Adapting to the Rhythm of Shiftwork
Shiftworkers are necessary and instrumental in keeping work operating at all hours. In this Safety Talk learn about some of the hazards of Shitfwork.
Safety Rules Protect You GallerySafety Rules Protect You
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Safety Rules Protect You
The safety rules, policies and procedures of your workplace are there to protect you from workplace hazards and to help prevent injuries.
Straight Talk About Straight Ladder Safety GalleryStraight Talk About Straight Ladder Safety
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Straight Talk About Straight Ladder Safety
Two workers were attempting to install a wooden sign board on the storefront of a building. They were both on the ground attempting to position an aluminum ladder. They lost control of it, causing the ladder to fall backwards.
Hot Safety Tips for Welding, Cutting and Grinding GalleryHot Safety Tips for Welding, Cutting and Grinding
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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.
Don’t Let the Heat Get to You GalleryDon’t Let the Heat Get to You
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Don’t Let the Heat Get to You
You might be the toughest roughneck around, but a good dose of heat stress can quickly tame anyone's bravado.
‘Caught Between’ Hazards Gallery‘Caught Between’ Hazards
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‘Caught Between’ Hazards
When you work around machinery, vehicles and anything else that moves, you could be caught in a tight spot and crushed.
How to Keep Your Cool When Working in Hot Weather GalleryHow to Keep Your Cool When Working in Hot Weather
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How to Keep Your Cool When Working in Hot Weather
Your body has a marvelous ability to regulate its internal temperature through sweating and the cooling effect caused by the evaporation of sweat. But there are a number of factors that can interfere with this process and cause your body temperature to spike, resulting in heat illness.
Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot? Stay Safe While Working in the Heat GalleryFeeling Hot, Hot, Hot? Stay Safe While Working in the Heat
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Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot? Stay Safe While Working in the Heat
Heat-related illnesses can range from annoying to deadly, and progress quickly if the person doesn’t receive appropriate medical treatment. Read this safety talk and protect workers from heat related illnesses.
Great Guns! Powder-Actuated Tools are Dangerous
Powder-actuated tools are a fast way to fasten wood or other materials to concrete. Used incorrectly, they are also a quick way to an injury. Also known as explosive-actuated, stud drivers or stud guns, powder-actuated tools are used in the construction industry and by weekend builders.
Keep Safety On Hand
The worst, of course, would be an amputation – cutting off a hand or fingers. An amputation can be fatal because of the loss of blood, shock, infection or other effects. An amputation can happen
Working Safely is no Mean Feet GalleryWorking Safely is no Mean Feet
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Working Safely is no Mean Feet
They carry you through heat or cold, wet and slippery conditions. Your feet are also at risk from falling construction materials and equipment. No wonder wearing approved steel-toed boots can be required on the job.
Hand Tool Hazards GalleryHand Tool Hazards
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Hand Tool Hazards
We all know how important it is to use caution around power tools. But what about tools in general? Can a wrench really be dangerous?
Confined Spaces Can Become Domino Death Traps GalleryConfined Spaces Can Become Domino Death Traps
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Confined Spaces Can Become Domino Death Traps
A confined space is any enclosed or partially enclosed space with restricted entry and exit that is not designed or intended for continuous human occupancy. The word “confined” suggests “small” but many confined spaces aren’t small.
Keep a Lookout for Eye Injuries GalleryKeep a Lookout for Eye Injuries
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Keep a Lookout for Eye Injuries
Every day thousands of workers are exposed to sight altering and life altering eye injuries. Of those workers exposed, over 2,000 end up needing medical treatment each day because of a job-related eye injury.
Tornado Safety Basics – Seasonal Safety GalleryTornado Safety Basics – Seasonal Safety
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Tornado Safety Basics – Seasonal Safety
The tornado season in North America begins in April, peaks in June and July, and ends in September. But really the storms can occur at any time, with approximately 1,000 tornadoes being reported in the United States and 80 in Canada each year.
Youandrsquo;re Not Hard-headed Enough
You’ve probably heard these expressions — maybe even used them yourself a time or two — but the fact is a human skull isn’t all that thick or all that hard when compared to some
Drive Forwards – Not Backwards
Reverse can be more dangerous than forward. Backing up causes many damaging collisions as well as fatal accidents, particularly ones involving pedestrians. Think ahead and try to avoid many backing-up situations. Before you park, enter
Compressed Air is Dangerous
You're struggling to loosen over-tightened lug nuts while fixing a flat tire on a hot, dusty highway.
Forklift Safety Involves Everyone! – Spanish GalleryForklift Safety Involves Everyone! – Spanish
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Forklift Safety Involves Everyone! – Spanish
Qué tiene que ver usted con la seguridad de los montacargas?
Addressing Your Concerns about Hearing Protection GalleryAddressing Your Concerns about Hearing Protection
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Addressing Your Concerns about Hearing Protection
Hearing loss is one of the fastest growing chronic conditions facing today’s workers, affecting nearly 30 million people in the United States and Canada. While there are many causes of hearing loss, noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is one of the most common types and it can affect anyone who is exposed to loud sounds or noise over a long period of time, whether at work or during recreational activities.
Keep your Guard Up around Machines GalleryKeep your Guard Up around Machines
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Keep your Guard Up around Machines
Exposure to unguarded or improperly guarded machines causes over 1000 deaths and 20,000 serious cuts, crushing injuries, scalpings and amputations every year
Eight Signs You May Need Refresher Training GalleryEight Signs You May Need Refresher Training
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Eight Signs You May Need Refresher Training
Things are constantly changing in many areas of people?s lives. Your job likely sees a lot of change, where new methods of doing things are introduced, potentially affecting your safety and health.
Steer Clear of Heavy Lifting
Look for ways to avoid lifting. This doesn't mean you should hide in the storeroom when something needs to be lifted. It means you should try to come up with strategies for getting your work done without heavy lifting.
Air Under Pressure is Hazardous
Tools using compressed air can be worth their weight in gold. Handled properly, they save a lot of sweating, grunting and possibly swearing.
Protect Your Back GalleryProtect Your Back
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Protect Your Back
How This Affects You: Your back is used in all you do, on and off the job, and hurting it can have severe consequences: a lifetime of pain, inability to work or play and reduced income.
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