Workplace Safety Articles and News

Aerosol Can Disposal in Auto Service Shops

Jan 19, 2021

The American automotive market is growing. Suppliers provide many vehicle maintenance products in aerosol cans. But, used cans are hazardous waste. For some auto service shops, aerosol can disposal costs are an unwelcome threat to their bottom lines.

Industrial Sound Barriers Protect Hearing in the Workplace

Oct 2, 2020

Excessive workplace noise can be detrimental to workers’ hearing. Learn how to reduce noise pollution on job sites with industrial sound barriers from Justrite

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.

How to Store Hand Sanitizer to Avoid Fire Hazards

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.

How to Comply with OSHA Eye Wash Station Requirements and Emergency Safety Showers

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.

Spray Paint Storage and Other Aerosol 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.