June 27, 2024 | by Kimball Midwest
Today, as National Safety Month wraps up, we’re featuring a vital component of workplace safety and one that can often be overlooked when making a list of safety practices: lockout/tagout.
June 13, 2024 | by Kimball Midwest
February 8, 2024 | by Kimball Midwest
In a busy shop, it’s easy to get caught up in all the work that needs done. But there’s nothing like an accident or injury to derail the day’s work.
January 18, 2024 | by Kimball Midwest
Set yourself up for success this year by ensuring your shop and workers are safe. One of the easiest and most important ways to stay safe is using personal protective equipment (PPE).
January 4, 2024 | by Kimball Midwest
Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration compiles a list of frequently cited standards to raise employer awareness about common safety hazards.
September 28, 2023 | by Kimball Midwest
We know the shop can be a bustling environment. Between the busy nature of the shop and the use of different tools, accidents can happen.
July 13, 2023 | by Kimball Midwest
In the midst of summer, staying cool to avoid heatstroke is a must. Climbing temperatures and having employees work in the heat is a safety concern.
June 29, 2023 | by Kimball Midwest
The first day of summer is in the rear-view mirror, so temperatures are on the rise pretty much everywhere from coast to coast.
April 27, 2023 | by Kimball Midwest
Despite the many safety measures required by law, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports there were 5,190 fatal work injuries in the United States in 2021.
April 6, 2023 | by Kimball Midwest
Depending on where you live, the cliché of April showers bringing May flowers might not ring true. Kimball Midwest’s customers live and work from coast to coast in a wide variety of climates.
March 30, 2023 | by Kimball Midwest
It’s no secret, electricity is hot! Wires, circuits and terminals should be assumed to always have live wires. Because of this, electrical safety is of utmost importance to you, your shop, employees and customers.