Saturday, January 10, 2009

110.SAFETY EQUIPMENT SUPPLY BUSINESS

When most employees and employers think of workplace safety, they think of regulations. That's a good place to start. But the best workplaces — the ones that have low turnover, low worker-compensation costs and good risk-management go beyond basic regulations to ensure worker safety. Buying proper safety equipment is critical. Start with these steps, Look for equipment that has been tested rigorously.Make training mandatory for all employees, not just those who use the equipment directly.
Conduct benchmarking visits to make sure you are using adequate safety practices. Competitors often will allow benchmarking for safety purposes.

Look for certification of standards.Don't fall for the claim that something is "OSHA approved"; the agency doesn't certify safety equipment. The most common form of certification in the United States is self-certification by manufacturers, based on their own tests or those of a third party.Some safety equipment is common among many industries, such as first-aid kits. As often as possible, shop by category to keep things simple, although note that your business may have some specialized equipment. Government agencies or trade associations can provide information on specialized gear.

With the growing importance placed on Health & Safety issues, whether you are based outdoors, in a construction environment, in the social care sector, or in a factory, G&A Safety Supplies can help fulfill all your safety needs.Our warehouse keeps stock of janitorial and safety supplies, and specialist item scan be ordered according to your requirements. safety footwear, masks, goggles, ear defenders, high visibility clothing and breathing apparatus are just a selection of the items available. On the janitorial side, products available include specialist paper wipes with a very low lint content, cleaning products and a range of protective gloves.

Over the last few years, safety in the work place has become important. This has resulted in technology being used to manufacture protective gloves that provide superior protection and comfort at an acceptable cost.Excellent comfort lessens the urge to remove protective gloves – hands that are protected for longer are less likely to be injured.

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