Heat stress is a serious hazard for auto glass repair and replacement technicians, who often work in hot parking lots in direct sunlight with little or no shade. Working in a shop with poor airflow over a hot engine is not much better. Fans, pop-up tents and coolers with plenty
We’re just a few weeks away from the Fourth of July long weekend, and, if you’re like many Americans, hot dogs and hamburgers won’t be the only thing you consume. Just remember, if you’re kicking back with an alcoholic beverage or two, you must have a designated driver. People who
As you walk toward your auto glass shop, you smell something burning and see light gray smoke coming from the window. You run inside and find the contents of the plastic trash can burning. What will you do? What is burning in the trash can? Where is the closest fire
Housekeeping is everyone’s job; your employer is not your mother! What do I mean by that, you ask? I mean that, just like your mother had to remind you to pick up after yourself when you were young, you still need reminding now that you’re on your own. Housekeeping is
Refresh your memory with the eye protection Tech Tip HERE. Question 1: While using an abrasive grinder to dress some hand tools, your eyes will be sufficiently protected from flying particles if you wear a face shield. Answer: No. Face shields are not approved eye protection. They are designed to protect the facial
It’s never too early to start preparing for the summer heat. Plus, heat stress disorder can occur at other times, such as when workers are in confined spaces. Symptoms The symptoms of heat stress disorders start slowly but become more intense if technicians don’t take precautions. Initial symptoms are mild and usually involve headaches,
Under the Hazard Communication Standard put forth by OSHA, virtually all hazardous chemicals used in the workplace are required to have labels that indicate the type and level of the potential hazard. The warning labels used to identify chemical hazards have a universal color and numbering system. They also use a letter indicating the type of personal protective equipment needed. This
Stress is a fact of life. When you have too much stress, or it lasts too long, it can be harmful. At work, unmanaged stress can lead to illness or injury, low productivity and unsafe acts. But not all stress is bad. The best level of stress is that amount
As you leave the workplace today, look up, down and all around, observing the beauty around you. See the blue sky, the many shades of leaves in the trees, and the different birds that occupy them. When you get home, watch your children playing in the yard and notice how their eyes
Placing and keeping machine guards on exposed machinery is a major step in preventing lacerations and amputations of body parts. It is also required by State or Federal OSHA Safety and Health Standards. In general, these standards explain guarding requirements in the following terms: Machines that have a grinding, shearing, punching,