Conney Safety’s Sales Staff is Now OSHA Trained
Conney Safety is proud to announce that several key members of our sales team have completed their OSHA 10-Hour Training for General Industry. This OSHA Outreach Training Program provides training on...
View ArticleHeating Safety Tips
Now that we in the months where home furnaces fireplaces and space heaters are going to be used, here are some helpful tips to make your home a safer place. Heating equipment is a leading cause of home...
View ArticleTips for Driving in the Snow
Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Applying the gas slowly to accelerate is the best method for regaining traction and avoiding skids. Don’t try to get moving in a hurry. And take time to slow down for...
View ArticleOSHA 2016 Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Deadline is February 1
On February 1 of each year, the OSHA Recordkeeping Standard requires non-exempt employers to post OSHA Form 300A — a summary of all workplace injuries and illnesses from the previous year — in their...
View ArticleSafety First! Ice Fishing in Wisconsin
The article, “Safety First! Ice Fishing in Wisconsin” by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) covers some important tips to remember when ice fishing on our waters since many people fall...
View ArticleUvex HydroShield Anti-Fog Glasses Require Special Cleaning
Did you know that the new HydroShield anti-fog coating used on many of the Uvex safety glasses can wear off quickly if the wrong cleaner is used? Uvex HydroShield Protégé and Genesis Eyewear is the...
View ArticleDriving Tips for Long-Distance Winter Trips
Severe weather can be both frightening and dangerous for automobile travel. Motorists should know the safety rules for dealing with winter weather on long-distance trips. Watch weather reports prior to...
View Article4 Barriers to an Effective Company Safety Culture
Developing and enhancing a strong company safety culture can change the landscape of an organization and pay incredible dividends. Without active participation by all members of an organization, a...
View ArticleWorkplace Fire Prevention
Let’s discuss some fire prevention tips for the workplace. Training and practice Elimination of fire hazards Prepare for emergencies Evacuate safely Training for how to prevent a fire is proactive and...
View ArticleWatch Out! Distracted Driving
Distracted driving occurs any time you take your eyes off the road, your hands off the wheel, and your mind off your primary task: driving safely. Any non-driving activity you engage in is a potential...
View Article9 Ways to Involve Employees in Safety
Every employee should be encouraged to take ownership of their personal safety as well as the shared responsibility of the safety of others. Ideas for this include: Suggestion Box: With minimal effort,...
View Article6 Tips to Prevent Workplace Slips, Trips & Falls
Create Good Housekeeping Practices Reduce Wet or Slippery Surfaces Avoid Creating Obstacles in Aisles and Walkways Create and Maintain Proper Lighting Wear Proper Shoes Control Individual Behavior...
View ArticleGet a Hand with Chemical-Reistant Gloves
Did you know that knowledge is power when protecting hands from chemicals? It’s impossible to know exactly how many chemicals exist in the world, but more than 60 million are registered with Chemical...
View ArticleEye Protection for Infection Control
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends eye protection for a variety of potential exposure settings where workers may be at risk of acquiring infectious diseases via ocular...
View Article5 Whys – Why Not Ask “How”? Why Stop at Five?
Here is an interesting article that discusses the questions we can ask when trying to find a cause/effect relationship with an existing problem and then determining the root cause for it.
View ArticleFR Clothing – Wear it Well
When worn correctly, flame-resistant (FR) clothing can provide lifesaving protection against a variety of workplace hazards, including arc flash, flash fires and molten metal splatter. To help clarify...
View ArticleWhy Is Workplace Safety Important?
If someone were to ask you why safety is important, how would you respond? You may “know” that it’s important to keep safety in mind as we go about your daily activities, but how would you explain the...
View ArticleJust the Facts on Arc Flash
Did you know an arc flash occurs when contact is made across live wires in a power panel or control box? This usually happens when a tool is dropped or some conductive material makes contact with two...
View ArticleProper Disposal of Calibration Gas Cylinders
At Conney Safety, our customers often ask what they should do with calibration gas cylinders that are empty or expired? All calibration gas cylinders have expiration dates printed somewhere on the...
View ArticleCan I Recycle My Hard Hat?
Most hard hats are made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE), which is a Type 2 plastic for recycling (see marking on the inside of the hat). That means hard hats are recyclable like many other Type 2...
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