Proforma Safety Blog

A Story of a Bucket

Posted by proforma on February 26, 2009  |  No Comments

[kaltura-widget wid="0lfh8uh0wk" width="410" height="364" addpermission="2" editpermission="3" /] View this video clip with a humorous but pointed reminder that safety begins with the simplest steps to avoid slips, trips and falls.

Are You REALLY Checking That Your Employees’ Eyesight Meet Vision Requirements?

Posted by proforma on February 26, 2009  |  No Comments

Imagine forklift operators being driven to work because their eyesight problems made driving a motor vehicle too risky. Imagine stationary crane operators with no depth perception, or employers accepting driver’s licenses with vision tests 20-25 years old. Sound unbelievable? It’s true. Read this news item on the Occupational Health and Safety site.

Noise Reduction Ratings About to Change

Posted by proforma on February 26, 2009  |  No Comments

The NRR or Noise Reduction Rating—that bold number on every box of ear plugs—is about to change. EPA has undertaken a process to revise hearing protector testing and NRR labeling using the latest ANSI standards.

A new NRR website will allow you to track progress.

Electrical Counterfeits Are Rising — Often With Safety Risks, Fatal Results

Posted by proforma on February 26, 2009  |  No Comments

Cell phone chargers, AC adaptors, batteries, desk lamps, circuit breakers…the list is staggering of counterfeit electrical goods being sold for business or home use that present significant safety hazards and are injuring or killing people. The Electrical Safety Foundation International website has details on how these counterfeits can kill.

Workplace Safety

Posted by proforma on February 3, 2009  |  No Comments

[kaltura-widget wid="cndfu8j2jg" width="410" height="364" addpermission="3" editpermission="3" /] This video will capture your audience’s attention in making the key point that accidents don’t happen…by accident.