Keep Aluminum Ladders Away From Electricity
Aluminum ladders are lightweight and easy to use. But aluminum ladders have one major drawback-they conduct electricity more readily than ladders made of other materials such as wood or fiberglass.
Air Under Pressure is Hazardous
Tools using compressed air can be worth their weight in gold. Handled properly, they save a lot of sweating, grunting and possibly swearing.
Nail Safety With Tool Belts
Tool belts are the next best thing to sliced bread, but they can turn a normally productive day into misery if you're careless.
Avoid Electrical Hazards GalleryAvoid Electrical Hazards
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Avoid Electrical Hazards
Your workplace probably has countless electrical tools and devices capable of delivering a fatal electrical shock.
Facilities Maintenance Safety
As a maintenance worker, you are responsible for a lot - providing a steady flow of water, heat and cooling as well as upkeep of every part of the workplace.
Driving in the Dark GalleryDriving in the Dark
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Driving in the Dark
Most motor vehicle fatalities happen after dark, even though we drive less at night than in the daytime.
Put a Lock on Stored Energy
Energy keeps the workplace going, but it can also kill. Unexpected release of energy is the cause of many serious injuries.
High Pressure Danger With Compressed Air GalleryHigh Pressure Danger With Compressed Air
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High Pressure Danger With Compressed Air
Compressed air can make short work of everything from changing tires to nailing and stapling, but its power demands respect.
Preparing for Emergencies in the Workplace
Unexpected emergencies occur in workplaces every day in factories, plants, offices and warehouses, as well as construction sites and on the road. It could be a fire, fatal injury, flood, earthquake, shooting, tornado, chemical spill or another kind of crisis. So it’s important that companies have an emergency response plan to cover all expected and unexpected disasters. For this plan to be effective, all employees must be trained in the roles they will play in an emergency.
Tips for Safe Winter Driving
Once the snow starts to fall, our driving skills are pushed to the limit. Do you know how to drive properly in winter conditions? A few moments spent thinking about it now could save you from problems later when you’re out on the road.
5 Ways to Handle Holiday Stress
Stress sets in when there is an increase in demand for our time and resources that we can’t meet. In small doses, stress can be powerful. It motivates us to do the things we need to do to survive. However, too much stress can have negative effects on our mental and physical health. And it can certainly ruin the holidays.
What You Need to Know About GHS Labels
The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) was created by the United Nations to help bring uniformity to hazardous materials labelling around the world.
Sun Protection is for Everyone
A suntan may look and feel good, but sunlight is the primary cause of skin cancer. The tingly warm sensation associated with sun exposure is actually radiation damage caused by ultraviolet rays.
Landscaping Poses a Bucket Full of Hazards
Landscapers face a variety of hazards, both physical and biological. In this Safety Talk, we’ll discuss some potential hazards of landscaping work and general precautions workers should take while on the job.
Workplace Spills – Seven Sources and Seven Methods of Prevention and Control GalleryWorkplace Spills – Seven Sources and Seven Methods of Prevention and Control
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Workplace Spills – Seven Sources and Seven Methods of Prevention and Control
From soda pop spilled on the breakroom floor at a local factory, to a chemical spill from that same factory that pollutes the river and contaminates your community’s water supply—workplace spills can range from minor inconveniences to major catastrophes.
Keep an Eye on Your Sight
Being splashed in the face with molten metal and being splashed with water will have dramatically different results on your body.
The Front Line Of Workplace Security GalleryThe Front Line Of Workplace Security
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The Front Line Of Workplace Security
Front desk workers have the job of greeting and directing workplace visitors. Their courteous manner and prompt service are important to the company?s public image and reputation with customers.
Three Faces of Heat Stress
Heat - whether from the sun or from your work environment - can create a life-threatening emergency.
Great Guns! Powder-Actuated Tools are Dangerous
Powder-actuated tools are a fast way to fasten wood or other materials to concrete. Used incorrectly, they are also a quick way to an injury. Also known as explosive-actuated, stud drivers or stud guns, powder-actuated tools are used in the construction industry and by weekend builders.
Carbon Monoxide is Among Winter’s Deadliest Hazards
Carbon monoxide, also known as CO, is a deadly gas. It’s colorless, odorless and tasteless, making it impossible to detect by human senses. When CO is breathed in, it quickly replaces the oxygen in the bloodstream. Various stages of illness can easily lead up to unconsciousness and death.
The Flu ? A Bonus from Work Nobody Wants
The flu is a serious contagious disease. Not only does having the flu make you feel miserable, for some people the flu can be fatal. In fact, tens of thousands of people die from the flu in North America, each year.
Comedy Isn’t Always Funny
There's one at every job site - the practical joker. He thinks he's pretty funny, but he's playing around with your safety. Horseplay on the job is dangerous. Work situations are risky enough already without
Sensitizers Can Produce Serious Skin Problems
Early signs of these skin problems include dryness, redness and itching. The skin may become swollen, cracked, scaly and thickened. Blisters may develop. How fast a skin reaction develops depends on the strength of the
Terrorism: Disarming the Threat
Workers need to prepare for all possible emergencies, even those as unlikely as terrorist attacks. In some workplaces, this threat is considered more possible than in others.
Safety Glasses Protect Against Eye Hazards GallerySafety Glasses Protect Against Eye Hazards
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Safety Glasses Protect Against Eye Hazards
An injury which would be minor if it occurred elsewhere can be extremely serious if it occurs on the eye. For example, a piece of metal which is shot through the air from a grinder
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