Forestry

Picture This! Maintenance Acrobatics

Balancing one-handed on a railing several feet above the ground without any form of fall protection could be this maintenance worker's downfall.

Picture This! Maintenance AcrobaticsVicky Pickford2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This: Can’t See the Forest for the Trees
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Picture This: Can’t See the Forest for the Trees

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Picture This: Can’t See the Forest for the Trees

Whoever set this ladder up must have been so focused on getting the job done that he or she forgot to follow basic safety procedures.

Picture This: Can’t See the Forest for the TreesVicky Pickford2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This! Safer by the Handful

Winter of 2013 hit many parts of North America hard, leaving treacherous driving and walking conditions. Workplaces need to lay down plenty of salt or ice-melting pellets to keep walkways safe and navigable for workers, customers and visitors.

Picture This! Safer by the HandfulVicky Pickford2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This! Safety’s Up in the Air With This Hoist
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Picture This! Safety’s Up in the Air With This Hoist

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Picture This! Safety’s Up in the Air With This Hoist

Will this flimsy makeshift car hoist hold out? Who knows, but we wouldn't want to be the guy under it attempting to find out.

Picture This! Safety’s Up in the Air With This HoistVicky Pickford2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This! McDonalds’ Crane is… Whack

A mobile crane operator and customers inside a fast food restaurant got a surprise when the crane toppled while hoisting a chiller unit. Thankfully, no one inside or outside was injured.

Picture This! McDonalds’ Crane is… WhackVicky Pickford2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This! De-Feeting the Purpose of Safety Footwear

Whatever part of this safety footwear which was considered to be “safe” by the wearer is something that only he would know.

Picture This! De-Feeting the Purpose of Safety FootwearVicky Pickford2023-09-04T16:45:46+00:00

FUNDAMENTAL 55: Cannabis Workplace Safety for Employers

Key Takeaways: Distinguish between risk management and impairment management Explain [...]

FUNDAMENTAL 55: Cannabis Workplace Safety for EmployersVicky Pickford2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This! Worker Survives Chainsaw Necklace Nightmare
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Picture This! Worker Survives Chainsaw Necklace Nightmare

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Picture This! Worker Survives Chainsaw Necklace Nightmare

Chainsaw kickbacks are often deadly, but a Pennsylvania tree trimmer survived in spite of having a chainsaw's chain embed itself in his neck. The horrifying incident hasn't put James Valentine, 21, off returning to that job. Here's a photograph showing an X-ray of the chain inside his body.

Picture This! Worker Survives Chainsaw Necklace NightmareVicky Pickford2023-09-04T16:38:32+00:00

Picture This! When Standing on the Top Cap of a Stepladder Just Isn’t Dangerous Enough

What would you tell a worker using a ladder in this way?

Picture This! When Standing on the Top Cap of a Stepladder Just Isn’t Dangerous EnoughVicky Pickford2023-09-04T16:18:29+00:00

How to Avoid Being Prosecuted for OHS Violations

A revealing glimpse into what OHS prosecutors look for when [...]

How to Avoid Being Prosecuted for OHS ViolationsVicky Pickford2018-02-11T00:00:00+00:00

How to Contest an OSHA Violation

What to do if you think OSHA has unfairly cited [...]

How to Contest an OSHA ViolationVicky Pickford2018-02-11T00:00:00+00:00

Having Multiple Facilities Can Lead to Repeat Violations

To assess the risk of repeat violations, you first need [...]

Having Multiple Facilities Can Lead to Repeat ViolationsVicky Pickford2018-02-10T00:00:00+00:00

Fall Protection Issues Head Up OSHA’s Top 10 Violations

Issues involving a lack of fall protection measures were number [...]

Fall Protection Issues Head Up OSHA’s Top 10 ViolationsVicky Pickford2018-02-09T00:00:00+00:00

Fall Protection Number One on OSHA’s Top 10 Violations List

Fall protection issues have topped the list of OSHA’s most-cited [...]

Fall Protection Number One on OSHA’s Top 10 Violations ListVicky Pickford2018-02-09T00:00:00+00:00

Contractor Cited for Repeat, Serious Safety Violations Issued $146,000 in Proposed Penalties

OSHA has cited 11 repeat violations for alleged infractions including [...]

Contractor Cited for Repeat, Serious Safety Violations Issued $146,000 in Proposed PenaltiesVicky Pickford2018-02-07T00:00:00+00:00

Six Safety Elements Supervisors Must Know

In order for accidents to be reduced to the absolute [...]

Six Safety Elements Supervisors Must KnowVicky Pickford2018-02-07T00:00:00+00:00

Six Solvent Risk Control Measures

Following the death of a young worker who was exposed [...]

Six Solvent Risk Control MeasuresVicky Pickford2018-02-07T00:00:00+00:00

Six Things to Know About Lockout/Tagout

Countless workers have been seriously injured or killed because they [...]

Six Things to Know About Lockout/TagoutVicky Pickford2018-02-07T00:00:00+00:00

Six Tips for Responding Constructively to Disrespectful Treatment in the Workplace
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Six Tips for Responding Constructively to Disrespectful Treatment in the Workplace

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Six Tips for Responding Constructively to Disrespectful Treatment in the Workplace

If a co-worker says or does something to upset or [...]

Six Tips for Responding Constructively to Disrespectful Treatment in the WorkplaceVicky Pickford2018-02-07T00:00:00+00:00

Six Ways to Take a Successful Safety Program to the Next Level

Taking a Successful Safety Program to the Next Level Paradoxically, [...]

Six Ways to Take a Successful Safety Program to the Next LevelVicky Pickford2018-02-07T00:00:00+00:00

Back Safety: Proper Lifting Procedures Safety Video

Back injuries frequently occur in the workplace during lifting. The tips and techniques provided in this video will offer alternatives to lifting or carrying and will show the benefits of using helpful tools like dollies and carts to prevent back injuries. Viewers will learn the necessary step¬by-step safety procedures to prepare the body for safe lifting as well as instruction on how to properly lift under any circumstance.
(17 minutes)

Back Safety: Proper Lifting Procedures Safety VideoVicky Pickford2018-02-06T00:00:00+00:00

Back Safety: Exercise And Ergonomics Safety Video

They say you never notice the parts of your body until they hurt. This video stresses the importance of back safety and discusses not only the risks involved in everyday body movement, but also the ways to prevent those risks from turning into debilitating injuries.
(16 minutes)

Back Safety: Exercise And Ergonomics Safety VideoVicky Pickford2018-02-06T00:00:00+00:00

An Extra Effort For Safety Sake: Safety Behavior

If safety is so important, why do accidents and injuries continue to occur? Government statistics estimate 5.7 million workplace injuries and illnesses occur annually with associated costs over $170 billion. This video addresses a complex issue with a light touch and an important message. Everyone is responsible and accountable for safety.
(15 minutes)

An Extra Effort For Safety Sake: Safety BehaviorVicky Pickford2023-11-14T23:46:32+00:00

Back Safety: The Basics Safety Video

Many of the causes of back injury can be prevented by teaching employees how the back operates and the basics of proper lifting techniques. This video does just that. Great for new or experienced employees.
(11 minutes)

Back Safety: The Basics Safety VideoVicky Pickford2018-02-06T00:00:00+00:00

Flammable Liquids Safety Video

Instruction for employees working with flammable liquids. Defines LEL, UEL, flash points, and other related information. Provides the basics of bonding and grounding.
(9 minutes)

Flammable Liquids Safety VideoVicky Pickford2018-02-06T00:00:00+00:00