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Hockey is more than just a sport; it's a community, a family, and a bond that brings others together, regardless of their different backgrounds. The very nature of hockey emphasizes teamwork, unity, and collaboration. A team's success on the ice depends on the hard work and dedication of every individual player, both on and off the ice.
The Nelson-Jameson Foundation strongly believes in the power of community and teamwork, which is why the Nelson-Jameson Foundation supports our local youth hockey program in all that it stands for. The annual fundraiser, Hockey Unlimited, is crucial for the Marshfield Hockey Association. Past contributions from generous donors and believers have helped in various areas, including locker room and shower additions, bleacher heaters, electric Zamboni, player gear, technology, and scholarships.
This year's funds will be used to replace the existing rink boards, which are a vital
Enhance workplace efficiency and eliminate waste through a structured five-step approach
5S is more than a program, it is a comprehensive system for organizing spaces so work can be performed efficiently, effectively, and safely. This system focuses on putting everything where it belongs and keeping the workplace clean, which naturally promotes a safer workplace with more efficiency.
When implementing a 5S system, it is important to remember to start small. Start with a pilot project to get a feel for if/what employee training is needed—how to implement the system, how to track progress, and how to celebrate success.
We’ve shared some of the hidden costs that can come with insufficient or ill-fitting personal protective equipment (PPE). There are additional challenges that come with gear that must not only protect from danger but also protect from cold weather.
Below we share some of the gear and tips that will help keep your workers safe, warm and dry during the winter season or in cold storage areas.
Tingley Jackets: Tailored to Your Needs
A functional and warm work jacket is indispensable during cold weather months. But like any jacket, they’re not one-size-fits-all. Tingley SYNC System®
Our line of Sani-Safe® knives offers the weight and balance of wood-handled knives with the sanitary advantage of polypropylene.
To maximize the performance of Sani-Safe Cutlery, we recommend adhering to the following guidelines.
- Cutlery should be hand washed in mild to medium strength detergent and towel-dried.
- Knives should NOT be placed in automatic dishwashers. The blade edges will be dulled from rubbing against each other, and caustic detergents will cause staining and pitting of the blade.
- Cutlery should NOT be soaked for long periods or submerged for cleaning. If cutlery is soaked in soap, bleach, or chlorine, the soaking should be kept to a minimum, the products rinsed thoroughly, and dried immediately.
- Chlorine and bleach discolor and pit stain-free and high-carbon steel. If chlorine or bleach products come in contact with the blade, they must be thoroughly rinsed off immediately.
- When cutlery is left
There’s no universal solution for a successful Lockout/Tagout program, but it is important to understand the difference in padlocks. The key to understanding lies in the names: “keyed alike” and “keyed different.”
In this guide, we help any organization with Lockout/Tagout needs choose between keyed alike or keyed different padlocks to implement the best system in place for unique needs.
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SQF: What It Takes to Score 100%
From farm to retail, the SQF (Safe Quality Food) food safety codes are designed to help
Nelson-Jameson is a champion of workplace safety, offering up tips and the right tools to protect workers. In this article, Nelson-Jameson Product Manager Courtney Boeger shares how you can protect staff while preventing costly fines from OSHA. Read on to learn about our approach. Note: This article was originally authored for Industrial Safety and Hygiene News.
Note: This is part 1 of a series of articles showing how the color-coding system can improve safety and efficiency in your facility.
On a global scale, the United States food supply is one of the safest. However, it’s still important to maintain a focus on protecting consumers from preventable foodborne diseases. One simple step can be taken to prevent cross-contamination of allergens that can lead to sickness or extremely costly recalls: a color-coding system for tools.
Color-coding tools, clothing, supplies, and more (see our color-coding products here) in a food processing facility allows for easy and quick identification and communication of information that’s essential for food safety and protects employees and consumers. Designating critical control areas and zones helps your sanitation program by ensuring that the tools stay in the areas
August 12-18 is OSHA Safe + Sound Week 2024. It’s a nationwide event held yearly that recognizes workplace health and safety program successes and provides information and new ideas for keeping workers across the country protected.
Nelson-Jameson is among the 3,900-plus businesses that recognize Safe + Sound Week, and we’re committed to promoting company safety programs and topics across the entire organization.
As a single-source supplier for food, dairy, and beverage processing plants, Nelson-Jameson delivers ingredients while also delivering a comprehensive set of personal protective equipment (PPE) solutions and expert-curated food safety programs
Avian Flu H5N1 has brought a spotlight back to the world of personal protective equipment. In fact, the CDC released new recommendations in May with specific PPE protocols.
However, proper PPE is an evergreen tool for own protection as well as food safety regardless of new potential contaminants.
Recently, Nelson-Jameson joined the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association for a discussion where a panel of dairy industry experts discussed H5N1’s effect on PPE, innovations, and hidden costs when not using the best choices in PPE. Read on to learn more.
From Toes to Above the Nose
Protecting every area of the body with PPE is incredibly important when working with food ingredients. From boots to gloves to eyewear, protection helps prevent cross-contamination and injury. However, comfort and ease of use can be equally important.
And head and eye protection is exceptionally important with H5N1, as humans who have been impacted by H5N1 tend to have symptoms appearing in their eyes. The CDC has made the recommendation that safety goggles or face shields be worn.
Pete Butorac, Technical Sales Manager specializing in Safety/PPE for Nelson-Jameson, joined the panel to discuss the importance of eye protection among other protective headgear and offered some tips on what to look for during the evaluation of eye and head PPE.
Here are some tips on what to look for in eyewear:
- Anti-fog bond
- Scratch resistance
- Interchangeable prescription lenses
- UV protection
- Full circumstance coverage
- Lightweight materials
Features to look for in head PPE:
- Air vents that can be toggled on and off
- Rear head coverage
- Add-on ear muffs
- Cooling inserts
- Reflective stickers for visibility
- Color-coding system to prevent cross-contamination
During the panel, Butorac emphasized the importance of comfrot in addition to protection.
“The easier it is and the more comfortable it is, the more likely it is to be used—and that's ultimately what we need everybody to do is use the stuff that's going to protect them.”
Hands-on Protection and Hidden Costs
Gloves are among the most consumable pieces of PPE in the dairy industry, but the cost goes far beyond the glove itself. As one panelist pointed out, gloves can cause obvious dermal issues and often-overlooked muscle issues. Glove tears can lead to increased glove thickness, which is more taxing on the hand and can lead to costly injuries.
Additionally, the hand is the most common site affected by occupational skin disease, impacting almost 2 million people with costs of up to $2 billion annually.
What to look for in protective gloves:
- Adequate gripping ability and cut resistance
- Chemical protection
- Flexible and lightweight
- Touch screen compatible
- Suitable for extremely high and low temperatures
High-quality gloves benefit both employees and employers. Employees can minimize exposure to harmful chemicals and toxins while reducing pain and discomfort, which improves job satisfaction. Quality hand protection also improves organizational efficiency by reducing waste and employee time off for recovery.
With thousands of options with different materials, textures, lengths, colors, and shelf life, gloves are not one-size-fits-all. So be sure to find a supplier that is and can meet all of your unique needs.
Your One-Stop Shop for PPE
Avian Flu H5N1 has resurfaced the conversation around PPE. It’s as important as ever to ensure that your team has equipment that is equal parts safety and comfort.
Nelson-Jameson is your single-source distributor for PPE, combining the expertise and technical support to protect your entire team while consolidating your supply management!
