Formetco is once again offering a unique live and in-person safety training class that is focused on workers and managers in the Outdoor Advertising industry. Check out the video announcement from Formetco’s Safety Director, Jim Poage: Event Dates: Feb 27th – March 2nd Location: Duluth, GA Event Courses: OSHA 10 […]
By Jim Poage, Safety Director, Safeco Incorporated A study was performed by the Navy SEALS that revealed that if you are wearing wet clothes, in sixty degree weather, for sixty minutes, you will begin to experience the first stages of hypothermia. Because of this low temperature threshold, it is extremely […]
Some great advice from Selective Structures Matt Schulze on saying safe on a billboard: Here are some commonsense rules for avoiding electrocution while installing a sign or changing a vinyl. (1) Use fiberglass rods. (2) Use a qualified and insured contractor rather than doing the install yourself. Preview the area. […]
Today’s podcast guest is Jim Poage, Safety Director at Formetco, Incorporated. Jim discusses how to minimize OSHA fines and what to do to keep your employees safe. OSHA issued 81 citations with $280,000 in fines to Display Advertising companies during the past two years. What jumps out at you. You […]
Safety training is critical to keep your workforce safe and save money. Formetco is offering a safety training class in February. Insider talked with Formetco’s Safety trainer Jim Poage. Jim, you’ve got a safety training event in February. It’s an OSHA 10 hour class that is Outdoor specific. This class […]
Insider asked Formetco’s Safety Director Jim Poage to talk about the importance of safety training. Someone recently used Jim’s training to save a life. Who at an Out of Home company should receive CPR training? This is one of the most frequent questions I get asked concerning CPR – First […]
Insider asked Formetco safety director Jim Poage, to talk about about the hazards associated with using a ladder when working on an out of home advertising structure. Tell us about some hazards that concern you when people work on billboard structures. Falls are a major issue, electrical hazards are one, […]
DULUTH, Ga., June 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Formetco, Inc., the largest full service supplier to the outdoor advertising industry, is pleased to announce Safety Director Jim Poage has successfully passed the Board of Certified Safety Professionals exam and is now recognized as being a Certified Safety Professional. “The Certified Safety Professional designation is considered to […]
By Jim Poage, Safety Director, Formetco Most people know that all personal protective equipment should be inspected prior to use, but few people think about the limitations or increased danger in using the equipment incorrectly. Using a standard full body harness with a shock absorbing lanyard is a great to […]
Here are 9 tips for digital billboard safety which Insider learned during Formetco’s recent safety conference. Review riser drawings before you service a board. Always assume electrical circuits are hot. Use a lockout/tagout program. If in doubt shut down the entire billboard. Most panels have battery backup. Make sure all […]
