Safe and Sound Week is a nationwide event that is recognized by OSHA and is occurring August 12-18, 2019. The goal of Safe and Sound Week is to encourage workplaces to create safety and health programs and recognize the success of these programs. How to Participate in Safe and Sound Week Encourage your workplace to […]
New York City is at its hottest in the summertime and that means outdoor workers could be at risk of heatstroke or other health problems caused by the sun. Some disorders that are caused by the sun include sunburn, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke. Heatstroke is the most severe of these and requires immediate […]
National Safety Month is officially here. Have you thought about how you are going to keep your employees safe at work? Every June, the National Safety Council sponsors National Safety Month to raise awareness about how to stay safe while at work, at home, on the road, and in the community. One way to promote […]
Saeideh Paredes , General Manager of Safety Supplies Unlimited, was recognized as Executive of the Month by the New York Real Estate Journal ! We’re proud to see Saeideh’s accomplishments being recognized by the leading real estate journal in New York! Transcript of the article is below. Full article can be found here: When Saeideh Paredes walks through […]
Safety Supplies Unlimited is committed to site safety across New York City construction sites. Throughout last week’s OSHA National Safety Stand-Down Week, we visited sites across New York City to discuss the importance of fall prevention. Our team went over fall prevention techniques and practices, as well as demonstrating proper use of fall protection equipment […]
Women’s Lung Health Week is May 12-18, 2019, which is a great time to refresh ourselves on lung health and how to protect our lungs while on the jobsite. The American Lung Association aims to raise awareness of lung cancer during this week. Lung cancer is the #1 cancer killer in the United States for […]
April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety month. Women are at a higher risk for eye diseases including Dry Eye, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts. It is important to know how to take care of your eyes to have healthy vision for the years to come. Best Practices for Eye Health There are many […]
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month Brain injuries can happen unexpectedly and change your life in a matter of seconds. Injuries to your brain can have severe and varying consequences. Every March, the Brain Injury Association of America runs a campaign to raise awareness about the causes and consequences of brain injuries. The theme for […]
One of the most essential aspects of a construction site is the proper safety signage. Signage is quintessential to operating a safe construction site. Signage is used for highlighting the dangers and hazards one will come across while on the jobsite, keeping workers aware of their surroundings to prevent potential accidents. OSHA’s guideline for safety […]
Take a moment and think about how often you use your hands in everyday life. Our hands are our primary tool at our disposal, where they’re used to drive our cars, type on our computers, and use our tools on the construction site. Nearly every task we perform requires the use of our hands. With […]
