Utilities

Nobody’s immune to back pain

Anyone who has to move heavy objects, work in awkward positions, hold one position for a long time or perform certain tasks at a fast pace can get hurt. These tips will help protect your

Nobody’s immune to back painVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Good Footwear Beats Sore Feet

When your feet hurt, everything hurts. Ask anyone finishing a long shift in bad shoes.

Good Footwear Beats Sore FeetVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Compressed Air is Dangerous

You're struggling to loosen over-tightened lug nuts while fixing a flat tire on a hot, dusty highway.

Compressed Air is DangerousVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Use Ladders Safely

Using a ladder is a safer alternative to using a makeshift climbing device or an improvised work platform.

Use Ladders SafelyVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

6 Typical Electrical Hazards in the Workplace
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6 Typical Electrical Hazards in the Workplace

Electrical, English, General Safety, Industry, Language, Oil and Gas, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Utilities

6 Typical Electrical Hazards in the Workplace

Electrical shock is a leading cause of workplace fatalities and almost every day approximately one electrocution, 10 disabling injuries and 100 electrical shocks are reported.

6 Typical Electrical Hazards in the WorkplaceVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Picking Up Bad Vibrations

Picking Up Bad VibrationsVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Staying Safe on Scaffolds
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Staying Safe on Scaffolds

Construction, English, Fall Protection, General Safety, Industry, Language, Safety Talk, Scaffold, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Utilities

Staying Safe on Scaffolds

Did you know 90% of all falls involving scaffolds happen while workers are performing routine jobs and the average height of those falls are just 12 to 15 feet?

Staying Safe on ScaffoldsVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

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.

Tornado Safety Basics – Seasonal SafetyVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Extension Cord Care, Repair

Even a simple extension cord needs to be looked after. It's a shock orfire hazard when deteriorated, worn-out or used improperly.

Extension Cord Care, RepairVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Carbon Monoxide Can Kill

When fuel is burned, carbon monoxide is a byproduct. This gas kills thousands of people at work and at home each year.

Carbon Monoxide Can KillVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Prevent Workplace Fires
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Prevent Workplace Fires

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Prevent Workplace Fires

How This Affects You: Many workers like you are killed or injured in workplace fires each year.

Prevent Workplace FiresVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

‘Caught Between’ Hazards

When you work around machinery, vehicles and anything else that moves, you could be caught in a tight spot and crushed.

‘Caught Between’ HazardsVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Make the Call for Help Perfectly Clear
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Make the Call for Help Perfectly Clear

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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 ClearVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Confined Space Standby Person: Racing To The Rescue Is Death For You

If you’re a standby person and think all the risks are inside the confined space, think again: over 60% of confined space deaths don’t involve people assigned to work in the confined space. These deaths involve the standby person or other would-be rescuers who enter the confined space in an emergency.

Confined Space Standby Person: Racing To The Rescue Is Death For YouVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Protecting Against Electrical Hazards

Thousands of non-disabling and disabling injuries occur annually from work with electricity and on average one person dies every day from an electrical incident on the job.

Protecting Against Electrical HazardsVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

What is a Hot Work Permit?
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What is a Hot Work Permit?

Construction, English, General Industry, General Safety, Hot Work/Welding, Industry, Language, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Utilities

What is a Hot Work Permit?

Almost every organization has the need for hot work?welding, cutting, brazing, etc.? on some level. Some workplaces do more hot work than others and have designated areas for this work, such as a welding station. These areas are set up to be free of combustible materials and other ignitable materials, and have welding screens that surround the workers to catch any stray sparks. The use of flammable substances in these areas is prohibited and appropriate fire extinguishers are kept nearby. But this is not the case when a welder has to do spot hot work in a facility.

What is a Hot Work Permit?Vicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Prevent Eye Injuries

Eyes are one of the most vulnerable parts of the body. They are susceptible to all kinds of injuries in the workplace if they are not properly protected.

Prevent Eye InjuriesVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Take Safe Charge of Batteries
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Take Safe Charge of Batteries

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Take Safe Charge of Batteries

How This Affects You: Nearly 6,000 people every year suffer serious eye injuries from working around batteries. Don't be one of them.

Take Safe Charge of BatteriesVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

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.

Protect Your BackVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

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?

Hand Tool HazardsVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Stop, Look and Move Out of the Line of Fire

We often hear about people being “in the wrong place at the wrong time.” While this saying often refers to people who have been victims of crime, it certainly applies to workers as well.

Stop, Look and Move Out of the Line of FireVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Obliterating Dust Explosions
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Obliterating Dust Explosions

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How to Avoid Workplace Electrocution
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How to Avoid Workplace Electrocution

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How to Avoid Workplace Electrocution

Many victims of workplace electrocution are the people who maintain electrical equipment. Here are some reminders for staying safe while making this equipment safe.

How to Avoid Workplace ElectrocutionVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00