Improving Pedestrian Safety in...

Can traffic accidents happen only in parking lots or on busy streets? Unfortunately, no. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 20,000 workers are seriously injured each year in the United States due to forklift-relat...
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Car Crash

How to Create a Safe and Compl...

Did you know one in five automobile accidents occur in parking lots? Although there are reduced speed limits in these areas, fender benders are more likely to occur in parking lots than on open roadways. So how can you lessen the number of accidents that occur in your...
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ADA Sign

How to Ensure Your ADA Signs A...

Regardless of the industry, it’s important all the signage used in your facilities adheres to compliance regulations laid out by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The law, which went into effect in 1992, prohibits discrimination against individuals with disa...
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GHS Compliance

How to Make Sure Your Business...

The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals has been used by countries around the world since its introduction in 2003, but its mandatory nature is far less established. In an effort to unify standards, OSHA decided to bring its...
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10 Must-Have Signs & Labels for OSHA Safety Compliance

10 Must-Have Signs & Labe...

According to OSHA’s Specifications for Accident Prevention, employers must indicate and define potential hazards around the workplace. Safety signs and labels are easy and effective ways to communicate warnings and comply with OSHA safety standards. Here are the ...
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workplace safety

Safety in June: ‘Keep Ea...

Each June, the National Safety Council -- and thousands of other organizations across the country, including Emedco -- works to raise awareness about safety by putting on National Safety Month. The goal of the annual campaign is to increase safety at...
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Achieve Compliance with Chemic...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) regulates most workplace hazardous chemicals. Not only are HazCom labels critical for worker safety and regulatory compliance needs, but they're also a definitive way to en...
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Keeping Warehouse Employees Mo...

By now, social distancing guidelines should be part of the daily operations in your warehouse. This “new normal” helps ensure your employees stay safe and healthy; however, some onsite workers may be feeling the impact of being separated from their colleagues a...
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How to Keep Your Workplace Cle...

During any crisis, including the COVID-19 pandemic, safety comes first. Fear and uncertainty related to the virus are especially prevalent in the workplace, and while there is no guarantee that your employees and business will remain unharmed, there are simple s...
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Slips Trips Falls in the Workplace

10 Steps to Prevent Slips, Tri...

Want to improve floor safety in your workplace? Follow these 10 steps from Emedco to prevent slips, trips and falls in all of your facilities: Inspect Your Workplace The first step involves assessing your facilities. In addition to looking for at-risk areas in you...
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