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Housekeeping Isn’t a Dirty Word
Poor housekeeping is one of the leading causes of nonfatal occupational injuries.
Yes, it Can Happen Here
If you have never experienced a serious emergency in your workplace, you might find it hard to imagine such a thing could happen. However, every day in job settings just like yours, something goes seriously wrong.
Keep it Clean
Whether you are a machinist, a driver or a computer jockey, workplace housekeeping is part of your job.
Prevent Eye Injuries GalleryPrevent Eye Injuries
Agriculture, Automotive, Construction, Education, English, Forestry, General Industry, Healthcare, Hospitality, Industry, Language, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Chemical, Manufacturing Food, Maritime, Mining, Oil and Gas, PPE, PPE - Eyes, Retail, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Transportation, Type, Utilities, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
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.
The Dangerous Mile
It is important to be aware of the particular hazards of any stretch of road. However, the most critical mile is always the mile right in front of you. That is the mile which needs
Layer on Your Cold Weather Clothing
Working outdoors in cold weather is just one of the reasons people in the oil and gas industry have to be tough.
Hand Protection – It’s in Your Hands GalleryHand Protection – It’s in Your Hands
Agriculture, Automotive, Construction, English, Forestry, General Industry, Healthcare, Hospitality, Industry, Language, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Chemical, Manufacturing Food, Maritime, Mining, Oil and Gas, PPE, PPE - Hand, Wrist, Fingers, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Transportation, Type, Utilities, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
Hand Protection – It’s in Your Hands
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.
Avoid Harmful Horseplay
Horseplay is rough play, practical jokes and other physical humor which can endanger workers.
Fire Extinguisher PASS Word
Using a portable fire extinguisher is an important safety skill.
Fire Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility – Spanish
Al tener cuidado y ser consciente de la importancia de la seguridad contra los incendios, usted contribuirá a su protección y a la de sus compañeros.
Immobilize With the Proper Lockout Procedure GalleryImmobilize With the Proper Lockout Procedure
Construction, English, General Safety, Hand and Power Tools, Industry, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Chemical, Manufacturing Food, Oil and Gas, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Utilities
Immobilize With the Proper Lockout Procedure
Lockout procedures eliminate the chance a machine could become energized whenever it is being cleaned, repaired, maintained, or unjammed.
Control Stress to Work Safely
Stress - everyone has it. It is a natural part of life, but too much stress can cause health problems and can affect your ability to work safely.
Sleep Apnea and Safety
Think back to the last time you came to work after a night spent tossing and turning – or with no sleep at all. Now imagine working that way day in and day out.
Maintain Your Guard Around Mobile Equipment
Every year, more than 100 workers across North America die and thousands more are injured in highway work zones—areas where road construction, maintenance or utility work is being undertaken.
Making the Best Use of Lifting and Handling Aids GalleryMaking the Best Use of Lifting and Handling Aids
Automotive, Back Safety, Business Services, English, Ergonomics, General Industry, General Safety, Hazcom, Industry, Language, Manufacturing Chemical, Manufacturing Food, Materials Handling and Storage, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
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.
Hardhats Protect Soft Heads
Fatal or disabling head injuries happen when people are hit in the head with running equipment, tools falling from above, broken machine parts propelled through the air and many other moving and stationary objects.
Strength Training for the Aging Workforce
In this Safety Talk, we’ll look at what actually happens to our bodies as we age, why weight lifting helps us stay fit, and which exercises will help maintain muscle mass and strength.
Spinning Out of Control with Winter Road Hazards
Winter weather can be unpredictable and dangerous. Getting caught in a winter storm can be downright deadly if you aren’t prepared.
The Hazards of Road Rage
Road rage is defined as aggressive or violent behavior stemming from a driver's uncontrolled anger at the actions of another motorist.
Utility Knife Hazards Only a Cut Away
There's one hand tool that demands your respect over many others in the workplace, a tool that can cut you to the bone in an instant. Meet Mr. Sharp, the utility knife.
How to Conduct a Job Hazard Analysis
A job hazard analysis (JHA), sometimes called a job safety analysis (JSA), is a thorough work plan that is the cornerstone of any safety program.
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.
Cell Phone Distractions Don’t End Once Your Car is Parked GalleryCell Phone Distractions Don’t End Once Your Car is Parked
Accident Prevention, Driver Safety, English, General Industry, General Safety, Industry, Language, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Transportation, Type, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
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.
If You Can’t Take the Heat – Speak Up! GalleryIf You Can’t Take the Heat – Speak Up!
Agriculture, Construction, English, Forestry, General Industry, General Safety, Heat Stress, Industry, Language, Manufacturing, Maritime, Mining, Oil and Gas, Outdoor/Animal Hazards, Safety Talk, Seasonal, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Training, Transportation, Type, Utilities
If You Can’t Take the Heat – Speak Up!
The body normally cools itself by sweating. During hot weather, especially with high humidity, sweating isn't enough.
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