Manufacturing Safety: Proper Use and Care of Respiratory Protection

Provided by: Three Sixty Safety Proper Use and Care ofRespiratory Protection Wearing respiratory protection may seem inconvenient, but airborne particles and contaminants—no matter how small—can cause both short-term and long-term health problems if proper use and care of respirators is not exercised. Respirators protect employees from areas with insufficient oxygen, harmful dusts, fogs, smokes, mists, […]
Manufacturing Safety: Head Protection

Provided by: Three Sixty Safety Head Protection In manufacturing, head injuries from falling, flying, or fixed objects can be prevented by wearing the proper head protection. When these types of injuries occur, they can lead to significant head trauma or even irreversible, long-term damage. To ensure your workplace safety, few things are more important than […]
Manufacturing Safety: Dangers of Silica Exposure

Provided by: Three Sixty Safety Dangers of Silica Exposure Found in commonly used materials such as concrete, asphalt, coal dust and natural stone, silica particles can be inhaled when dust is created during handling. Review this flyer to learn more about the dangers of silica exposure and related safety practices. What’s a Little Dust? Although […]
Manufacturing Safety: Protective Equipment

Provided by: Three Sixty Safety Stay Safe WithPersonal Protective Equipment In the manufacturing industry, engineering controls are the first line of defense against occupational injury and fatalities. However, these methods do not always offer the maximum protection for workers, so personal protective equipment (PPE) is crucial. While we follow all government regulations regarding PPE and […]
Safety Matters: The Importance of Safety Belts

Provided by: Three Sixty Safety The Importance of Safety Belts Not using a seat belt can be very dangerous. You may have incorrect information or assumptions about seat belts. Consider the following myths and facts regarding seat belts and the consequences of not buckling up. Myth: There is no compelling reason to buckle up. If […]
Safety Matters: Hand Protection

Provided by: Three Sixty Safety Hand Protection Of the many tools that we have available, our hands are the most valuable. They provide us with the dexterity necessary to perform precise maneuvers that even the most advanced technology cannot replicate. Even the simplest tasks are difficult for a person that does not have full use […]
Safety Matters: Selecting Safety Sunglasses

Provided by: Three Sixty Safety Selecting Safety Sunglasses Sunglasses are not just for fashion or for the beach; they provide the necessary protection needed to block harmful ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. A good pair of sunglasses will protect the eyes from being burned by the sun, which can cause cataracts, macular […]
Hearing Protection 101: Understanding Safe Sound Levels at Work

Provided by: Three Sixty Safety Hearing Protection – How Loud Is Too Loud? According to the American Journal of Industrial Medicine, around 46% of all workers in manufacturing have been exposed to hazardous noise at some point during their employment. Things like rotors, power tools, stators, gears, fans, impact processes and electrical machinery can all […]
Safety Matters: Fall Protection and Safety

Provided by: Three Sixty Safety Fall Protection and Safety Fall protection and safety is a major concern at the workplace. In fact, OSHA cites injuries from falls as one of its top 10 worksite injuries. Falls and falling objects can result from unstable working surfaces, ladders that are not safely positioned and misuse of fall […]
Why Safety Shoes Matter: Manufacturing Best Practices

Provided by: Three Sixty Safety Safety Shoes Personal protective equipment (PPE) is crucial when it comes to preventing injuries and ensuring your health and safety on the job. One often overlooked and important type of PPE is safety footwear, which is designed to protect your feet from common manufacturing hazards. Depending on the job activity […]