Mars Chocolate North America began construction on its first plant within the United States in 35 years in late August. The plant is being built in a park that is designed as a green manufacturing park. In building the plant, Mars is pursuing LEED gold status with the project, which means by the estimated completion of the project in 2013, it will have earned 60-79 points for certification.
Accident Fund is launching a safety campaign called S.A.F.E. (Slip and Fall Elimination) to help policyholders prevent slip and falls this winter. Throughout the season customers will have access to winter safe tips such as snow and ice removal, proper salting techniques and proper footwear. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 20% to 30% of people who experience a slip and fall suffer moderate to severe injuries such as bruises, hip fractures, or head injuries. On top of these injuries it can be extremely costly.
Slip and fall accidents occur on a daily basis. A few places they may occur are on trucks with aluminum tread plate installed on the walking and working surface, on ladder rungs, and on slick flooring areas in manufacturing plant, among others. Preventing these accidents can be done with a few simple precautions. According to “The Guide to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls”, published by the Australian Government, some of the most common hazards for slips and falls are:
An article entitled “Expert Offers Suggestions for Reducing Re-Injury and Returning Injured Employees to Work” talks about how different employees handle workplace injuries, and how getting them back to their pre-injured state is a different process for everyone. Background, pain tolerance, attitude towards the workplace, other employees and the employer as well as their general attitude in life can greatly affect the ability to recover from an injury.
When looking into different types of flooring, you must note the durability, longevity and whether it is easy to maintain and clean. Today’s specifications now require the flooring to be environmentally friendly or “eco-friendly”. Food processing plant managers are asking if the flooring is LEED certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), what the VOC (volatile organic compounds) levels are and how safe it is around food and employees. Different companies who offer eco-friendly flooring products are listed below:
Non-slip steel plate is a product that is used in a variety of industries within countless applications. From catwalks, cross walkers, stair treads, entryways and truck beds to vault covers, drain covers, scales, bridge plates and road plates; floor plate can be incorporated for added strength and safety. With the weather turning colder and wetter throughout most of the country, making sure pedestrians and workers are just as safe outside while walking on plate as they are inside is very important.
