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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

Picture This! Stairwell Sign Overload Creates a Distraction

A well-placed safety sign is a good reminder for your workers and visitors, but this photograph shows a dizzying array of "watch your step" warning signs that could actually distract workers and lead to a fall on this stairway.

Picture This! Stairwell Sign Overload Creates a DistractionVicky Pickford2023-09-04T16:12:07+00:00

Picture This! Is He Washing His Hands at the Urinal?

Does this graphic ACTUALLY depict a man washing his hands in a urinal? What is going on?

Picture This! Is He Washing His Hands at the Urinal?Vicky Pickford2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This! Photo Op Was a Safety Flop

Canada's Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, was photographed using a nail gun to promote a home improvement stimulus program. Too bad he wasn't wearing any PPE.

Picture This! Photo Op Was a Safety FlopVicky Pickford2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This! Human Crane Feeling the Strain

When people don't have the right equipment or are too lazy to go get it, they tend to improvise in ways that are anything but wise. Here's a photo of a man holding a worker upside down outside an elevated window. The strain is plainly evident on his face.

Picture This! Human Crane Feeling the StrainVicky Pickford2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This! Human Stepladder Puts Safety Out of Step

How many workers does it take to safely change a light bulb? Apparently more than these three guys.

Picture This! Human Stepladder Puts Safety Out of StepVicky Pickford2018-02-13T00:00:00+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

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

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

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

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

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

Gory Story: Fire Prevention Safety Video

(Warning: Graphic Content)
This video is the most motivating high impact video on the market. Fires are an everyday occurrence, but little attention is paid to fire prevention. This video will have a long term effect on employees related to causes, prevention and emergency action. Extremely graphic scenes of burns and fire injuries.
(19 minutes)

Gory Story: Fire Prevention Safety VideoVicky Pickford2018-02-06T00:00:00+00:00

Basic Electrical Safety

This video is designed to make employees aware of basic electrical safety in the workplace. It reviews the safety requirements on plugs, cords, cables, disconnect switches, hand/power safety, and other electrical safety equipment.
(10 minutes)

Basic Electrical SafetyVicky Pickford2018-02-06T00:00:00+00:00

General Electrical Safety Video

This is an excellent training video for all employees. Discusses electrical safety, grounding of electrical equipment, power cords, extension cords, double insulation, three prong plugs, wires, and a good sfety overview of electrical safety in the workplace.
(16 minutes)

General Electrical Safety VideoVicky Pickford2018-02-06T00:00:00+00:00

Fall Protection Safety Video

Topics include components of a fall arrest system, inspection, calculating fall distance, selection of a connecting device and the importance of choosing a legal tie-off point.
(20 Minutes)

Fall Protection Safety VideoVicky Pickford2018-02-06T00:00:00+00:00

How To Comply With The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Safety Video

This video explains how to comply with GHS requirements, without changing your entire HAZCOM program. The topics in this program include: changes to hazcom, hazard classifications, labels, pictograms, the new safety data sheets (SDS)
(15 min)

How To Comply With The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Safety VideoVicky Pickford2018-02-06T00:00:00+00:00