In a specification submitted document written by Rudy Powell, the Florida State Specifications Engineer, to Monica Gourdine, the Program Operations Engineer, the material that is specified for sidewalk cover plates is to be replaced.
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The environment of a wastewater treatment plant is dangerous, plant operators are exposed to raw sewage, dust, water, oil, and chemicals while trying to work on machinery.  Wastewater treatment plants use safety grating for several dangerous areas throughout their facilities.  Areas where safety grating are utilized include platforms, walkways, tanks areas, mezzanines, stairs, and trench covers, among others.
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Skanska USA Inc. has taken worker safety to a new level.  While they know that it is hard for a construction site (or any workplace) to be 100% accident free, it’s what they do after an accident has happened that really sets them apart.  It is something that should become a best practice for any company.
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According to an article by Fred Hosier entitled &lquo;12 Common Mistakes in Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention“, &lquo;Slips, trips and falls are routinely one of the top causes of injuries in workplaces.  They also subtract from a company’s bottom line due to medical and workers’ compensation insurance, lost productivity and retraining costs.&rquo;  There are many different methods that are used to prevent these injuries from occurring, but some of them don’t stand up to the challenge.
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SlipNOT® 3/8“ aluminum plates are utilized on mail loading docks in major North American Postal Operations.  These loading docks are equipped with SlipNOT® non slip plates to keep workers safe while on the job.  The platform is attached by a hinge that allows the ramp to be lowered to the desired height.  The mail truck is then backed into place and the ramp is lowered.  Mail is then transferred from the truck into the facility, or vice versa.  The SlipNOT® aluminum substrate and surface provides lightweight properties and corrosion resistance.  SlipNOT® non slip ramps are also used throughout facilities to keep pedestrians and workers on their feet while traveling up or down an incline.  The SlipNOT® non slip surface is applied to scissor lifts, dock levelers, stairs and platforms.  Dock levelers and scissor lifts are hydraulic aerial lifts that could be dangerous if slippery.  SlipNOT® galvanized steel and stainless steel is used for outdoor applications due to its weather resistant properties.  SlipNOT® gives workers a piece of mind and ability to get the job done effectively, without the worry of an accident.  SlipNOT® can withstand the high volume of mail and heavy traffic in a postal operation environment.

The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) will offer a virtual safety seminar titled “Slips, Trips and Falls: Best Practices and Standards” on October 20-22. The virtual symposium is an academic conference online. Symposium attendees that participate in the online program will hear from safety professionals around the world that give advice, share experiences and provide learning opportunities. The virtual symposium will also discuss the costs of slips, trips and falls in the workplace, both personal and financial. ASSE and its members have found that slips, trips and falls account for a vast majority of workplace incidents. For more information and to find out how to participate in this virtual symposium please go to ASSE.org.
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