Roof fall accidents decline, but remain leading cause of coal miner injuries

Agency inspectors are specifically addressing best practices for preventing roof fall accidents, which include the following:

• Closely monitor coal rib deterioration which may occur after mining.
• Install rib bolts, which provide the best protection against rib falls.
• Follow the approved roof control plan to address adverse conditions that may be present.
• Use straps, pizza pans or screen wire mesh where loose roof/ribs may be encountered.
• Conduct thorough examinations and watch for changing roof/rib conditions.
• Ensure that pillar dimensions and mining methods are suitable for the conditions and roof/rib control methods are adequate for the depth of cover.

Please read the full News Artlcke at Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)

OSHA Announced Policy Change On Monorail Hoists In Construction

OSHA announced a new enforcement policy that excludes monorail hoists from the requirements of Subpart CC – Cranes and Derricks in Construction, as long as employers meet other OSHA requirements.

Examples Include

• Septic Tank Delivery Rig
• Burial Vault Delivery Rig
• Vault Handler
• Propane Tank Handler
• Work Vehicle Mounted Monorail Hoist
• Mast Climber With Non-Swing Mounted Monorail Hoist

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Toxic and Hazardous Substances OSHA 1910.1001

New OSHA regulations for Toxic and Hazardous Substances go into effect on June 1st 2016. Are you ready?

Occupational Safety and Health Standards standard number 1910.100 applies to any chemical which is known to be present
in the workplace in such a manner that employees may be exposed under normal conditions of use or in a foreseeable
emergency. For more information visit https://www.osha.gov/

Why buy an OSHA style header sign vs. an ANSI style?  

It may be helpful to know that even though OSHA has adopted updated sign layouts as part of its standards, both sign styles continue to be compliant with OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.

For example, in the OSHA 1910.1001 standard related to asbestos work areas, going into effect as of June 1, 2016 has specific language that is required in a sign’s legend but common designs do not use pictograms or symbols and both DANGER header styles meet the requirements. It is your choice which to use.

ASBESTOS

(HCS) (§ 1910.1200) for Asbestos

The warning signs shall bear the

following legend:

DANGER

ASBESTOS

MAY CAUSE CANCER

CAUSES DAMAGE TO LUNGS

AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY

1910.1001(j)(4)(ii)(B)

In addition, where the use of

respirators and protective clothing is

required signs shall include the

following:

WEAR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IN

THIS AREA

LEAD
1926.62(m)(1)(i) for Lead
The employer shall post the following
warning signs in each work area
where an employee's exposure to
lead is above the PEL.
DANGER LEAD WORK AREA
MAY DAMAGE FERTILITY OR THE
UNBORN CHILD CAUSES DAMAGE TO THECENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE IN
THIS AREA

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Our National Marker Secondary Container Labels

When chemicals are transferred or “migrated” from their primary container to a secondary container, employees are then required to properly label the secondary container according to the new GHS regulations. This solution offers a convenient method for compliance for your customers and workplace label needs.With these convenient write-on labels, it's simple to transfer the required NFPA and/or HMIS language and choose your appropriate pictograms for your safety warning. Use a permanent black marker to write on the label to properly convey your necessary message.

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Outdoor Severe Weather

Use these easy-to-read severe weather signs to identify tornado shelters, storm shelters and evacuation routes or to share information on weather emergency procedures. Fact: Hundreds of people die each year in the United States due to heat waves, wildfires, hurricanes, lightning, flash floods, powerful thunderstorm winds, tornadoes and snowstorms.

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Large Floor and Wall Signs

High IMPACT Solutions
Indoor & Outdoor Safety Messages

• Apply to painted walls, concrete, carpets, doors & more!
• Durable slip resistant exceeds ASTMD-2047 standards
• Safe for pedestrians and tolerates vehicle traffic
• Quick and Easy to install and remove
• Waterproof and chemical resistant
• Sign Muscle protection for extended sign life

Asphalt Art® stands apart from other graphic floor options with non-slip properties, anchoring adhesive, and printability. Aluminum foil construction with pressure sensitive permanent adhesive back, thin enough to conform to rough, untreated surfaces like stone, brick, and cement. Highly durable handling pedestrian and vehicle traffic with strong anchoring adhesive.

Ideal for shorter term outdoor applications and some indoor usage. Safe for pedestrian traffic and has a slip-resistant, textured surface and maintains its non-slip properties when wet. Applies easily to smooth concrete, asphalt, walkways, parking lots, sidewalks, and even tile, is abrasion and chemical resistant.

Innovative non-slip material designed with an adhesive backing for easy install and removal indoors on any type of surface.  Non permanent adhesive makes it versatile to position and  leaves no residue upon removal. Designed to use on carpet, tile, wood, metal, doors, painted surfaces, PVC and is ideal for any large wall and floor graphics.



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Get your safety messages seen and noticed with our large scale Floor and Wall signs where you need it most. We recognize that sometimes standard sizes just won’t do, so we’ve designed these to apply  anywhere the warning should be…floors, walls, doors, columns,… Indoors or outdoors. These innovative materials install easily without hardware onto any surface from brick, concrete to painted walls- and can be removed quickly when you need to change your safety message-all without damage to the surface. Simply remove backing and adhere to surface-it’s that simple.

Slip resistant, durable and tolerant to pedestrian and vehicle traffic they also are protected with our Sign Muscle® for free. Add in that its waterproof and chemical resistant makes this the smartest safety solution available for big Impact at your workplace.

June National Safety Month

Living safely encompasses a range of activities–from knowing and obeying the laws, to remembering and following general safety tips. NSC is calling attention to safety this month by highlighting common safety and health risks within the workplace, throughout their annual June event.

Read More at NMC Safety Blog