How to Use a Portable Fire Extinguisher Training Video

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This video was created by the Fire Equipment Manufacturers’ Association to train viewers to learn how to assess a potential fire situation and use a portable fire extinguisher in the event of a fire emergency. For more information about the Fire Equipment Manufacturers’ Association, visit www.femalifesafety.org

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The Importance of Safety in the Workplace

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Both companies and employees tend to regard safety in the workplace as nothing more than legislation. When managers do not pay attention to safety in the workplace, employees too, get complacent about their work environment and do not pay attention to following injury prevention processes. Eventually the organization as a whole starts paying scant regard to safety in the workplace.

The company starts focusing on production rather than making sure that a job gets done safely. This attitude creeps into the company culture. Minor incidents go unreported since no one is interested in following safety precaution or procedures. Over time, the number and the severity of the injuries increase. Everyone blames each other but no one takes corrective action. Here are some tips to help you ensure that this kind of a situation does not happen at your workplace.

When employees see that managers are not concerned about safety in the workplace, they automatically stop paying attention to their own safety. This is essentially a trickle-down effect. To avoid such a situation, managers must get involved with the safety process and at the same time make sure that employees are committed to working in a safe manner.

Managers can demonstrate their concern for safety by interacting with employees and discussing safety issues. In case an employee raises a safety concern, a manager should personally intervene to resolve the issue and let the employee know of the result.

When managers pay attention to reports of mishaps and near misses, it sends out a message that safety in the workplace is important. The follow-up to the report should be positive and not punitive in nature.

Safety goals should be included in organizational plans and a part of the budget should be set aside for improving the existing safety structure. Both managers and employees should be informed about the safety goals of the organization. To ensure that the safety goals are actually achieved, their progress should be tracked.

Employees should be involved in the safety planning for an organization so that they feel more of a part of the entire safety process. Managers should encourage employees to report any safety concerns, attend safety meetings, participate in facility walk-throughs, and share their ideas for improvement in safety measures with their supervisors. This will have a far greater impact than just asking employees to follow the safety rules. Employees will realize why safety in the workplace is important for their job, careers and ultimately their families.

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Top 12 Compressed Air Safety Guidelines

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With the use of compressed air, industry today does everything from running huge equipment to powering simple air tools. Compressed air is a valuable tool but can also be very dangerous when used in an unsafe manner.

If you work with Compressed Air…be sure that you follow these safety guidelines:

1. Never apply compressed air to the skin or direct it at a person. Even air at a pressure of 15 psig can cause serious injury. Never use a compressed air hose to clean dirt or dust from your clothing or body.

2. When using compressed air for cleaning purposes, ensure pressure does not exceed 30 psig (per OSHA regulations). Always use goggles or a face shield over approved safety glasses for this application.

3. Wear ear protection. Exposure to excessive noise can damage hearing. Noise reducing mufflers can be fitted to machines to lessen the noise health hazard.

4. Never crimp, couple, or uncouple pressurized hose. Shut off valves and bleed down pressure before making any hose connections.

5. Use heavy duty clamps and fittings made especially for compressed air hose. Use only the correct type and size of hose end fittings and connections.

6. Never use frayed, damaged or deteriorated hoses. Always store hoses properly and away from heat sources or direct sunlight. A hose failure can cause serious injury. Hose Reels can decrease your chances of injury, as well as help hoses last longer.

7. When blowing compressed air through a hose or air line, ensure that the open end is held securely. A free end can whip and can cause injury. Open the supply air valve carefully and ensure that any ejected particles will be restrained. A blocked hose can become a dangerous “compressed air gun.”

8. Make sure all hoses exceeding 1/2 inch ID have a safety device at the source of supply or branch line to reduce the pressure in case of hose failure (per OSHA regulations).

9. Do not use air directly from a compressor for breathing purposes unless the system has been specifically designed for such purpose and suitable breathing air filters and regulators are in place.

10. Isolating valves should be of the self venting type and designed to be locking in the “off” position so that air pressure cannot be applied accidentally while the machine is being worked on.

11. Never alter or install an A.S.M.E. safety relief valve that has a higher PSIG rating than the pressure vessel rating to which it is installed.

12. Only pressure vessels built to a national or international standard should be used for air receivers.

OSHA says…Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act, often referred to as the General Duty Clause, requires employers to “furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees”. Section 5(a)(2) requires employers to “comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this Act”.

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Return to Work: Crown Packaging (5 of 6)

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This video illustrates how a business can transition from a Return to Work Program to a Stay at Work Program by engaging community health care services.

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Guardair – Air Gun safety at the workplace: Part I

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Guardair Corporation has produced this informative safety video to help you identify potentially hazardous conditions at work. Does Air Gun safety at work including such important topics as: * OSHA regulations on the use of compressed air to clean 29CFR 1910.242 (b) * Compliance with OSHA standards * Debunking the myth of 30 psi * meaning the chip guard * maximum security air rifle operating efficiencies * OSHA regulations on noise 29 CFR Part 1910.95 (a) *Choosing the right safety air gun for your application * Strengthening safe practices in operational efficiency

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