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Forklifts are a common sight in most plant warehouses, or, anyone who shops at a warehouse store or a building supply center also risks an encounter with one. Unsuspecting workers have been run over, innocent
There are some standard excuses for not wearing a hardhat - it is too heavy, too hot, too cold or too bulky or even too ugly. But all of these excuses sound very flimsy when you consider...
Workplace fires account for many injuries and deaths, with approximately three percent of workplace fatalities being related to fire and explosions. Not only do workplace fires cause injuries and deaths, they also cause millions of dollars worth of property damage every year, leading to job losses. In fact, a great many of the workplaces destroyed by fire are never rebuilt.
Are you suffering from burnout? Can you recognize the symptoms? If so, do you know how to fix it?
Workers all have their areas of expertise and they develop impressive skills through years of experience. But being an expert machine operator doesn’t necessarily mean one is able to perform critical maintenance or repairs on that machinery.
Some jobs require workers to enter and work in tight areas known as confined spaces, which can be both uncomfortable and dangerous. Usually, a confined space will have limited access, poor ventilation and poor lighting.
In this Safety Talk, we'll review some of the common, and unusual, hazards associated with working in the cold and learn what precautions to take to stay safe.
To many of us live sedentary lives. We spend most of our waking hours at work sitting behind a desk, behind the wheel, or behind a counter. Then we plop down on the couch and relax in front of the TV when we get home. Even those of us who have more active jobs likely don’t get enough exercise. A lack of physical activity is hazardous to your overall health and wellness.
Tuck your thumbs into the palms of your hands and try to tie your shoes, open a bottle, or hold a utensil.
A grounds maintenance worker took pride in the corporate landscaping in his care. To keep the green lawns pest-free, he used chemicals freely.
Heat - whether from the sun or from your work environment - can create a life-threatening emergency.
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, 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.
Don’t give danger a second chance to get too close for comfort. Report all near misses immediately so they can be investigated and hazards can be corrected.
You’ve probably heard these expressions — maybe even used them yourself a time or two — but the fact is a human skull isn’t all that thick or all that hard when compared to some
This safety talk looks at the different types of safety equipment and provides advice on its proper use. Eye protection There is no such thing as a second chance when it comes to accidents involving
If you work around open water you have to consider some other types of PPE, both to keep you out of the water and to keep you alive if you do fall in.
Grinding wheels operate at very high speeds and can present health and safety hazards.
You're steam cleaning the shop floor when you accidentally knock over a 5-gallon can of gasoline near the welding booth. Do you know what to do?
If you want to horse around, join the equestrian team or the jockey club, but don't take part in horseplay at work.
There is a direct link between environmental protection and your personal safety.
To stay alive and healthy, you need air which is clean, free of toxic gases and other contaminants, and contains the right amount of oxygen.
Hurricanes can be devastating, affecting the safety and well-being of individuals and families. Hurricanes destroy homes and businesses, cost lives, separate families and cause financial instability.
It is of the utmost importance to protect yourself from head injuries. We all have heard of people who have received head injuries and how their lives have been tragically changed. If you have worn
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