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3 reasons this storage & handling video needs narration

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
Kevin

1. Because there are about ten seconds of silence before a forklift enters.

2. Because there are three people in the video who could use some dialogue.

3. Because somebody needs to say something about how this could have been avoided.

This did NOT take place in New Pig’s warehouse.

Man, I hope no one was hurt …

We now return you to your regularly-scheduled SAFE Storage & Handling activities.

Uncultured swine? Ha! See PIG® products doing elite jobs

Thursday, July 16th, 2009
Kevin

In a recent post I asked if anyone had pictures of New Pig products working hard in their places of employment. I was pleasantly surprised with some cultured photos of New Pig products from across the pond, as they say.

Below you will see some PIG® products doing what they do best at some of the most elite of locations. First, you will see two photos of a PIG® Absorbent Sock wetting its whistle at the Louvre in Paris. Aussi à France (in the third picture), the Palace of Versailles employs PIG® Absorbent Socks to protect against dampness and water damage.

Pretty fine swine, non?

Anyway, if you have more pictures of New Pig products doing what they do best at your workplace (it does not have to be the Louvre),  send ‘em to me!

New Pig seen at University of Virginia!

Monday, July 6th, 2009
Kevin

I was browsing the University of Virginia’s Environmental Health and Safety website recently for some safety-related info when some pictures started flashing by. Below them it said, “Images from around the University.”

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Image used with permission from UVA

Those who know the mess, know the best! The folks at UVA know who to use!

Do you use New Pig? Are New Pig products around your facility? I would love to see some pics of New Pig products in action!

Email them to me

Trip this mascot, and urine deep trouble

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
Kevin

Nowadays, everybody has a mascot. New Pig has Sparky, and the Little Fiber Guy is a wanna-be. The Phillies have the Fanatic. And the Health Partners health clinic in the Twin Cities have Petey. Petey P. Cup to be precise.

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Now, being an FOS (friend of Sparky),  I understand the need for people to identify with a lovable, personable character, a face to go with the brand. I also understand that a health clinic doesn’t have a whole lot of options.

So out of necessity, Petey was born. I must admit, he is popular. He has his own Facebook page with over a 1,000 fans! Not bad for a plastic waste container.

Well, maybe the clinic was short on ideas, but people are buzzing about Petey. He’s on Youtube.

Maybe I’m  asking the the wrong question …

To pee or not to pee: That is the question. (Click here for rimshot)

But seriously, Petey, I’m wishing you a super summer!

But not a great fall! (Click here for rimshot)

But in case you do have a great fall, we recommend several of these:  PIG® BioSafety Spill Cleanup Kit.

Taste of swine

Monday, June 8th, 2009
Kevin

Couldn’t have summed it up any better!

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Sorry, Sparky!

Heard the one about the safety guinea pig?

Friday, May 22nd, 2009
Kevin

File this one under ”I have no idea if this story is true or not,” but it’s memorable either way and makes a good safety point.

The Cliffs Notes version goes like so: A man purchases a taser measuring about 5″ long for his wife and before he gives it to her, he decides he should test it to ensure that it works. He eyes up the cat, but his better judgment kicks in. Who else could he test it on? Himself, of course! He rationalizes that it’s only two AAA batteries powering the thing and aims.

He describes what follows: “I’m pretty sure Jesse Ventura ran in through the side door, picked me up in the recliner, then body slammed us both on the carpet, over and over and over again. I vaguely recall waking up on my side in the fetal position, with tears in my eyes, soaking wet with my left arm tucked under my body in the oddest position, and tingling in my legs.”

The aftermath also includes the recliner he was sitting in being thrown about eight feet from its original position, a cloud of burnt-hair smoke hovering above him, and his cat hanging on a picture frame attempting to stay out of the melee.

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Again, I do not know if this is true. I have seen videos of people getting tased, and it looks pretty insane. The reason for posting this is to show that there are instructions for a reason. Read them and follow them.

Learning safety through education is a lot easier than learning safety through bad experiences.

Moldy Chinese take-out prompts OSHA inspection?

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
Kevin

Check out this story about a forgotten refrigerator and the mayhem it creates.

Twenty-eight people were sickened and seven taken to the hospital! People are vomiting all over the place, 325 people evacuated from the building and the hazmat team is called in!

The story is ridiculous, right? But at the same time, the ridiculous can prompt an OSHA inspection. OSHA 1904.39 states “Within eight (8) hours after the death of any employee from a work-related incident or the in-patient hospitalization of three or more employees as a result of a work-related incident, you must orally report the fatality/multiple hospitalization by telephone or in person to… OSHA”

I don’t know if these employees were hospitalized, but they may have been. If so, you can be almost certain that an OSHA inspector will be knocking on the door.

Don’t let a cleaning situation turn into an inspection with potential fines. Keep your employees safe. Know your facility and know the chemicals you have on hand. This will save everybody a lot of trouble … as well as from losing their lunch.

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New Pig’s company policy on ear-scratching

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
Kevin

New Pig HR Services feels compelled to respond to the many Pigger inquiries regarding whether one Pigger may scratch behind another Pigger’s ears.

(To clarify: Each of these inquiries came from the same Pigger, asking over and over again.)

After much thinking (and much hoping that this issue would just fade away), our official response is as follows:

Because New Pig is an equal-opportunity employer, we cannot discriminate against individuals.

So if one Pigger may scratch behind another Pigger’s ears with consent, any Pigger may scratch behind another Pigger’s ears with consent.

We don’t see a role for such ear-scratching in our workplace and therefore our official statement is: During work time, each Pigger may feel free to scratch behind his or her own ears but not behind another Pigger’s ears.

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We are confident that each reasonable person and hog in the employ of New Pig will understand and support this policy.

Respectfully,

HR Services

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