They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Nature brings us so much enjoyment with all its incredible species of plants, insects, birds, and animals. We also live in a state where industry plays a big role in the citizens of Florida being able to live a comfortable lifestyle. The fertilizer industry, tourism, healthcare, …
We are quickly approaching the traditional rainy season in the state of Florida. This will mean roads will become slippery due to detergents and oils that have leaked onto the asphalt and concrete roads. You add rain to the mix, and you have a potentially dangerous driving situation. There are many other factors to consider …
OSHA has dedicated the week of May 1st to May 5th as National Safety Stand Down week for fall prevention in the workplace. The event promotes discussions in the workplace that can prevent or reduce accidents caused by falls. One important factor in reducing and eliminating falls is for employees to conduct inspections on their …
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This year from May 1st to May 5th is the National Safety Stand Down instituted by OSHA to help employers reduce fall accidents. This is a voluntary event that encourages employers to spend the week of May 1st through May 5th discussing strategies and developing programs that will ultimately help reduce the high number of …
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Every jobsite in America has hazards that can injure or kill a worker. Some injuries may be minor in nature, while others could be devasting and life-changing for the injured worker. One way to eliminate, or at the least greatly reduce these hazards-and the eventual injuries caused by them-is to perform a hazard analysis. A …
For fans of the show “American Pickers”, you know that Frank Fritz is an avid collector of antique fire extinguishers. However, they are more than just a collector’s item. They come in many shapes and sizes and are very useful- when used correctly. Turns out, fire extinguishers have been an instrument of fire safety for …
Walk into nearly any workplace in the United States and you are likely to see workers wearing some type of personal protective equipment, or PPE, as it is commonly called. How did these workers know which type of PPE they needed? Is it the correct PPE for their job role? Selecting PPE is not always …
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There are many different chemicals and devices that are important to everyday use, both at home, and in the workplace. Items such as batteries, pool chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, paints, thinners, solvents, cleaning supplies, etc. Although they serve an important purpose, they also pose environmental challenges when not disposed of responsibly. A-C-T Environmental takes responsible disposal …
Florida is famous for its beautiful beaches and what seems like an endless array of sunshine. Every year millions of people travel here to enjoy both. They also come to see a wide variety of wildlife and marine life. One popular creature of interest is the sea turtle. From May 1st through October 31st the Loggerhead turtle …
Lots of homeowners have a multitude of potentially dangerous chemicals in their homes. The list could include gasoline, propane gas, solvents and paints, bathroom & kitchen cleaners, pool chemicals, lawn fertilizers, and pest control agents, as well as many others. Oftentimes, these products are flammable, corrosive, toxic, noxious, reactive, or could be gasses under intense …
