Dangers for Occupational Divers
Occupational divers put themselves at risk every time they brave the depths, whether?harvesting seafood, repairing ships or retrieving golf balls from ponds.
Are You Getting Bad Vibes from Your Tools? GalleryAre You Getting Bad Vibes from Your Tools?
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Are You Getting Bad Vibes from Your Tools?
Safety Talk WHAT'S AT STAKE Millions of workers in North [...]
What’s the Most Dangerous Chemical? The Unlabeled One
Thousands of people across North America become victims of unintentional poisoning every year. A major contributor to this problem is when toxic chemicals are stored in unlabeled containers.
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.
Lockout/Tagout/Tryout: Your Key to Safety GalleryLockout/Tagout/Tryout: Your Key to Safety
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Lockout/Tagout/Tryout: Your Key to Safety
Meanwhile, Bill the operator returned from his break. He did not see John and there was no indication the machine was under repair. Assuming his machine was ready to run, Bill started it. He had
Safety Shower Drills
Your workplace is most likely equipped with safety showers and eyewash stations and you may have used them. Not only are they used in emergency situations to wash away harmful chemicals or put out clothing
Parking Lot Perils
Traffic accidents, falls and assaults are just a few of the perils of workplace parking lots and garages.
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.
Take Safe Charge of Batteries
How This Affects You: Nearly 6,000 people every year suffer serious eye injuries from working around batteries. Don't be one of them.
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.
Health and Safety Committee
Your workplace probably has a committee that discusses safety issues.
Beware of Bloodborne Pathogens
Nearly any worker could encounter bloodborne pathogens -whether bandaging a co-worker's cut, stepping on a used hypodermic needle in the alley or helping an accident victim on the way home.
Know Your Chemicals GalleryKnow Your Chemicals
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Know Your Chemicals
Chemicals enter the body in a number of different ways. A chemical can be absorbed by the skin, inhaled, ingested or through a puncture like a needle. Once in the body, chemicals are circulated by
Ergonomics: Recognizing Potential Problems
By understanding the basics of ergonomics and how they relate to your job, you may be able to prevent painful injuries.
Lockout/Tagout – Even for Short Jobs
It can be tempting to skip a lockout procedure just to make a quick adjustment on a machine. This kind of thinking is a mistake. In fact, it can be a fatal mistake. Many workers have been killed when they left a machine running or skipped the lockout just to do a quick clean-up or adjustment.
Stop, Look and Move Out of the Line of Fire GalleryStop, Look and Move Out of the Line of Fire
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Stop, Look and Move Out of the Line of Fire
We often hear about people being “in the wrong place at the wrong time.” While this saying often refers to people who have been victims of crime, it certainly applies to workers as well.
Resolve Conflict Before it Escalates into Violence GalleryResolve Conflict Before it Escalates into Violence
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Resolve Conflict Before it Escalates into Violence
Operations are undergoing near constant change in many facilities to help increase productivity, improve safety and reduce waste. Workers may feel strongly about their opinions, or have a hard time adapting to change. Conflict is to be expected in this fast-paced work environment.
Learn to Think S.A.F.E.
No matter what job you are doing, safety is a thought process. So think S.A.F.E., which stands for See, Assess, Fix, and Evaluate. Taking a few moments to think through your task can save a lifetime of pain and regret.
Don’t Join the Electrical Circuit
If you have to rescue someone who is receiving an electric shock, be careful or you might end up becoming a shock victim yourself.
Safe Portable Ladder Setup, Step by Step
The improper setup of portable ladders is responsible for the majority of ladder-related injuries and death, both at work and at home. Read Safety talk and follow necessary steps for safe portable ladder setup.
Weathering Winter at Home
Most of us are familiar with winter safety tips for our vehicle. But have you given much thought to prepping your home and family for the long cold winter?
Take the Bite and the Sting out of Working Outdoors
Working outside puts workers at risk for countless hazards.
Suspension Trauma
Suspension trauma can occur to anyone who is forced to remain upright, as when you are in a body harness for a long time. The blood in your body pools in your legs and your heart cannot exert enough force to pump the blood back up. Eventually you faint. If you fall over, the blood can flow back to your heart; if not, there may be severe consequences.
Wash Your Hands of Hazardous Chemicals GalleryWash Your Hands of Hazardous Chemicals
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Wash Your Hands of Hazardous Chemicals
Chemicals and other contaminants can be transferred from the hands to foods, drinks or cigarettes and ingested into the body, where they can cause serious damage, especially with repeated exposure over time. Along with not eating, drinking or smoking after handling chemicals, workers who bring coffee or food items into contaminated areas are also risking exposure to toxic agents.
Don’t Drag Your Cold or Flu to Work
Most of us have seen a sick co-worker trying to make his way through the workday instead of being home resting or in bed. But coming to work with a cold, flu or other illness is a bad idea. It can make all of us less productive.
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