The first two posts of this series covered how lightning and heat can affect work. The next weather condition is the hardest to predict…tornadoes. On average 1,200 tornadoes are reported throughout the U.S. resulting in $1.1 billion in property damage and 80 deaths annually.

Tornadoes can occur with little to no warning. They can spin off (more…)

When the thunderstorms and lightning discussed in Part 1 of this series don’t come cool things off, we are left with the opposing condition—unyielding heat (and sometimes with that high humidity). These two factors are responsible for thousands of illnesses and dozens of deaths every year. While more than 40% of heat-related worker deaths occur in the construction industry, workers in every field are susceptible to heat illnesses, regardless of age or physical condition. The good news is that heat-related incidents can be prevented. (more…)

The summer is officially in full swing and the weather across the nation is brutal. From the storms that come in fast and furious with wind, rain and lightning, to the endless heat and the threat of tornadoes, tropical storms and hurricanes—weather has a huge impact when working in the material handling industry.  In this multi-part series we will look at ways to keep workers and your equipment safe in adverse weather conditions.

Lightning and Rain

In the southeast, we have powerful thunderstorms that develop during the afternoons and other areas of the country experience similar conditions with strong winds, lightning, rain, and even tornadoes. If you are working (more…)

It’s time to start work for the day and you go to get the web sling you always use out of the back of your truck.  Since it is the one that you use on a daily basis, you don’t think much about the sling tag that is starting to fade, or that is starting to look a little worn and dirty because, after all it gets used all the time and occasionally gets left on the ground. You don’t think about the freezing temperatures that hit last week overnight or the exposure to sunlight over the weekend while it was not being used.  For the most part the sling looks pretty good, there are no cuts or apparent singular deficiencies that would cause it to be removed from service.

So you use it with no fear. Then one day, that sling fails. What? (more…)

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Remember, Safety through Education is more than just our motto, it is our guiding principle. If you need Fall Protection, Confined Space, or Height Rescue training (or gear), don’t come to us, go to the professionals at Certified Slings and Supply like we did. Now if you need materials handling training, we are here for you! Give us a call 800-290-0007 or request a quote.