BlackHawk Team
6/19/2018
Cuts and punctures are the leading cause of workplace hand injuries, a problem that can be prevented.
10/24/2018
Even a top-notch welder needs the appropriate safety gear and clothing for every weld, be it a small or large job.
1/7/2019
The presents are unwrapped, the new year rung in and now it’s just two to three months of cold, wet and relentless winter weather. Work is still there waiting in temperatures at freezing or dipping below 0° Fahrenheit.
1/14/2019
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Outdoor work requires proper preparation in severe winter weather conditions.
1/29/2019
A respirator is a protective device that covers the nose and mouth or the entire face or head to guard the wearer against hazardous atmospheres.
2/25/2019
When it comes to safety at the job site, best practices can never be overemphasized.
3/6/2019
Today’s blog is for the workers who require protective eyewear that accommodate their individual visual acuity.
4/17/2019
Summertime is especially hazardous for workers who toil outdoors or in high-heat environments. Heat causes a person to lose fluids through sweating, exertion and breathing.
4/22/2019
Increasing the risk of injury are the following consequences that can occur in a severe heat environment.
5/14/2019
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics most on the job heat-stress related injuries and illnesses happen in the summer months of June through September.
6/3/2019
As the number of women increase in construction how do employers keep their female employees safe on the job.
6/5/2019
During the months of June, July and August, workers are at a higher risk of becoming overheated and dehydrated.
6/13/2019
Safety experts and eye doctors believe proper eye protection can lessen the severity or even prevent 90 percent of these eye injuries.
6/17/2019
These rules apply to industrial manufacturing, aerospace, oil and gas, metalworking shops, and similar operations.
6/19/2019
OSHA takes the heat seriously, asking employers to keep workers safe in the heat with water, rest and shade.
6/24/2019
Safety signs have been a part of business since the Industrial Revolution.
6/26/2019
Confined spaces are dangerous work places. Their potential hazards include exposure to toxic substances, electrocution, asphyxiation and explosions.
8/7/2019
With all the hustle and bustle of rushing to get trucks loaded and unloaded quickly, loading docks are one of the most notorious accident zones in a warehouse.
8/28/2019
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), a green building initiative started out in 1993. This certification program is based upon a points system, the more points you earn, the higher your rating.
10/3/2019
Everyone at Blackhawk wants you to have the healthiest and safest possible workplace.
10/9/2019
Whistleblowing has been increasing over the last five years.
10/30/2019
Our trusted supplier partners have the expertise to do audits, evaluations and inspections for PPE and safety products.
12/5/2019
OSHA guidelines and safety in winter weather.
1/7/2020
Food Safety is not just for restaurants. How to make sure your employees stay safe and healthy during lunch hour.
1/15/2020
The cold weather months can be tough on workers and production overall.
1/22/2020
According to the Voluntary Protection Participant’s Association (VPPA), workers spend 90,000 hours at work in a lifetime. That’s a lot of hours!
2/12/2020
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently confirmed that the current flu season is on track to be one of the worst in years
2/19/2020
Personal protection against germs entails a four-step approach
