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Preventing Hand Injuries

BlackHawk Team

6/19/2018

Cuts and punctures are the leading cause of workplace hand injuries, a problem that can be prevented.

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Welding Safety Clothing and BlackHawk's Solutions

BlackHawk Team

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.

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OSHA Cold Weather Requirements

BlackHawk Team

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.

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Winter Work Needs: Temporary electric heating supplies

BlackHawk Team

1/14/2019

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Outdoor work requires proper preparation in severe winter weather conditions.

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Keeping Workers Safe with Respirator Masks

BlackHawk Team

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.

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Small Safety Fixes Pay Big Dividends

BlackHawk Team

2/25/2019

When it comes to safety at the job site, best practices can never be overemphasized.

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The Rx for Protective Eyewear Or, I Need Glasses for My Glasses

BlackHawk Team

3/6/2019

Today’s blog is for the workers who require protective eyewear that accommodate their individual visual acuity.

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How to Understand the Heat Index: It’s the Heat. And the Humidity.

BlackHawk Team

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.

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What Causes Heat Stress to Occur in the Workplace

BlackHawk Team

4/22/2019

Increasing the risk of injury are the following consequences that can occur in a severe heat environment.

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Tips to Lower the Risk for Employee Heat Stress Injury and Illness

BlackHawk Team

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.

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Do Women Need Special Personal Protective Equipment?

BlackHawk Team

6/3/2019

As the number of women increase in construction how do employers keep their female employees safe on the job.

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Electrolyte Drinks for Workers

BlackHawk Team

6/5/2019

During the months of June, July and August, workers are at a higher risk of becoming overheated and dehydrated.

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How to get Workers to wear their Safety Glasses

BlackHawk Team

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.

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Seven Things to Know about Lockout Tagout

BlackHawk Team

6/17/2019

These rules apply to industrial manufacturing, aerospace, oil and gas, metalworking shops, and similar operations.

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Water. Rest. Shade. Repeat. Keeping Workers Healthy in the Heat

BlackHawk Team

6/19/2019

OSHA takes the heat seriously, asking employers to keep workers safe in the heat with water, rest and shade.

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Caution! The Essential Components of a Workplace Safety Sign

BlackHawk Team

6/24/2019

Safety signs have been a part of business since the Industrial Revolution.

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Five Deadly Truths about Confined Space Work

BlackHawk Team

6/26/2019

Confined spaces are dangerous work places. Their potential hazards include exposure to toxic substances, electrocution, asphyxiation and explosions.

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Loading Dock Safety: 4 Inexpensive products that will keep workers safe

BlackHawk Team

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.

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Why Should you Build a LEED Certified Building or Home?

BlackHawk Team

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.

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Spotlight on OSHA: Recent News in Health & Safety Administration

BlackHawk Team

10/3/2019

Everyone at Blackhawk wants you to have the healthiest and safest possible workplace.

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How to Avoid an OSHA Whistleblower Complaint

BlackHawk Team

10/9/2019

Whistleblowing has been increasing over the last five years.

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BlackHawk offers Safety Consulting

BlackHawk Team

10/30/2019

Our trusted supplier partners have the expertise to do audits, evaluations and inspections for PPE and safety products.

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How to Identify and Prevent Job Site Cold Stress

BlackHawk Team

12/5/2019

OSHA guidelines and safety in winter weather.

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Food Safety Practices

BlackHawk Team

1/7/2020

Food Safety is not just for restaurants. How to make sure your employees stay safe and healthy during lunch hour.

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Three Simple Ways to Keep Workers Warm in Cold Weather

BlackHawk Team

1/15/2020

The cold weather months can be tough on workers and production overall.

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Best Heaters for the Industrial Workplace

BlackHawk Team

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!

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How to Keep your Employees Healthy During the Flu Season

BlackHawk Team

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

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Learn More About the Front-Line Defense Against Workplace Illness

BlackHawk Team

2/19/2020

Personal protection against germs entails a four-step approach

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION REGARDING BLACKHAWK’S RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

BlackHawk Team

3/19/2020

The Corona virus outbreak has disrupted nearly every aspect of our lives. Our businesses are likewise affected by the pandemic and the global efforts to stop it.

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What is the difference in N95 respirators and surgical masks?

BlackHawk Team

4/6/2020

What is the difference in N95 respirators and surgical masks?

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How to Choose the Right PPE Glove

BlackHawk Team

4/8/2020

Here are some quick pointers about glove selection

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5 Ideas to Thank a Warehouse Worker

BlackHawk Team

4/13/2020

It may not be considered the front lines, but many warehouse employees are working just as hard during the Covid-19 epidemic to keep our essential businesses going.

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Guidelines for Decontaminating N95 Respirators

BlackHawk Team

4/22/2020

We break down the guidelines to help you understand what you need to know.

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Tips to Help You with Worker Safety After the COVID-19 Shut Downs are Lifted

BlackHawk Team

5/5/2020

In the past month, we have found that we are no longer in ordinary times. COVID-19 has changed everything.

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How Electrolytes Boost Productivity

BlackHawk Team

5/7/2020

Providing your workers with water and electrolyte drinks is a simple way to avoid problems with dehydration at work.

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How to Protect Workers From Falls

BlackHawk Team

5/12/2020

For decades, leading causes of death on construction jobsites in the United States have been “Falls” and “Struck by Object”

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Tips for Handling Hazardous Chemicals

BlackHawk Team

5/14/2020

Chemical-related injuries and illnesses are mostly preventable if chemicals are handled with care and safety in mind.

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A Checklist for Hot Weather PPE

BlackHawk Team

5/19/2020

You can prepare your workers for summer work with the proper PPE and sensible precautions. Here’s how.

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What You Need to Know Before Reopening for Business

BlackHawk Team

6/4/2020

Whether you’re returning to business or have been operating all this time, we have some resources to help keep people healthy at your workplace.

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Camping Safety Basics: What to Wear & What Not to Wear

BlackHawk Team

6/17/2020

Aside from your camping basics, you’ll want to make sure to pack the proper clothing and personal accessories to withstand weather elements and terrain.

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10 Safety Reminders for Summer Road Trips

BlackHawk Team

6/24/2020

Whether you’re gassing up your family car or renting an RV, you’ll want to keep some safety measures in mind.

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Fireworks: Enjoy with Caution

BlackHawk Team

6/30/2020

Who could imagine a Fourth of July without fireworks? Americans love their “rockets’ red glare” and “bombs bursting in air”.

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How to Stay Safe from Sunburn While Working in the Sun

BlackHawk Team

7/8/2020

The sun’s rays attack any exposed skin, so remember that your summer PPE must also address head-to-toe protection. Best practices include:

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Burn Injuries at Work

BlackHawk Team

7/16/2020

At any work site, more important than getting the job done is getting it done safely

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Reduce Employee Back and Leg Pain with rubber floor mats

BlackHawk Team

7/23/2020

Anti-fatigue mats are gentler on workers feet. The softer floor coverings reduce fatigue, offer workers some relief and keep them from missing work due to back and leg pain.

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Protect Your Feet from Summer Heat

BlackHawk Team

8/6/2020

Did you know that approximately 120,000 American workers suffer a foot-related injury each year?

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How to Keep Children Safe in Hot Weather

BlackHawk Team

8/12/2020

The first question to ask, does your child have any of the risk factors for heat exhaustion? Children may be at a higher risk for heat exhaustion if they:

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Masks Help Stop the Spread of Covid-19

BlackHawk Team

8/18/2020

Today, masks are mandatory to enter most workplaces and commercial establishments.

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High-Visibility Safety Vests for Protection

BlackHawk Team

8/20/2020

We can all agree that the most important factor in any workplace is making sure employees are well cared for, right?

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How to Safely Mix Summer Fun and Alcohol

BlackHawk Team

8/27/2020

Alcohol dehydrates the body and affects one’s core body temperature, throwing off the body’s ability to cool itself through perspiration.

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Protection from Hazardous Airborne Particles (Including Covid-19) with Reusable Respirators

BlackHawk Team

9/1/2020

With the Covid-19 pandemic on everyone’s mind, many employers are thinking strategically about the best ways to keep transmission of the virus to a minimum.

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How to Keep restaurant Employees Safe Around the Grill

BlackHawk Team

9/3/2020

It’s Labor Day weekend and I don’t know about you, but I’m going to visit some of my favorite Bar-B-Que restaurants.

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Cold Weather PPE

BlackHawk Team

10/27/2020

It’s time to talk about cold weather safety and protection gear.

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MCR Safety’s Insulated Work Gloves Keep You Toasty AND Productive

BlackHawk Team

12/2/2020

MCR Safety's Flex Therm series is a great option for insulated work gloves as it takes the benefits of the Flex Tuff series up a notch with added thermal protection.

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Why Pick a PAPR?

BlackHawk Team

1/4/2021

Respiratory protection is a necessary part of many jobs throughout many different types of industries—disposable respirators, reusable respirators, powered air purifying respirators (PAPR), self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

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Preparing a Construction Site for Cold Weather

BlackHawk Team

1/8/2021

Preparing for the winter months can seem like an arduous task, especially in these times. Since weather can be unpredictable, planning is key. It’s best to prepare before the first storm to not only keep potential work hazards at a minimum, but to avoid any resulting delays in shipping of crucial supplies.

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Sqwincher Keeps Workers Hydrated in Hot Weather

BlackHawk Team

4/1/2021

Known as “The Drink of Industry,” Sqwincher was specifically made for people who work in the hot weather and is one of the best answers to keep your crew’s body fluid level balanced.