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
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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!
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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.
Keep Safety On Hand
The worst, of course, would be an amputation – cutting off a hand or fingers. An amputation can be fatal because of the loss of blood, shock, infection or other effects. An amputation can happen
Save Face – And Your Eyes
The need for face and eye protection in the workplace is highlighted by eye doctors. The American Academy of Ophthalmology warns that even leisure-time yard work can permanently injure or blind, by one careless moment.
Nobody’s immune to back pain GalleryNobody’s immune to back pain
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Nobody’s immune to back pain
Anyone who has to move heavy objects, work in awkward positions, hold one position for a long time or perform certain tasks at a fast pace can get hurt. These tips will help protect your
Head Off the Blows
The hardhat is an essential piece of safety gear no construction worker should be without. Not all hardhats are made equal, however. Some provide only minor protection, while others are designed to protect workers from falling objects and electric shocks as high as 20,000 volts.
Getting There Safely
Life can be rough. Traffic crashes, violent encounters, and falls are only a few of the things that can happen suddenly and without warning. Even commuting to and from work can be a dangerous undertaking.
What Are You Going To Wear? GalleryWhat Are You Going To Wear?
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What Are You Going To Wear?
You may spend 15 minutes deciding what you're going to wear for a night on the town. But for a day on the job, safety dictates your wardrobe.
Use Tools Safely
How This Affects You: You can be seriously injured by using common workplace tools incorrectly.
Be a Safety Leader
An employer or supervisor can't stand by you every second to see that safety rules are followed.
Emergency Exits
An emergency exit you can’t find in the dark is one you may not be able to find in a crisis situation. That’s why knowing the location of emergency exits at your worksite, and being able to find them without thinking, is so important.
Be Wary of Treacherous Black Ice
What we call black ice is sleet or rain or melted snow that freezes as a sheet and is not visible as ice. The road looks the same as it always does, which is why
Emergency! Would You Know How to Respond?
Quick! A co-worker has just been seriously injured and emergency medical assistance is needed. Do you know what to do?
6 Typical Electrical Hazards in the Workplace
Electrical shock is a leading cause of workplace fatalities and almost every day approximately one electrocution, 10 disabling injuries and 100 electrical shocks are reported.
10 Basic Safety Rules Gallery10 Basic Safety Rules
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10 Basic Safety Rules
Workplace safety can be a complex issue, but learning and adhering to a few safety basics can go a long way toward keeping employees safe on the job. Many workplace injuries and fatalities are directly related to either not knowing how to do something and attempting it anyway or committing unsafe acts through inattention or for other reasons.
Avoid the Discomfort of Computer Vision Syndrome
Focusing on a stationary object like a screen for a long period of time can have health consequences. The most common is a temporary condition called Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS).
Screwdrivers Are Big Drivers of Injuries
Every tool has a purpose, but many workers attempt to find new and unsafe applications for the tools they use. And the common screwdriver just might be the most misused tool in the workplace.
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