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Heavy Work Means Strains and Sprains

In this Safety Talk, we’ll learn about the difference between strains and sprains, discover the risk factors that increase the likelihood of a strain or sprain, and discuss how these injuries can be prevented.

Heavy Work Means Strains and Sprains2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Carbon Monoxide is Among Winter’s Deadliest Hazards

Carbon monoxide, also known as CO, is a deadly gas. It’s colorless, odorless and tasteless, making it impossible to detect by human senses. When CO is breathed in, it quickly replaces the oxygen in the bloodstream. Various stages of illness can easily lead up to unconsciousness and death.

Carbon Monoxide is Among Winter’s Deadliest Hazards2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Moving Materials Pain-free

Boxes and cartons The best way to carry boxes and cartons is to grip them at opposite top and bottom corners. Carry sacked materials the same way, and against your waist if possible. Don't strain

Moving Materials Pain-free2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Noise Hazards

It's hard to believe that noise can cause permanent damage to your hearing - but it can.

Noise Hazards2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Make the Call for Help Perfectly Clear

What would you do if you encountered an emergency, either in the workplace or outside? Would you call for help? Would you know who to call and what to tell them?

Make the Call for Help Perfectly Clear2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Workplace Spills – Seven Sources and Seven Methods of Prevention and Control

From soda pop spilled on the breakroom floor at a local factory, to a chemical spill from that same factory that pollutes the river and contaminates your community’s water supply—workplace spills can range from minor inconveniences to major catastrophes.

Workplace Spills – Seven Sources and Seven Methods of Prevention and Control2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Don’t Just Stand There – Learn First Aid and Help

An injured worker needs care now — can you administer it? Proper training, supplies and equipment are essential for providing prompt care to injured workers. If you have ever been faced with an injury, no matter how small, you will probably know the value of first aid.

Don’t Just Stand There – Learn First Aid and Help2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Hot Safety Tips for Welding, Cutting and Grinding

When you weld, cut or grind, the potential for accidents is significant. Eyes and skin can be burned, hearing can be damaged and an electric shock can kill you.

Hot Safety Tips for Welding, Cutting and Grinding2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Prevent Back Injuries

Back injuries are a leading cause of lost time from work. They can occur in any type of job or workplace.

Prevent Back Injuries2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Use Your Head When It Comes to Your Feet

Your feet and toes may be at the opposite end from your head, but you still need to use your brain when it comes to which type of shoes you wear in the winter. 

Use Your Head When It Comes to Your Feet2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

When to Use a Fire Extinguisher: 3 P’s Before You PASS

In a heroic attempt to extinguish an apartment fire, two men working in a residential building found extinguishers in a hallway and raced to the unit. Although they had just rescued a tenant from the same unit, they were both overcome by thick smoke and died of cardiac arrest.

When to Use a Fire Extinguisher: 3 P’s Before You PASS2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Six Facts on Oxygen

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Six Facts on Oxygen2018-01-26T00:00:00+00:00

Companies Cited For Guardrail Violations

In safety, what you don’t have can be equally as [...]

Companies Cited For Guardrail Violations2018-01-26T00:00:00+00:00

Teaching Workers to Conduct Better Fire Safety Inspections

Safety Management Tools – Inspections Teaching Workers to Conduct Better [...]

Teaching Workers to Conduct Better Fire Safety Inspections2018-01-25T00:00:00+00:00

Five Facts on Falls

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Five Facts on Falls2018-01-24T00:00:00+00:00

Workplace Emergency Preparedness Checklist

This emergency preparedness checklist can help you ready your workplace [...]

Workplace Emergency Preparedness Checklist2018-01-23T00:00:00+00:00

Workplace Violence Checklist

Violence, including murder and assault, happens in just about any [...]

Workplace Violence Checklist2018-01-23T00:00:00+00:00

Six Facts on Accidents and Injuries

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Six Facts on Accidents and Injuries2018-01-19T00:00:00+00:00

Safety Puzzle – Ergonomics

A basic understanding of ergonomics can help you work more comfortably and safely. Do you understand these ergonomics terms?

Safety Puzzle – Ergonomics2018-01-18T00:00:00+00:00

Safety Puzzle – Ergonomics 2

Ergonomics is all about a good fit between you and your job. The correct answers to these clues are a good fit for these crossword spaces.

Safety Puzzle – Ergonomics 22018-01-18T00:00:00+00:00

Oil Drum Blows Up

A steel drum containing lubricating oil exploded while a worker was heating it with a propane torch. The explosion occurred in cold winter weather in a temporary logging camp. The victim was preparing to replace

Oil Drum Blows Up2018-01-17T00:00:00+00:00
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