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Posts Tagged: Safety

  • Surviving Hurricane Season – Part 2

    Surviving Hurricane Season – Part 2

    Hurricane Season is here – now what? Last week we reviewed common meteorological terminology from the National Hurricane Center.  We also explored the different hurricane catagories and what can be expected from each.  Today we’ll review what to do prior, during and after a hurricane strikes. See part one here. Be prepared There are many

  • TRSA Launches Safety & Health Certification

    TRSA Launches Safety & Health Certification

    TRSA is launching a plant-based Safety & Health Certification (S&H). The S&H was created by the TRSA Safety Committee to help laundry facilities create a culture of safety that provides a return on investment by increasing productivity and engagement while reducing injuries, absenteeism and workers’ compensation costs. “The S&H certification process of internal evaluation, application,

  • Laundry Worker Dies in Niles, Illinois

    Laundry Worker Dies in Niles, Illinois

    A 42-year-old employee at EcoDirect Laundry and Cleaners recently died stuck between a dryer and conveyor system during his shift at the facility in Niles, Illinois. Pascual Gonzales-Hernandez was later seen on surveillance video trying to remove a towel hanging from a dryer in front of a conveyor system. Learn more here. 

  • Safety, Ergonomics, New Technology and Laundry Design

    Safety, ergonomics, new technology and thoughtful design of a laundry all contribute to the well-being of those who work there.  To that end, many equipment manufacturers have incorporated safety and ergonomic features in their machinery or products.  New technologies and laundry designs also help make the working environment more conducive to healthier and more productive employees.