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Triangle Safety Consulting LLC was recently in Ohio assisting a manufacturing facility in revamping their Chemical Hazard Communication Program. Woo it was cold!
Meanwhile, we are welcoming the warmth here at our headquarters in South Carolina! With spring on the horizon, now is a great time to review and update safety policies, conduct inspections, and ensure your safety program is ready for the busy months ahead. Read on for key safety tips, industry updates, and other key information!
Keep an EYE on safety in the workplace 👀 |
Did you know March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month? Wearing the proper eye protection at work is important for keeping eyes safe at job sites.
In the most recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers suffered 18,510 eye-related injuries and illnesses in 2020. Contact with objects or equipment led to the majority of eye injuries and illnesses requiring days away from work in 2020. Exposure to harmful substances or environments accounted for nearly 5,000 cases. Construction trades workers had 2,120 eye-related injury or illness cases in 2020, with electricians making up more than 20% of those cases.
Eye and Face Protection includes:
- Non-prescription and prescription safety glasses
- Goggles
- Face shields
- Welding helmets
- Full-face respirators
Be sure your eye protection has an ANSI Z87.1 marking!
Want to know more about Eye and Face Protection? Check out one of our latest blogs on 1910.133!
New York, are you ready for this? |
New York State is implementing a new Ergonomics Requirement mandating:
- Annual onsite evaluations by a qualified Ergonomist.
- Control of ergonomics exposures (including work pace)
- Employee training
- Onsite medical & first aid services (with specific requirements)
- Employee involvement
This law applies to all employers with 100 direct (or indirect) employees at a single warehouse distribution center site OR that have a total of at least 1,000 employees at one or more warehouse distribution centers in the State of New York. It takes effect June 1, 2025.
Good news—We help with the development of an Ergonomic Safety program AND conduct ergonomic assessments!
Investing in ergonomics = investing in your team’s wellbeing |
Ergonomics safety is the science of designing work environments to fit the people using them, reducing strain, fatigue, and the risk of injury. In manufacturing, poor ergonomics can lead to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), repetitive stress injuries, and long-term health issues that impact both employees and production efficiency.
Ways to implement proper ergonomic practices include:
- Adjust workstation heights
- Use assistive lifting devices
- Encouraging proper posture
Prioritizing ergonomics not only keeps workers safe but also reduces downtime, lowers healthcare costs, and fosters a healthier, more engaged workforce.
Build a career that reflects your expertise, dedication, & drive |
Our $99 2nd Edition CSP Questions, Answers, and Explanations Workbook is a sought-after tool for reviewing potential CSP exam questions. We’ve helped countless professionals ace this critical exam. As part of being a subscriber to the TSC newsletter, you get two free CSP questions. Keep scrolling to test your knowledge!
See if you can answer these two questions, then check your answers at the bottom of this newsletter.
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A work-related fatality must be reported to OSHA within:
a. 8 hours
b. 16 hours
c. 24 hours
d. 32 hours
- What does the following pictogram represent?
a. Oxidizer
b. Flammable
c. Self-Heating
d. Explosive
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- a. 8 hours
- a. Oxidizer
Explanation: The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires pictograms on chemical labels to alert users of the chemical hazards to which they may be exposed. Each pictogram consists of a symbol on a white background framed within a red border and represents a distinct hazard(s). The pictogram on the label is determined by the chemical hazard classification. There are a total of nine pictograms that the safety professional must be able to recognize. The Flame Over Circle pictogram represents Oxidizers (pictured above).
The Flame pictogram represents flammables, pyrophorics, self-heating, emits flammable gases, self-reactive, and organic peroxides. The Exploding Bomb pictogram represents explosives, self-reactives, and organic peroxides. It’s recommended that safety professionals understand all nine pictograms and their hazards associated.
The explanation above is what you get with every question in our CSP Workbook! Check it out to grow your knowledge and pass the ASP and CSP exams!
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For 10 years, Triangle Safety Consulting LLC has helped facilities build robust and sustainable safety programs that have:
- Reduced injuries and illnesses
- Decreased direct and indirect injury costs paid by the company to increase overall net profit
- Decreased worker compensation insurance premiums
Let's make the workplace a safer and healthier place, one facility visit at a time!
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Brandy Zadoorian CSP, CSD
CEO and Principal Consultant
Triangle Safety Consulting LLC
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