and Containers for Flammable Materials Training - Protectoseal - A lesson in the characteristics of flammable liquids and an introduction to basic fire protection methods and devices. A guide to codes and specifications established by government agencies and nationally recognized advisory bodies.