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Hazardous Locations Classifications for Electrical Equipment: Class/Division
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Hazardous Locations Classifications for Electrical Equipment: Class/Division

Construction, Electrical, English, Industry, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Utilities

Hazardous Locations Classifications for Electrical Equipment: Class/Division

Hazardous Locations are defined as premises, buildings or parts thereof where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to the presence of flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dusts, or easily ignitable fibers.

Hazardous Locations Classifications for Electrical Equipment: Class/DivisionVicky Pickford2018-08-29T00:00:00+00:00

Hazardous Locations Classifications for Electrical Equipment: Zone System
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Hazardous Locations Classifications for Electrical Equipment: Zone System

Construction, Electrical, English, Industry, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Utilities

Hazardous Locations Classifications for Electrical Equipment: Zone System

Hazardous Locations are defined as premises, buildings or parts thereof where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to the presence of flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dusts, or easily ignitable fibers.

Hazardous Locations Classifications for Electrical Equipment: Zone SystemVicky Pickford2018-08-29T00:00:00+00:00

Cementing Safety for Concrete Workers: Cast-in-place Concrete
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Cementing Safety for Concrete Workers: Cast-in-place Concrete

Concrete/Masonry, Construction, English, General Industry, Industry, Language, Manufacturing, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Utilities

Cementing Safety for Concrete Workers: Cast-in-place Concrete

A 40-year-old worker was killed at a construction site recently in Toronto. According to police, concrete panels had fallen onto the worker as they were being unloaded, and the man became trapped.

Cementing Safety for Concrete Workers: Cast-in-place ConcreteVicky Pickford2018-08-24T00:00:00+00:00

Cementing Safety for Concrete and Masonry Workers: Precast, Lift-Slab, and Masonry Construction
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Cementing Safety for Concrete and Masonry Workers: Precast, Lift-Slab, and Masonry Construction

Concrete/Masonry, Construction, English, Industry, Language, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type

Cementing Safety for Concrete and Masonry Workers: Precast, Lift-Slab, and Masonry Construction

The potential for serious injuries and even fatalities is very high when thinking about work involved for concrete and masonry workers. Precast concrete, lift-slab operations, and masonry construction all pose different types of risk, and all have the potential for multiple employees to be hurt or killed if these risks are ignored.

Cementing Safety for Concrete and Masonry Workers: Precast, Lift-Slab, and Masonry ConstructionVicky Pickford2018-08-24T00:00:00+00:00

Aerial Lift Safety for Utility Workers

Aerial lifts are commonly used by utility workers. Aerial lifts include boom-supported aerial platforms, such as cherry pickers or bucket trucks, and elevating platforms, such as scissor lifts.

Aerial Lift Safety for Utility WorkersVicky Pickford2018-08-24T00:00:00+00:00

Fundamentals of First Aid – Choking
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Fundamentals of First Aid – Choking

Automotive, Business Services, English, First Aid and Emergency Response, General Industry, Industry, Language, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Wholesale & Retail Distribution

Fundamentals of First Aid – Choking

When someone is choking with a completely blocked airway, no oxygen can enter the lungs. The brain is extremely sensitive to a lack of oxygen and begins to die within four to six minutes. Irreversible brain death occurs in as little as 10 minutes.

Fundamentals of First Aid – ChokingVicky Pickford2018-08-01T00:00:00+00:00

Flammable and Combustible Liquids – Explained
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Flammable and Combustible Liquids – Explained

English, Fire Prevention, Industry, Language, Oil and Gas, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type

Flammable and Combustible Liquids – Explained

Flammable and combustible liquids are present in most workplaces. When used and stored properly these liquids rarely present a problem. But, when that’s not the case, the results can be catastrophic.

Flammable and Combustible Liquids – ExplainedVicky Pickford2018-08-01T00:00:00+00:00

Lead-Acid Batteries
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Lead-Acid Batteries

Construction, English, Industry, Language, Lead, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Transportation, Type, Utilities

Lead-Acid Batteries

Charging and changing the lead-acid batteries used to power forklifts present four serious, and potentially life-threatening hazards, including corrosive liquids and electrical hazards.

Lead-Acid BatteriesVicky Pickford2018-08-01T00:00:00+00:00

Putting Out Fires

Workplace fire safety is about preventing fires from starting —but also vital is dealing with a fire when it does start. If fire breaks out in your workplace, do your workers know what to do?

Putting Out FiresVicky Pickford2018-08-01T00:00:00+00:00

Safety Underground
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Safety Underground

Confined Spaces, Construction, English, Industry, Language, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Utilities

Safety Underground

Increasingly, utilities are installing much of their services underground.

Safety UndergroundVicky Pickford2018-07-01T00:00:00+00:00

Avoiding Struck-By Incidents

Struck-by incidents contributed to almost 1,000 construction worker fatalities in the last 5 years according to a new report from the Center for Construction Research and Training.

Avoiding Struck-By IncidentsVicky Pickford2018-07-01T00:00:00+00:00

Avoiding Caught-In/Caught-Between Incidents

Caught-in and caught-between hazards account for:

Avoiding Caught-In/Caught-Between IncidentsVicky Pickford2018-07-01T00:00:00+00:00

Safe Respirator Use

If a respirator is required for a job you’re doing it means there is a risk of inhaling contaminants such as harmful dust or gas.

Safe Respirator UseVicky Pickford2018-07-01T00:00:00+00:00

Asbestos – The Hazards and Health Effects
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Asbestos – The Hazards and Health Effects

Asbestos, Construction, English, General Industry, Industry, Language, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type

Asbestos – The Hazards and Health Effects

Safety Talk What’s at Stake? Asbestos refers to six naturally [...]

Asbestos – The Hazards and Health EffectsVicky Pickford2018-06-01T00:00:00+00:00

Guidelines for Scaffolding Safety
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Guidelines for Scaffolding Safety

Construction, English, Industry, Language, Safety Talk, Scaffold, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type

Guidelines for Scaffolding Safety

What’s at Stake? Scaffolds make it possible to work at [...]

Guidelines for Scaffolding SafetyVicky Pickford2018-06-01T00:00:00+00:00

Look Out for New Workers

What’s at Stake? You’ve likely heard the sports metaphors… “There [...]

Look Out for New WorkersVicky Pickford2018-06-01T00:00:00+00:00

Stay Safe Working in the Heat

What’s at Stake? Every year, dozens of workers die and [...]

Stay Safe Working in the HeatVicky Pickford2018-06-01T00:00:00+00:00

The ABCD’s of PFAS: Help Workers Remember How to Stay Safe Working at Heights
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The ABCD’s of PFAS: Help Workers Remember How to Stay Safe Working at Heights

Construction, English, Fall Protection, Industry, Language, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Utilities

The ABCD’s of PFAS: Help Workers Remember How to Stay Safe Working at Heights

Passive and Active Fall Protection The best fall protection is [...]

The ABCD’s of PFAS: Help Workers Remember How to Stay Safe Working at HeightsVicky Pickford2018-05-06T00:00:00+00:00

Preventing Electrocution

What’s at Stake? Consider the following story… A worker noticed [...]

Preventing ElectrocutionVicky Pickford2018-05-01T00:00:00+00:00

Protecting Against Fall Hazards in Construction
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Protecting Against Fall Hazards in Construction

Construction, English, Fall Protection, Industry, Language, PPE, Safety Talk, Scaffold, Slips, Trips and Falls, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Training, Type

Protecting Against Fall Hazards in Construction

What’s at Stake? Workplace falls cause a significant number of [...]

Protecting Against Fall Hazards in ConstructionVicky Pickford2018-05-01T00:00:00+00:00

Fall Hazards and Falls from Heights

What’s at Stake? New York Post - Two construction workers [...]

Fall Hazards and Falls from HeightsVicky Pickford2018-05-01T00:00:00+00:00

Your Fall Protection Equipment – Your Lifeline
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Your Fall Protection Equipment – Your Lifeline

Construction, English, Fall Protection, General Industry, Industry, Language, PPE, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Training, Type, Utilities

Your Fall Protection Equipment – Your Lifeline

What’s at Stake? Falls are one of the oldest causes [...]

Your Fall Protection Equipment – Your LifelineVicky Pickford2026-02-06T18:49:14+00:00

Prepare for Impact
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Prepare for Impact

English, General Industry, Industry, Ladders, Language, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Violations

Prepare for Impact

Choosing and using the right ladder for the job is [...]

Prepare for ImpactVicky Pickford2018-04-12T00:00:00+00:00

April Showers Bring May Flowers and Weather Mayhem

Ah, the beauty of spring, flowers blooming and trees budding. However, this beauty often comes at the expense of strong storms, tornadoes, torrential rain and flooding. If you don’t have a plan and you don’t use your head, you could end up with a very serious injury.

April Showers Bring May Flowers and Weather MayhemVicky Pickford2018-04-01T00:00:00+00:00

Confined Space Safety Talk

Safety Talk What’s at Stake? A confined space does not [...]

Confined Space Safety TalkVicky Pickford2018-04-01T00:00:00+00:00