Workplace Safety Articles and News

COVID-19 Back to Business | Group Survey Results

Jul 14, 2020

Justrite Safety Group surveyed 227 workers and business owners across multiple industries to see how they have been affected by COVID-19 and what they are doing as a response.

Proper hand sanitizer storage keeps your employees and facilities safe

Jun 29, 2020

As businesses make plans to reopen, owners are forced to consider safety issues that wouldn’t normally arise, including how to store, transport and safely use increased amounts of sanitizer, or alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR).

Protect Flammable Chemicals with Self-Closing Safety Cabinets

May 27, 2020

Many companies use flammable liquid chemicals as part of their normal operations. Proper storage of these hazardous chemicals ensures a safe environment. Justrite safety cabinets with self-close doors protect people and work spaces when storing flammable liquids.

Safety Shower Requirements – Do Your Emergency Shower and Eyewash Stations Comply with OSHA?

Mar 6, 2020

When splashed with hazardous chemicals, the longest it should take anyone to reach an emergency shower and eyewash station is 10 seconds. That’s hardly any time - about as long as it takes to turn on the tap and fill a glass with water or tie your shoes.

Tips for Selecting the Right Emergency Safety Shower for Your Workplace

Nov 8, 2019

When it comes to selecting the right emergency safety shower, there are several restrictions and guidelines to keep in mind if you want to be compliant with regulations. For example, in order to meet the ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 standard, an emergency safety shower must provide tepid water.

6 Tips for Performing an Internal Safety Compliance Facility Assessment

Oct 29, 2019

OSHA conducted 32,408 site inspections in 2017. More than 18,000 of these occurred as the result of an incident. Environmental incidents also attract the attention of authorities. The EPA collected $2.98 billion in criminal fines, restitution and mitigation in the same period.

Weekly Inspections for Emergency Eyewash and Eye/Face Wash Equipment

Jul 23, 2019

According to ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2004, plumbed emergency eyewash and eye/face wash stations should be visually inspected and activated every week. Equipment requires annual servicing to ensure effective operation.

How to Store Spray Paint Cans in the Workplace

Jul 18, 2019

Aerosol spray paint cans make life easier. They speed up painting jobs, offer a smooth finish without brush or roller marks and enable painting in hard-to-reach places. But, aerosol cans are also hazardous. Both the product and the propellant are usually flammable.

Six Tips for Managing Flammable Liquids in Drums

Jun 28, 2019

Everyone that stores, dispenses and uses flammable liquids is sensitive to the risk of fire and injury. Workplace safety measures help lower the risks and ensure employee wellbeing. When managing flammable liquids, always do the following...

Tips for Indoor Emergency Shower and Eyewash Station Placement

May 22, 2019

The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) keeps a record of incidents and lessons learned. Workplace incidents and injuries involving chemical splashes and burns cause severe reactions and could lead to permanent damage. Reasons for such accidents include carrying chemicals in unsafe containers, broken equipment or incorrect procedures.