first-aid first’-aid’ (fûrst’ād’) adj.
n.
Emergency treatment administered to an injured or sick person before professional medical care is available.

First Aid Kits and Supplies include everything from Storage Cabinets and First Aid Kits to Refills on Pain Medications and Bandages. First Aid Kits and Supplies are necessary in every facility or warehouse, regardless of the type of product being produced. First Aid Signs, Labels and Tags are also available to remind employees of First Aid locations and procedures.

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I think we all know the importance of posting warning messages, but when is it too much? I recently read an article posted by Forbes.com that read “Only a moron would try to wash her daughter in a washing machine; or shake hands with the business end of a chainsaw; or light a match to check the contents of a gas tank.” Although these warnings are geared toward consumer use products, what about warning messages in your facility? Some say you can never be too safe. After all, it’s better to be safe than sorry, right?

Seton is here to help you create the perfect safety sign for your needs with Custom Safety Signs. So whether you want to remind a person to save their eyes by wearing goggles while working or not to hold the wrong end of a chainsaw, we can help you do that. Visit Seton.com to Design Your Own sign online and make your work facility a little safer.

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Did you know that March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month? The Prevent Blindness America website reports that “more than 2,000 people injure their eyes at work each day”. Those are some scary statistics and what is even scarier is that “of the total amount of [eye] work-related injuries, 10-20 % will cause temporary or permanent vision loss”. We at Seton want to remind you about the importance of wearing proper eye protection and posting eye protection signs in your workplace. We want to help keep you and your employees safe and offer many safety signs to suits your individual facility needs. We have a large selection of OSHA Safety Signs to post in work areas, where eye wear is required. We also have various signs for posting near eyewash stations and first aid stations so employees can locate them quickly. Remember, work safe and stay safe not only in March, but all year long.

For more info on Workplace Eye Wellness Month please visit the Blindness America website for tips on how to prevent eye injuries the type of safety eye protection you should wear.

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OSHA’s latest rule on cranes and derricks in construction went into effect on November 8, 2010 and now impacts equipment not typically categorized as cranes in the past. The new rule, meant to prevent the leading causes of crane-related accidents and fatalities, now includes definitions referring to “multi-purpose machines”. Defined as “[machines] configured to hoist and lower (by means of a winch or hook) and horizontally move a suspended load”, users of these non-traditional crane products should be aware of these changes and how the new regulations will impact how they use their equipment. Click here to visit the OSHA site and download a PowerPoint Presentation on the new law.

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Employers are required to protect employees from workplace hazards that can cause injury; including sharp edges, falling objects, flying sparks, chemicals, noise and a variety of other potentially dangerous situations. To learn more about OSHA’s requirements for PPE use in the workplace visit: OSHA.gov

Some general guidelines for introducing PPE:
- Know the different types of PPE
- Selecting appropriate PPE products for a variety of workplace situations
- Understanding the proper use and care of PPE

Seton offers a full selection of PPE to meet all your needs – welding and protective clothing, safety eyewear, headwear, hearing protection, gloves, fall protection and respirators from the brands you have come to trust. Check it out today!

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Back on August 2nd I posted a blog about an announcement made July 28, 2010 by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). It was on that day we heard OSHA would be issuing a new rule addressing the use of cranes and derricks in construction. This new rule is suppose to take effect on Nov. 8, 2010, but it seems that there are many unanswered questions about this new rule and people are asking for more time to review and understand the new rules before they are enforced.

A recent article posted by DJC Oregon states: “New Occupational Health and Safety Administration rules intended to improve safety for crane operations are set to go into effect Nov. 8, but some industry stakeholders say the rules are too complex to be implemented so soon.”

So what exactly is the issue? It appears that the new rules were presented in a 1,100-page report and although many seem to be pleased with the new ruling, 1,100 pages is a lot to read and take in. Concern has been expressed that there are things in the report that need clarification and are asking that OSHA extend the new ruling.

To read more about this please visit djcoregon.com

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I recently read a Worldprofit Article that stated “Not all us give much time to evaluate safety in the workplace. Many of us simply assume that all safety necessities are in place every time we go to work. Of course, it is too late when the time of emergency comes and we are at a loss at what to do or what to grab. This situation is ironic to the fact that we spend much time in our place of work and being safe at all times is necessary.”

By now I’m sure most everyone has heard of the latest massacre in Manchester, Connecticut at Hartford Distributors where a worker who was asked to either resign or be fired went on a killing spree as he was being escorted out of the building. When things like this occur I’m sure many people start to question the safety in their own workplace. It was the heroic actions of several people at Hartford Distributors that helped to keep the death toll lower than what it could have been, had they not done what they did. I now have this nagging question that keeps popping into my head, what sort of steps do you have in place in your facility should an emergency such as this occur?

Most places have a safety committee to help monitor workplace hazards and work to remedy them as they pop up. There is also usually some sort of committee dedicated to First Aid who is assigned to handle emergency situations and includes people who can administer CPR and/or work a defibrillator. But what sort of procedures do you have in place should a situation occur like at Hartford Distributors? It’s not something we like to think about happening in the workplace, but as we have all witnessed it can and does happen. What would you do and how would you react? I invite you to add a comment and share with us your thoughts.

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On July 28, 2010 The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it is issuing a new rule addressing the use of cranes and derricks in construction. This new rule will take effect on Nov. 8, 2010 and will replace the current standard that dates back to 1971.

“The rule addresses critically important provisions for crane operator certification, and crane inspection, set-up and disassembly,” said Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA Dr. David Michaels. “Compliance with the rule will prevent needless worker injuries and death, and provide protection for the public and property owners.”

“The new rule is designed to prevent the leading causes of fatalities, including electrocution, crushed-by/struck-by hazards during assembly/disassembly, collapse and overturn.” To read the complete rule click here.

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Another state has adopted the no texting while driving rule. On July 1, 2010 the Georgia State Patrol began ticketing people caught texting while driving; even people stopped at a light or waiting in a turn lane. The average fine in Georgia will run you $150, but many states are getting stricter.

Several states who have already had a no texting law in place for some time are now stepping up the fines. For example Connecticut’s governor Jodi Rell recently signed into law a plan to toughen existing distracted driving laws. The new law now increases fines for each offense from $100 to $150 to $200 instead of the current $100 (with possible forgiveness for first-time offenders).

With stricter laws being enforce around the country it is important to remind your drivers of the dangers. Seton recently added a new line of No Talking, No Texting signs and labels that will serve as a constant reminder and help to encourage your employees to be safe. Signs can be posted at loading docks, while labels can be used in company vehicles. Visit the Seton.com for more information.

To view a listing of the cell phone laws and legislation by state click here.

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On July 26, 2010 the Canadian Safety Reporter posted an article on how British Columbia’s workers’ compensation board is getting the message out to young and new workers about the hazards of ladders at a residential construction worksite with a new online game. It is an interactive game called “Ladder Challenge” that shows the correct procedure for using a ladder to safely reach the roof.

Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that in the US “falls from elevation hazards are present at most every jobsite, and many workers are exposed to these hazards daily.” And that “based on data from the NIOSH National Traumatic Occupational Fatalities (NTOF) Surveillance System, falls from elevations were the fourth leading cause of workplace death from 1980 through 1994. The 8,102 deaths due to falls from elevations accounted for 10% of all occupational fatalities during this period and an average of 540 deaths per year.”

To try your hand at the new WorkSafeBC game please visit http://www.ladderchallenge.com

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