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Prevent Back Injuries

Back injuries are a leading cause of lost time from work. They can occur in any type of job or workplace.

Prevent Back Injuries2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

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.

Addressing Your Concerns about Hearing Protection2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Stay Alert to Stay Alive

Struck-by and caught-between hazards account for over 1,500 workplace deaths a year and are present in almost every industry sector.

Stay Alert to Stay Alive2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Don’t Get Caught Between a Truck and a Hard Place

The space between a loading dock and a truck trailer is one of the most dangerous in any plant. But no matter how fast things move for just-in-time shipping, you should always make time for safety.

Don’t Get Caught Between a Truck and a Hard Place2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Moving Materials Pain-free

Boxes and cartons The best way to carry boxes and cartons is to grip them at opposite top and bottom corners. Carry sacked materials the same way, and against your waist if possible. Don't strain

Moving Materials Pain-free2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Driving in the Dark

Most motor vehicle fatalities happen after dark, even though we drive less at night than in the daytime.

Driving in the Dark2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Forklifts are Dangerous Animals: Approach with Caution

Imagine a vehicle that weighs twice as much as your family car, can’t stop nearly as quickly and is operated by a person who may not see you.

Forklifts are Dangerous Animals: Approach with Caution2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Cell Phone Distractions Don’t End Once Your Car is Parked

We all know about the dangers of using a cell phone while driving. But if you think driving a car while talking on a cell phone is dangerous, imagine the hazards of operating a forklift, working on an assembly line or performing other safety-sensitive jobs while chatting away on a cell phone.

Cell Phone Distractions Don’t End Once Your Car is Parked2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

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.

Working Safely is no Mean Feet2018-01-29T00:00:00+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’ Hazards2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Contractors and You: What Workers Need to Know – Handout

Workers all have their areas of expertise and they develop impressive skills through years of experience. But being an expert machine operator doesn’t necessarily mean one is able to perform critical maintenance or repairs on that machinery.

Contractors and You: What Workers Need to Know – Handout2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Take a Safe Break

Break time is your chance to break away from the routine and relax before heading back to work. But you can?t take a break from safety.

Take a Safe Break2023-09-04T18:13:23+00:00

When to Use a Fire Extinguisher: 3 P’s Before You PASS

In a heroic attempt to extinguish an apartment fire, two men working in a residential building found extinguishers in a hallway and raced to the unit. Although they had just rescued a tenant from the same unit, they were both overcome by thick smoke and died of cardiac arrest.

When to Use a Fire Extinguisher: 3 P’s Before You PASS2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Cell Phones and Driving

We’ve all seen one - or been one. We’re talking about that distracted driver, one hand on the steering wheel and the other on the phone, with the job of driving safely clearly far from his mind. Cell phone use has escalated considerably in the past decade. So has the number of phone-related traffic fatalities and the number of jurisdictions enacting laws that prohibit or restrict cell phone use. Many companies are following suit by introducing policies that prohibit or limit a worker’s cell phone use while driving.

Cell Phones and Driving2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Making the Best Use of Lifting and Handling Aids

Workers who perform frequent and heavy lifting are at risk for back injuries and abdominal straining that can cause hernias. Arm, shoulder, neck and wrist pain is also a risk if materials are lifted improperly.

Making the Best Use of Lifting and Handling Aids2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Don’t Slip Up

A moment of distraction is all it took for Terrence’s foot to catch at the walkway’s edge, causing him to stumble. He recovered his balance but it was a close thing!

Don’t Slip Up2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

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

Drive Forwards – Not Backwards2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Cuandiacute;dese la espalda
Watch Your Back

Aparte del resfriado común, la razón más frecuente para ausentarse del trabajo es el dolor de espalda.

Cuandiacute;dese la espalda
Watch Your Back2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Resolve Conflict Before it Escalates into Violence

Operations are undergoing near constant change in many facilities to help increase productivity, improve safety and reduce waste. Workers may feel strongly about their opinions, or have a hard time adapting to change. Conflict is to be expected in this fast-paced work environment.

Resolve Conflict Before it Escalates into Violence2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Stay Away from Fallen Power Lines

Fallen power lines are not preventable during winter storms, but you should avoid them for your own safety.

Stay Away from Fallen Power Lines2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Don’t Let Unsafe Conditions and Acts Trip You Up!

Read this Safety talk and learn how to avoid unsafe conditions which are a leading source of workplace accidents, with over 200,000 reported every year. 

Don’t Let Unsafe Conditions and Acts Trip You Up!2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

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