Axcess Industries knows when forklifts are used inside of confined spaces and buildings, dangerous levels of carbon monoxide (CO) can build up quickly. CO is a poisonous gas that can cause nausea and dizziness. In high concentrations it can be fatal. Because it is impossible to smell, taste or see CO, it’s crucial that you […]
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When attempting to reach something at an inaccessible height it may seem easier to use a replacement for a ladder such as furniture, but it is not worth the potential danger. Statistics show that every year about 30,000 people will be incapacitated by ladder and ladder-replacement involved accidents. Fortunately, almost all these accidents can be
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Axcess Industries knows that warning labels placed on every receptacle containing toxic chemicals in workplaces have most of the instructions necessary for utilizing the chemicals responsibly. Heeding warning labels assists you in conducting the administration of the chemicals correctly while avoiding health and safety issues. What is on a Warning Label? SafetyEd want to you
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Falls are the leading cause of death in construction. In 2018, there were 320 fatal falls to a lower level out of 1,008 construction fatalities (BLS data). Axcess Industries understands that this is a big number. That’s why SafetyEd has come up with safety tips to help you on the job and make sure that
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The steps to using a portable fire extinguisher seem simple to remember; at least until you are faced with a real fire! Many people in this situation have reported that their mind “goes blank”, and as a result they were unable to get their portable extinguisher to function properly, or they failed to extinguish the
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Hammers, wrenches, chisels, pliers, screwdrivers, and many other hand tools have been utilized by Axcess Industries ever since the beginning. Since hand tools are so widely used by Axcess, they may appear to look quite harmless, but they are the cause of many injuries. In fact, an estimated of 8% of all workplace compensable injuries
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When you are walking around on a job or handling material, you may be in many dangers. Axcess knows the dangers and have instituted many safety procedures to avoid injury while moving backwards. Safety Ed wants to make sure that you know them all. You must always be aware of your surroundings when backing up.
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Sometimes we may take extension cords for granted. However, Axcess Industries wants you to know that the safe selection and use of an extension cord does require that we avoid certain hazardous conditions. SafetyEd has some helpful tips for you when using extension cords: Do not overload an extension cord. Overloading an extension cord by using it to power equipment that draws too
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The vast majority of portable, handheld fire extinguishers are loaded with a dry chemical powder that will extinguish the majority of fires you might encounter in your daily environment. This powder is not toxic but will make you sneeze and cough if you inhale it. (It tastes like sodium bicarbonate which is its base powder.)
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Propane is a gas that is turned into a liquid when stored in pressurized cylinders. You should be aware that as the temperature of the fuel tank rises, the liquid fuel expands which increases pressure inside the tank. In cold weather this could result in a fire or explosion if a propane powered vehicle with
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