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Machinery Crushes Workers

A mechanic was killed when a bus fell on him. He apparently had used a 12-ton bottle jack under the differential to raise the rear of the 35,000-pound (15,875-kilogram) bus.

Machinery Crushes WorkersVicky Pickford2018-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

Automated Palletizer Crushes Worker
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Automated Palletizer Crushes Worker

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Automated Palletizer Crushes Worker

A worker died after being crushed by a palletizer lift. The automated equipment fills pallets with cases of soft drinks.

Automated Palletizer Crushes WorkerVicky Pickford2018-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

Manual Material Handling Checklist
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Manual Material Handling Checklist

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Manual Material Handling Checklist

Supervisors can use this checklist as a tool to identify [...]

Manual Material Handling ChecklistVicky Pickford2018-01-16T00:00:00+00:00

Protect Your Hearing and Avoid Hearing Loss

What’s at Stake? As the saying goes, “better the devil [...]

Protect Your Hearing and Avoid Hearing LossVicky Pickford2018-01-15T00:00:00+00:00

Seven Statistics on Working in Winter
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Seven Statistics on Working in Winter

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Seven Statistics on Working in Winter

In many parts of North America, winter can pose significant [...]

Seven Statistics on Working in WinterVicky Pickford2018-01-12T00:00:00+00:00

Seven Statistics on Workplace Hand Injuries

Considering how often we use our hands and the number [...]

Seven Statistics on Workplace Hand InjuriesVicky Pickford2018-01-12T00:00:00+00:00

Seven Statistics on Ladders

According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, every year [...]

Seven Statistics on LaddersVicky Pickford2018-01-11T00:00:00+00:00

Seven Statistics on Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Noise-induced hearing loss is a serious and preventable workplace and [...]

Seven Statistics on Noise-Induced Hearing LossVicky Pickford2018-01-11T00:00:00+00:00

Seven Statistics on Operating Hand and Power Tools

Workers operating hand and power tools face a wide range [...]

Seven Statistics on Operating Hand and Power ToolsVicky Pickford2018-01-11T00:00:00+00:00

Seven Tips for Safe Stacking

Properly stacked and stored materials are readily accessible and less [...]

Seven Tips for Safe StackingVicky Pickford2018-01-11T00:00:00+00:00

Seven Statistics on Slipping Hazards

Slipping is a major cause of injuries, both at home [...]

Seven Statistics on Slipping HazardsVicky Pickford2018-01-11T00:00:00+00:00

Seven Statistics on Harassment in the Workplace

Unfortunately, harassment is alive and well in today's fast-paced, competitive [...]

Seven Statistics on Harassment in the WorkplaceVicky Pickford2018-01-10T00:00:00+00:00

Chemical Safety 7 Training Mistakes to Avoid

What Are Dangerous Chemicals First, a definition: By “hazardous chemicals,” [...]

Chemical Safety 7 Training Mistakes to AvoidVicky Pickford2018-01-09T00:00:00+00:00

Seven Ways to Avoid Slips, Trips, and Falls

WHAT’S AT STAKE? Slips happen when there’s not enough friction [...]

Seven Ways to Avoid Slips, Trips, and FallsVicky Pickford2017-12-01T00:00:00+00:00

Don’t Leave Your Safety Up in the Air: Protect Against Falls from Heights

Safety Talk What’s at Stake? Working at heights without fall [...]

Don’t Leave Your Safety Up in the Air: Protect Against Falls from HeightsVicky Pickford2017-08-27T00:00:00+00:00

Machine Guarding: Show Your Work Crews
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Machine Guarding: Show Your Work Crews

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Machine Guarding: Show Your Work Crews

Safety Talk Instructions: Here’s a Handout explaining machine guarding that [...]

Machine Guarding: Show Your Work CrewsVicky Pickford2017-07-01T00:00:00+00:00

Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace

This webinar provides an overview of employer obligations in relation to workplace bullying and harassment, with an emphasis on BC’s laws.

Bullying and Harassment in the WorkplaceVicky Pickford2017-02-09T00:00:00+00:00

Working from Heights – Don’t Fall for these Seven Deadly Mistakes

Safety Talk What’s At Stake ? Falls from heights injure [...]

Working from Heights – Don’t Fall for these Seven Deadly MistakesVicky Pickford2016-09-01T00:00:00+00:00

Are you Listening? Preventing Noise Induced Hearing Loss

Many of the machines you operate, tasks you perform, and areas where you work generate too much noise.

Are you Listening? Preventing Noise Induced Hearing LossVicky Pickford2016-09-01T00:00:00+00:00

Is This How You Want Your Workers to Handle Materials?

Train your workers about ergonomics and avoiding musculoskeletal disorders.

Is This How You Want Your Workers to Handle Materials?Vicky Pickford2013-10-11T00:00:00+00:00

Materials Handling and Storage

Retrieved from: Occupational Safety & Health Administration Handling and storing [...]

Materials Handling and StorageVicky Pickford2011-11-18T00:00:00+00:00

Position Statement on Prevention of Workplace Violence

Retrieved from: American Industrial Hygiene Association The following document discusses [...]

Position Statement on Prevention of Workplace ViolenceVicky Pickford2011-11-16T00:00:00+00:00