The Fundamental Principles of Pedestrian Safety
Leave a CommentIn industrial work zones, workers are not the only ones at risk of getting hurt; pedestrians passing through the area are also subject to the inherent dangers of worksites. But why do pedestrians have access to work zones if they are so dangerous, anyway? There are several reasons — one of the most important beings […]
Guardrails vs. Handrails for Industrial Workplace Safety
4 CommentsTo ensure efficient operations, the lowest possible costs, and, most importantly, employee health and wellbeing, manufacturing facilities across all types of industries must adhere to various safety standards. In particular, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) helps ensure such workplace safety and health standards are met and workers are kept safe by providing training, […]
Portable Pedestrian Barriers: 15 Uses for the Roll-Up-Fence
Leave a CommentAt OMEGA Industrial Products, our team is always working to develop cutting-edge solutions to keep customers safe. One of our latest innovations is the R•U•F Roll-Up-Fence, a portable pedestrian safety barrier. Designed as a lightweight and highly portable barricade, its applications range from controlling both safe and unsafe construction site zones to designated pedestrian zones at […]
The Psychology of Safety Colors
Leave a CommentWhat do you think of when you see the color yellow(Safety Color)? For most people, it radiates feelings of warmth, joy, optimism, confidence, inspiration, and positive energy. As a long-wavelength color — the brightest on the visible spectrum — yellow is also the most noticeable shade to the human eye, known to stimulate mental activity […]
Add Flexibility and Easy Access with Quick-Step Systems
Leave a CommentWhether you need exterior access stairs, interior risers or steps leading to a crossover platform, Omega Industrial Products offers Quick-Step stairs that are up to the task. Omega’s Quick-Step systems are prebuilt to install in any location you need quickly. Using our years of experience, we’ve engineered these durable and reliable stairs that can be […]
Keep ‘Em Out, Keep ‘Em Safe
Leave a CommentRecently, Omega Industrial Products introduced a new product to its lineup of great safety products: The Roll-Up-Fence. The R-U-F offers an entirely new way to protect job sites, prevent accidents and so much more. The R-U-F is comprised of highly durable and flexible materials that make it incredibly versatile for a wide range of uses. […]
The Psychology of Yellow
Leave a CommentDid you know that not only can color dictate your mood, behavior, decisions, and interactions, but that there is a science that studies these unique effects? It’s called the psychology of color and it discusses the ideas that how we respond to colors is deeply rooted within us. It is for this reason that red […]