Don’t Let A Trench Be Your Grave
Danny Meggison was an experienced trench worker, but he made a big mistake that left his eight-year-old son without a father.
Learn from Close Calls Safety Talk
Have you had a close call at work?
Gloves Must Match Chemical Hazard GalleryGloves Must Match Chemical Hazard
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Gloves Must Match Chemical Hazard
Gloves - of materials such as nitrile, poly vinyl chloride, natural rubber (latex) and butyl rubber
Hand Protection is a Good Deal GalleryHand Protection is a Good Deal
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Hand Protection is a Good Deal
There are a number of hazards your hands encounter every day on the job. Here are a few examples.
Know How to Find Emergency Exits
Every day, without noticing, we pass doors that have "Exit" signs. Usually we don't remember that emergency exit doors are vital to our safety.
Protect Yourself Against UV Rays GalleryProtect Yourself Against UV Rays
Agriculture, Automotive, Construction, English, Forestry, General Industry, General Safety, Industry, Language, Maritime, Mining, Oil and Gas, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Transportation, Type, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
Protect Yourself Against UV Rays
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How to Reduce Your Risk of Ergonomic Injuries
One size does not fit all when it comes to work equipment.
Are You Using Your Fall Protection Equipment Correctly? GalleryAre You Using Your Fall Protection Equipment Correctly?
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Are You Using Your Fall Protection Equipment Correctly?
In the US more than 15,000 people die each year from falls, placing falls second only to motor vehicle collisions as the leading cause of accidental death. In Canada, more than 1,800 people die as a result of falling each year. And across North America, tens of thousands of workers are injured in falls every year, with many of these incidents occurring from a height where fall protection measures should have been taken but weren’t.
Size Matters When it Comes to PPE GallerySize Matters When it Comes to PPE
English, Fall Protection, General Industry, General Safety, Hazcom, Health and Safety Management, Industry, Injury/Illness, Language, Machine Guarding, Machinery/Equipment, Near Miss, PPE, PPE - Legs/Feet, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type
Size Matters When it Comes to PPE
Ill-fitting protective clothing and equipment is universally problematic in workplace safety. It deters workers from performing job-related tasks efficiently and safely.
Protect Yourself from the Dangers of Drywall
Workers who install drywall are at risk for falls, back injuries, muscle strains and respiratory exposure to dust.
Don’t Take Falls Lightly GalleryDon’t Take Falls Lightly
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Don’t Take Falls Lightly
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.
Adapting to the Rhythm of Shiftwork
Shiftworkers are necessary and instrumental in keeping work operating at all hours. In this Safety Talk learn about some of the hazards of Shitfwork.
Are you Prepared for a Medical Emergency?
According to a recent report released by the CDC, nearly 1 in 5 Americans make a trip to the emergency room each year. And Canadians are among the most frequent users of emergency departments in the world, with an average of 17 million visits a year.
Celebrate Summer but Do It Safely: Summer Hazards and How to Avoid Them GalleryCelebrate Summer but Do It Safely: Summer Hazards and How to Avoid Them
English, General Industry, General Safety, Healthcare, Heat Stress, Industry, Language, Safety Talk, Seasonal, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Utilities
Celebrate Summer but Do It Safely: Summer Hazards and How to Avoid Them
It’s summer! Time for the backyard barbecue, fireworks and fun in the sun. If you’re planning to host a day of summertime activities with family and friends, remember to work a little safety into the event, too.
Lucky Escapes
Close calls are also known as near misses. They are situations in which a worker has a narrow escape from getting hurt.
You Can Help Make Highway Work Zones Safer
Highway work zones continue to have far too many traffic fatalities. Hundreds of people are killed in work zones each year. The victims include both construction workers and occupants of the vehicles trying to rush past them.
What’s the Most Dangerous Chemical? The Unlabeled One
Thousands of people across North America become victims of unintentional poisoning every year. A major contributor to this problem is when toxic chemicals are stored in unlabeled containers.
Don’t get Burned at Home Sweet Home
Having an escape plan and working smoke alarms throughout your home are two ways you can avoid getting burned if a fire were to break out in your home.
Wash Up for Health and Safety
Are you interested in avoiding common illnesses such as colds, the flu and gastrointestinal upsets? Would you prefer to avoid serious chronic and acute illnesses caused by chemical exposures?
Stop Falls With Protective Gear
Fall protection includes personal fall arrest equipment, conventional equipment such as guardrails, and positioning device systems. A fall arrest system is used to halt a person's fall from a working level 10 feet (three meters)
Heavy Work Means Strains, Sprains
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
Avoiding Road Wrath
Keep control of your emotions when you drive. Take a few deep breaths, check your speedometer and slow down mentally and physically if necessary. Allow enough time to get to your destination, taking into account
Survive the Drive this Winter GallerySurvive the Drive this Winter
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Survive the Drive this Winter
How This Affects You: Don't think fate wouldn't leave you stranded in a vehicle during a snow storm. This happened to school bus driver Carl Miller in Colorado.
Foiling Fiberglass
Charlie did general labor for a home builder, and enjoyed his work. One day after installing rolls of insulation in the attic of a new home, he noticed that he had developed redness on his back.
Off the Job Safety
Safety doesn't punch a time clock, so when you leave work, take your safety attitude home with you.
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