Twelve companies that include ACCO Brands Corp., Buffalo Gap Instrumentation & Electrical Co. Inc., Caterpillar Inc., EnPro Industries, EuroKera North America, Fluor Corp., Gribbins Insulation Co. Inc., Honeywell Federal Manufacturing and Technologies LLC, Kennametal Inc., Nalco Co., Richard Goettle Inc. and Savage Services have all made it into the 2011 Safest Companies list as named by EHS Today.  Safe work environments are extremely important not only in order to get workers home safely but to keep the company performing at top level.

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Trench drains are used in a variety of industries from manufacturing, utilities, food processing, commercial and even some residential situations.  A trench drain is a long drain that sits flush with the floor.  It efficiently moves liquids, sometimes large amounts of liquids, out of a possible slippery area.  Trench drains need to be covered in order to prevent trip hazards.  Grating, perforated plate, expanded metal and sometimes floor plate are all options that can cover the drain preventing objects from falling in.

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Have you ever thought twice about a decision you made?  Wondering how things would be if you made the other decision and how life changing it could have been.  Everyone has in personal and professional situations.  In the article “Managing Safety: Three Steps to Build Character in Safety” David G. Lynn talks about making the right choices in the workplace and helps to identify situations that lead to unsafe decision.  The three steps are:

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