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Wed, 2012-05-02
Hazardous materials are present in every workplace in the United States. They could be something as simple as cleaning supplies, but also include other types of chemicals, explosives and radioactive materials.When you combine these ever-present dangers with fire, you have a deadly combination... Read Full Story
Thu, 2012-04-26
There are so many variables involved in figuring out when it's time to replace an older safety sign. Maybe your production process requires new specific personal protective equipment, or you need to replace a sign that was damaged due to high wind.Hopefully you didn't wait until your sign... Read Full Story
Fri, 2012-04-20
Safety in the workplace begins with awareness, but the ultimate result of an accident can be due to a multitude of factors. One of the most cost-effective ways to remind workers of potential hazards, dangerous or deadly situations, and proper safety procedures is by posting ANSI and OSHA... Read Full Story
Mon, 2012-04-16
More and more businesses are doing their part to reduce the impact of their operations on the environment. LEED is intended to provide building owners and operators a concise framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and... Read Full Story
Tue, 2012-04-03
Maintenance and repair crews across the United States are presented with a dangerous and potentially life threatening situation when they enter a confined space. Since a confined space can be encountered in virtually any occupation, it's vital that employers and employees adhere to the... Read Full Story
Mon, 2012-04-02
Smoking in the workplace has always been a polarizing subject. Statistics show that in the United States, tobacco use is responsible for about one in five deaths annually. That equates to approximately 443,000 deaths per year, with 49,000 of those deaths from second-hand smoke exposure... Read Full Story
Wed, 2012-03-21
Wearing a helmet when you ski or snowboard is still optional at most resorts. Yet with every news report involving the death or serious injury of skiers and riders, the subject of helmet use is front and center.There is a wide variety of opinion both for and against wearing a helmet on the slopes,... Read Full Story
Thu, 2012-02-16
Inspection tags are a vital piece of any safety program. They keep record of repairs and maintenance schedules, identify items that are safe to use after being repaired, and prevent accidents and injuries from unexpected startup or the release of hazardous energy.This article identifies some... Read Full Story
Wed, 2012-02-08
Parking around the holidays is always hectic. When you have a home around a popular retail chain or near a mall, parking becomes a pain. This was the case near Trader Joe's in Berkeley, CA when confusing parking signs caused all kinds of havoc.In the article Parking Around Trader Joe’s... Read Full Story
Tue, 2011-12-27
Whether it's faulty equipment or improper installation, electrical fires are one of the main causes of fires in the workplace every year. In our previous articles in this series we discussed the importance of proper lockout-tagout procedures, and went into depth about arc flashes, their causes, and... Read Full Story
Tue, 2011-12-13
Throughout the United States, Military installations have specific rules and guidelines for posting signs for physical security.We took a detailed look at the rules and regulations mentioned throughout our military and homeland security signs sections and included the specific requirements that... Read Full Story
Wed, 2011-12-07
In our previous article, Safety Responsibilities of Pipeline Operators, we discussed the responsibilities of pipeline operators to help properly manage System Integrity, Maintenance, Leak Detection, Training, and Emergency Preparedness.This article focuses on the National consensus standards that... Read Full Story
Thu, 2011-12-01
In the first post in this series, we introduced you to some research that revealed five Most Popular OSHA Wordings and offered some specific applicable OSHA standards. In Part II, Top Stonehouse OSHA Sign Wordings, we revealed some more of our most popular OSHA wordings.Asbestos, radiation,... Read Full Story
Mon, 2011-11-28
Skiing or snowboarding are enjoyable outdoor activities. With millions of visitors throughout the country every year, ski resorts have a responsibility to be sure that their visitors have a great time- and stay safe.That's where the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and other... Read Full Story
Wed, 2011-11-16
In our previous article, Electrical Safety I: The Importance of Proper Lockout-Tagout Procedures, we helped identify what sources need to be locked out, offered examples and a starting point for proper LOTO procedures, and provided OSHA standards for specific industries.Arc Flashes occur 5-10... Read Full Story
Wed, 2011-11-09
Millions of miles of pipelines transporting everything fromwater to natural gas are buried underground throughout the country. Pipeline operators have a responsibility to ensurethat their pipelines don'tpose a threat to the generalpublic or the environment.They utilize the regulations and... Read Full Story
Thu, 2011-10-27
Controlling hazardous energy when a machine or electrical system is being serviced or repaired is critical to protect your employees from death or serious injury. In short, proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures save lives.The sections of this article will help us explain why proper lockout... Read Full Story
Tue, 2011-09-27
Hazardous chemicals are used everywhere. Even household cleaning supplies contain things that aren’t considered friendly. Every employee has the right to know what chemicals are used around them and haveways to protect themselves. This article offers some different perspectives of how to... Read Full Story
Fri, 2011-08-26
Every time an excavation crew digs near your buried cables or underground utilities, you run the risk that they will sever the lifeblood of your company. Any service interruption or extended down time isn’t just frustrating to end users- it can cost thousands of dollars in lost time and lost... Read Full Story
Thu, 2011-08-25
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) can save your life- if you use it. In a web survey conducted by Kimberly-Clark Professional in June and July this year, 69% of respondents said the primary cause of PPE non-compliance was because workers think personal protection equipment was not required.... Read Full Story
Mon, 2011-07-25
My last post included a detailed description and links to the various sign size changes and lettering changes in the 2009 Edition of the MUTCD. Now that we have informed you of some of the more relevant changes to signs throughout the new edition, all that's left is to keep you informed of... Read Full Story
Wed, 2011-07-06
The English language makes communication difficult. Take these sentences as an example:‘The bandage was wound around the wound.’ ‘Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present.’Someone with little or no understanding that these words mean different... Read Full Story
Thu, 2011-06-23
In my last post, I discussed in detail the standardization of location for sign installation, changes in mounting heights and lateral offsets, and the changes in sign orientation as stated in 2009 Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), published by the U.S. Department of... Read Full Story
Fri, 2011-05-27
Every safety professional must ensure that their company complies with all the appropriate standards and regulations. In our first post, we introduced you to some research that revealed five Most Popular OSHA Wordings and offered some specific applicable OSHA standards. We extended... Read Full Story
Wed, 2011-05-25
A “Confined Space" is a space that is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned work, but has limited or restricted means for entry or exit. This could include tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, and pits that are not designed for... Read Full Story
Thu, 2011-05-19
In MUTCD Law Changes Part III: Color Changes, I discussed some of the major sign color changes and additional options that are required by the 2009 Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), published by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (... Read Full Story
Wed, 2011-05-11
Finding an effective way to communicate multiple safety hazards in a facility is no easy task. Workers and visitors need to be completely informed, and safety professionals need to find effective ways to provide fresh, concise, and easily understood messages. Sign Blindness occurs when... Read Full Story
Wed, 2011-04-27
With the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA's mission is to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women. Since OSHA’s creation, safety professionals have been refocusing... Read Full Story
Thu, 2011-04-14
My last post provided some information on the new MUTCD retroreflectivity requirements, the methods you can use to evaluate posted signs, and some important dates to remember to ensure you are in compliance. As a reminder, the date for implementation and continued use of an assessment or... Read Full Story
Fri, 2011-03-11
In my previous post, I reviewed some of the changes to the definitions in the 2009 Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), published by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal highway Administration (FHWA). As a reminder, any and all private roads that are open... Read Full Story
Mon, 2011-02-28
Are you looking for a safety sign with a more progressive design? Stonehouse Signs provides safety signs and accident prevention tags designed to the current ANSI Z535 standards.Virtually all of our safety signs and tags have an ANSI version!To view the ANSI version of any standard safety sign or... Read Full Story
Thu, 2011-02-03
If the organization you work for offers access via a public property, whether it’s a church, parking lot or corporate building, the recent changes to MUTCD will eventually apply to you. There are several changes that took place in 2009 that might be enforced starting in January 2012. This... Read Full Story
Sat, 2010-12-18
The preliminary 2009 fatal work injury data is now available from the US Department of Labor. It is critical to ensure your employees are protected against the most common hazards that cause fatalities throughout the United States. When you look at the breakdown of fatal work injuries (... Read Full Story