Backing, parking and driving in intersections are three extremely vulnerable moments for a driver that all require the proper knowledge, skill and attention. This presentation will show how to prevent the usual hazards that pres¬ent themselves when backing, parking and at intersections. Instruction will be provided on minimizing distractions, handling blind spots and preventing accidents through proper vehicle operation and awareness.
(18 minutes)
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)
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)
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There are numerous tasks that can lead to what have become known as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Frequently, they involve the use of equipment and moving of materials, or working with big pieces of equipment. It
Your workplace probably has countless electrical tools and devices capable of delivering a fatal electrical shock.
There’s hardly a workplace that doesn’t handle or store materials.
In this Safety Talk, we’ll learn about the difference between strains and sprains, discover the risk factors that increase the likelihood of a strain or sprain, and discuss how these injuries can be prevented.
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.
An injury which would be minor if it occurred elsewhere can be extremely serious if it occurs on the eye. For example, a piece of metal which is shot through the air from a grinder
You might be the toughest roughneck around, but a good dose of heat stress can quickly tame anyone's bravado.
People who aren’t expecting to end up in water often are not prepared for that possibility and the results can be tragic. Every year in the United States and Canada, an estimated 3,800 people drown, with many of these victims being people who ended up in the water unintentionally.
From soda pop spilled on the breakroom floor at a local factory, to a chemical spill from that same factory that pollutes the river and contaminates your community’s water supply—workplace spills can range from minor inconveniences to major catastrophes.
Loading and unloading cargo is a routine task at many workplaces. And it?s a task that requires establishing and following safe procedures.
The first few minutes are important for the survival of any accident victim. If you can provide prompt and proper first aid while waiting for medical assistance to arrive, you greatly increase your co-worker's chance for a complete recovery.
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.
Once the snow starts to fall, our driving skills are pushed to the limit. Do you know how to drive properly in winter conditions? A few moments spent thinking about it now could save you from problems later when you’re out on the road.
Winter weather can be unpredictable and dangerous. Getting caught in a winter storm can be downright deadly if you aren’t prepared.
Fatigue is difficult to prevent when your job takes you on the road a lot. It?s hard to say ?no? to a trip or to stop for sleep when there?s a delivery to make or a customer to see.
Since it's your first time, you may want to checkout some of the video tutorials.
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