Walsh and Walsh/Granite JV sponsored a Construction Trade Career Fair. Over fifteen construction companies, unions, and labor organizations that have a significant presence in or around the Philadelphia area were in attendance. Exploring employment opportunities, careers in construction, and training opportunities are just some of the benefits of attending this event. The construction industry provides … Read more
Med-Tex Services was honored to present at the 2016 EHSCP Symposium. This (2) day event was held at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA on September 12-13, 2016. The Med-Tex Presentation was on The 29 CFR 1926.1200, Confined Space in Construction Standard followed by a Confined Space Rescue Demonstration utilizing Med-Tex Services’ Mobile Confined Space Training … Read more
LOCATION: Med-Tex Services, Inc. 6490 State Road Unit F Philadelphia, PA 19135 TRAINING DATES: September 27-29, 2016 *3 Days / 2.2 CEUs / 3.67 Safety CM Points, Approval # 10-210/ 25.5 CMPs / 2.2 COCs Download PDF TIMES: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day with an hour lunch and periodic … Read more
Med-Tex Services would like to express our deepest sympathy to the Family, Friends and Brothers / Sisters of Local 22 (Philadelphia Firefighters) with the sudden loss of Gabriel Lee. Gabe was a devoted father, husband and friend to many in our community. Gabe also served as a Rescue Technician for Med-Tex Services and his loss … Read more
Med-Tex Services was proud to participate in the PHL Safety Fair on July 14, 2016. Amanda Revelle and Ryan Worrell, MTS Field Team, were on hand to distribute important safety information and gifts to both PHL staff and travelers in the concourse. Famed Philadelphia Phillies first basemen, Ryan Howard, also stopped by the MTS booth and … Read more
Med-Tex Services, Inc. is going high-tech for confined space management. Med-Tex has partnered with the Safety Sense Management System® to roll out this state of the art Confined Space Management Software application. Introducing Safety Sense™ The Safety Sense Management System™ is a secure, easy-to-use, cloud-based application that allows for the client and their contractors to … Read more
Med-Tex Services, Inc. has always demanded the very best from our “Site Safety” professionals. Our personnel show initiative and a true dedication to their craft. In doing so, continuing their education has always been a top priority for our men and women in the field. As we strive for excellence, so do our first class … Read more
With the implementation of OSHA’s 29 CFR 1926.1200 – Confined Space in Construction Standard on August 3, 2015, many are left with questions on how this new standard is different from the General Industry Standard 29 CFR 1910.146. In this issue of Construction Today, Med-Tex Services Company President, Dennis M. Dougherty, explains the differences and … Read more
OSHA’s Confined Space Rule Raises the Bar for Construction Site Safety Med-Tex Services is frequently asked to provide our expertise and knowledge as it relates to working in Confined Spaces for industry publications. Constructor Magazine reached out to Med-Tex Services and requested that we provide some background and insight on OSHA’s 29 CFR 1926.1200 Confined … Read more
Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Latchways plc, a United Kingdom-based provider of innovative fall protection systems and solutions. Latchways employs approximately 250 people globally and had 2015 revenues of approximately $50 million. The transaction, which MSA announced in early September, is valued … Read more