Author: Kyle McAllister

Workplace health and safety is one of the most important elements in a workplace — just as important as the staff or the customers. Without stringent policies and procedures in place, a workplace cannot run safely or efficiently and is prone to potentially fatal hazards. But employers that do invest in a comprehensive health and
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From unloading product from trucks to loading it into railcars, terminal tank storage operations can present many safety challenges. And falls are chief among them. Whether you’re transporting crude oil, liquid hydrocarbons, petroleum products, or hazardous liquids, you should always be thinking about how to keep your crew safe from falls and other accidents. Falls
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When the news reports on spills, they’re usually major spills that are having far-reaching consequences. But small and medium occur more often than you might think — making the need for spill containment critical. And every spill has consequences, affecting the environment, wildlife, your team members, and your company’s bottom line. All spills are regulated
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If you’re serious about the safety and reputation of your business, dependable loading arms are worth the investment. While flexible in nature (given their swivel joint technologies), there are other factors to consider before making your purchase. The first is dependent on whether you’re transferring to or from a truck transported tank or rail transported
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You don’t have to look too hard to find dangers in the workplace. Some are immediately apparent while others may not be as obvious. But being aware of those dangers is the first step in preventing accidents from occurring as a result. Every workplace differs regarding its potentially hazardous areas. For example, manufacturing has more
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Regardless of an organization’s size or industry, creating a safe working environment for employees is likely at the top of most priority lists (and if not, it should be). While accidents still can and do occur despite your best safety efforts, you don’t want the added burden of negligence if one does arise. Take adequate
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When cold temperatures and winter weather set in, it’s time to take additional precautions when managing your outdoor work team. Just as in warm weather, you and your crew should prepare appropriately to ensure climate control and safety at all times. But with the effects of extreme cold, snow, or ice, new concerns arise that
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No matter your position or manufacturing sector, common workplace risks lie around every corner. This can include anything from the improper use of equipment or tools to unregulated temperatures to operating without full consideration of your surroundings. It’s up to both the employer and employee to establish and follow workplace safety standards to prevent accidents
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