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Don’t Get Burned By Portable Heaters
Portable heaters are handy devices. They are useful as temporary sources of heat in unexpectedly cold weather. But these electric or fuel-powered heaters also come with hazards.
Don’t Let the Heat Get to You GalleryDon’t Let the Heat Get to You
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Don’t Let the Heat Get to You
You might be the toughest roughneck around, but a good dose of heat stress can quickly tame anyone's bravado.
Heat Illness GalleryHeat Illness
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Heat Illness
A hot work environment or summer weather can bring heat illness - in three stages.
Walking and Working Surfaces
Slips, trips and falls are responsible for the majority of general industry injury incidents.
Put A Lock On Stored Energy – Spanish
La energía mantiene el lugar de trabajo en funcionamiento, pero puede también matarlo
Excuses Won’t Protect Your Head
When it comes to personal protective equipment, your hardhat is as vital as every other piece of PPE you wear.
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
Hazard communication describes the many ways information is passed along about any kind of workplace danger.
How to Stack and Store Materials Safely GalleryHow to Stack and Store Materials Safely
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How to Stack and Store Materials Safely
There’s hardly a workplace that doesn’t handle or store materials.
The Hazards of Hoisting and Lowering Tasks
Hoisting and lowering objects from one level to another is an everyday task for many operations. But this task is common in another way: It’s a common cause of serious injury and death in the workplace.
A Near Miss is Not a Lucky Break (Close Calls)
A near miss is not a lucky break. A near miss is an indication of a problem, either systematic or mechanical, that has very real potential for hazard. It’s a red flag calling for change to ensure that a similar situation in future doesn’t result in worker injuries or deaths.
Learn to Think S.A.F.E.
No matter what job you are doing, safety is a thought process. So think S.A.F.E., which stands for See, Assess, Fix, and Evaluate. Taking a few moments to think through your task can save a lifetime of pain and regret.
Don’t Join the Electrical Circuit
If you have to rescue someone who is receiving an electric shock, be careful or you might end up becoming a shock victim yourself.
Safe Portable Ladder Setup, Step by Step
The improper setup of portable ladders is responsible for the majority of ladder-related injuries and death, both at work and at home. Read Safety talk and follow necessary steps for safe portable ladder setup.
Weathering Winter at Home
Most of us are familiar with winter safety tips for our vehicle. But have you given much thought to prepping your home and family for the long cold winter?
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?
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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.
Wash Your Hands of Hazardous Chemicals GalleryWash Your Hands of Hazardous Chemicals
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Wash Your Hands of Hazardous Chemicals
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.
Driving Drowsy Is a Lousy Idea
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.
Driven to Distraction – The Dangers of Distracted Driving GalleryDriven to Distraction – The Dangers of Distracted Driving
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Driven to Distraction – The Dangers of Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is a factor in approximately four million crashes in North America each year. Read this Safety Talk and learn what the Canadian and American Automobile Associations (CAA and AAA) have identified as the most deadly driving distractions.
Straight Talk About Straight Ladder Safety GalleryStraight Talk About Straight Ladder Safety
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Straight Talk About Straight Ladder Safety
Two workers were attempting to install a wooden sign board on the storefront of a building. They were both on the ground attempting to position an aluminum ladder. They lost control of it, causing the ladder to fall backwards.
Kitchen Fire Extinguisher
The Class K extinguisher is a response to the trend toward using vegetable oils for frying instead of animal fats. The vegetable oils cook at a higher temperature. The Class B extinguishers used previously are
For Your Own Protection
That's why employers conduct hazard assessments to determine what PPE is required and when. Many people think PPE is automatically required by regulatory agencies such as OSHA (the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration).
Workplace First Aid GalleryWorkplace First Aid
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Workplace First Aid
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.
Working With Forklifts
The forklift is an efficient tool. However, sometimes things go terribly wrong.
Be Straight and Sober for Work
Behind the wheel, behind the desk, or on the shop floor, substance abuse can kill. For example, a construction worker who was impaired by alcohol fell to his death through a floor opening.
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