A back injury can begin a lifetime of pain, inability to work or play, reduced income and unhappy dealings with medical agencies.
WHAT'S AT STAKE Most workers have a healthy respect for [...]
The hazards associated with compressed gas include oxygen displacement, fires, explosions, toxic effects from certain gases, reactivity and projectile concerns.
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
You may spend 15 minutes deciding what you're going to wear for a night on the town. But for a day on the job, safety dictates your wardrobe.
WHAT'S AT STAKE Workers in almost every work environment are [...]
Falls are the most common cause of workplace injuries and the second leading cause of accidental death in North America.
Chemicals and other contaminants can be transferred from the hands to foods, drinks or cigarettes and ingested into the body, where they can cause serious damage, especially with repeated exposure over time. Along with not eating, drinking or smoking after handling chemicals, workers who bring coffee or food items into contaminated areas are also risking exposure to toxic agents.
Head injuries are one of the most serious types of injuries that can occur at work.
Do you often need to make strange or awkward movements to get your work done? Long reaches, twists, bends and stretches put your shoulders, back and elbows in uncomfortable and unnatural positions. These postures can
Maintenance employees are confronted with many hazards that can cause injury or death. One such hazard is exposure to asbestos.
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It's easy to take the subject of falls lightly? unless you or someone you know has had a serious fall. Then you realize how deadly this commonplace accident can be.
It?s important to select and wear the correct PPE. It?s equally important that you inspect and care for the equipment properly, so that it will protect you when you need it!
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.
If you aren't wearing the right protection your hands could be burned, frozen, cut, scraped or burned by chemicals. You could lose fingers, a thumb, or even your life. That's why you wear gloves.
Operating a vehicle in reverse puts you at a disadvantage. It's difficult to see all the obstacles in your way. And because the driver seating and controls are designed primarily for forward travel, it's hard to respond quickly enough to changing traffic situations. According to the National Safety Council, one in four motor vehicle accidents can be attributed to poor backing techniques.
Driving at night is deadly and you, at some point this year, will most likely need to drive at night while working. So, whether you are traveling to a remote jobsite or heading in for an early morning conference, you will need to be careful on the road.
The safety rules, policies and procedures of your workplace are there to protect you from workplace hazards and to help prevent injuries.
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.
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