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
Med-Tex Services was honored to be invited to exhibit at the IMC Construction 2016 Safety Day on June 7th, 2016. This outdoor “tent event” was sponsored by several vendors where sub-contractors and IMC personnel were invited to attend a barbecue lunch and meet with representatives to discuss safety on job sites. Med-Tex Services was asked … Read more
Med-Tex Services was proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of the 2016 GBCA Golf Outing held at the Whitemarsh Valley Country Club in Lafayette Hill, PA. The event was a tremendous success as representative members and guests were treated to a wonderful lunch, round of golf, followed by dinner on June 6, 2016. Great food, … Read more
Event Details Date(s) – 06/10/2016 10:30 am – 1:30 pm Location The Cynwyd Club Med-Tex Services, Inc is Proud to be a Member of The Mid-Atlantic Construction Safety Council and will be presenting our portfolio of products and services to organization members on Friday, June 10th beginning at 10:30 AM. This is a great opportunity … Read more
Med-Tex Services will be exhibiting at several Safety events this month 2016 SOUTHEASTERN PA SAFETY DAY The conference provides a forum for Pennsylvania stakeholders to learn about safe digging. The conference begins at 7:00 am and ends around 2:00 pm with a keynote presentation before lunch. There are numerous educational sessions throughout the day promoting … Read more
Med-Tex Services is partnering with MSA Safety and will exhibiting at The 2016 Craft Brewers Conference which will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on May 3-6, 2016. Med-Tex and MSA offer highly specialized safety consulting services and safety equipment to the Brew Industry.
The purpose of the National Fall Prevention Stand-Down is to raise awareness of preventing fall hazards in construction. Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction workers, accounting for 337 of the 874 construction fatalities recorded in 2014 (BLS preliminary data). Those deaths were preventable. Fall prevention … Read more