Sleep Deprivation Deprives You of Safety Too
Feeling overworked? You’re not alone. Whether as a result of working long hours, extra jobs, or spending too long watching late-night television, many workers are getting less sleep than they need.
Waiting for a Fall GalleryWaiting for a Fall
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Waiting for a Fall
Falls are the most common cause of workplace injuries and the second leading cause of accidental death in North America.
Dig Deep for Trenching and Excavation Safety GalleryDig Deep for Trenching and Excavation Safety
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Dig Deep for Trenching and Excavation Safety
In this Safety Talk, learn about trench hazards and evacuation procedures to help prevent workers being injured or killed if a trench they are working in collapses.
Protect Yourself Against Bloodborne Pathogens
Bloodborne pathogens are infectious agents that can cause illness and death.
Stay Alert to Stay Alive GalleryStay Alert to Stay Alive
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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 Away from Fallen Power Lines
Fallen power lines are not preventable during winter storms, but you should avoid them for your own safety.
Safety Rules Protect You GallerySafety Rules Protect You
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Safety Rules Protect You
The safety rules, policies and procedures of your workplace are there to protect you from workplace hazards and to help prevent injuries.
Don’t Let Bullying Poison Your Workplace
Bullying is defined as repeated aggressive behavior against another person in an effort to hurt that person, either emotionally or physically. And it happens more often than you’d think. In fact, an estimated 35 to 37 percent of North American workers report being bullied on the job by a co-worker or person in a position of authority.
Housekeeping at Work? Don’t Sweep It Under the Rug
Housekeeping at work is about much more than cleaning windows and sweeping up dust bunnies. Poor housekeeping can cause injuries, slow down production, dampen morale, start fires and cause catastrophic explosions of combustible dusts.
Steer Clear of Heavy Lifting
Look for ways to avoid lifting. This doesn't mean you should hide in the storeroom when something needs to be lifted. It means you should try to come up with strategies for getting your work done without heavy lifting.
Lock Out Hazardous Energy
You must take steps to prevent equipment from becoming energized while it is being worked on. The energy can be pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, chemical or thermal. There can be other sources as well —
How to Avoid Workplace Electrocution
Many victims of workplace electrocution are the people who maintain electrical equipment. Here are some reminders for staying safe while making this equipment safe.
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
Three-Point Rule Will Make You Safer GalleryThree-Point Rule Will Make You Safer
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Three-Point Rule Will Make You Safer
Whether workers climb a ladder or the steps to a large vehicle, failing to heed the three-point rule has resulted in many workplace injuries and deaths.
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
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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
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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 Gallery
Don’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.
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