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Sexual Harassment: Cost and Consequences

Sexual harassment, and any kind of harassment in the workplace, can have devastating and profound emotional, physical, and financial effects on the victim and the workplace as a whole.

Sexual Harassment: Cost and Consequences2019-04-17T00:00:00+00:00

Sexual Harassment: What Are Your Responsibilities?

More than half of adult women have experienced "unwanted sexual pressure" and more than one in 10 — both men and women — say sexual harassment of women in their workplace is "really quite common," according to a recent study.From a moral and legal standpoint, it is simply unacceptable to ignore the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. Employers, supervisors, and employees all have responsibilities they must know, understand, and follow.

Sexual Harassment: What Are Your Responsibilities?2019-04-17T00:00:00+00:00

Sexual Harassment: Understanding Unwelcome and Unwanted Behavior

It is not uncommon to hear employees say things like this, “We can’t even give someone a compliment around here without being accused of sexual harassment.” Or, “I was just joking, she’s way too sensitive. There’s no way that was harassment.” No doubt you have several other phrases you could add to the list.But it’s not that hard to understand what is and what is not considered sexual harassment when you look at in terms of a behavior being unwelcome and unwanted.

Sexual Harassment: Understanding Unwelcome and Unwanted Behavior2019-04-17T00:00:00+00:00

Protect Your Eyes and Face

Safety eyewear and face shields can save you from injuries which can lead to blindness and facial disfigurement.  Prompt treatment of eye and facial injuries reduces the risk of permanent damage.

Protect Your Eyes and Face2019-02-28T00:00:00+00:00

Confined Spaces: Racing to The Rescue Is Deadly

Two employees from a local construction company were assigned to repair a sewer line leak. One employee was responsible for entering the sewer—a confined space—to repair the leak. The other stayed topside as a standby person.

Confined Spaces: Racing to The Rescue Is Deadly2019-02-28T00:00:00+00:00

Benzene Safety

Benzene is a highly flammable, colorless or light yellow, sweet smelling liquid that evaporates quickly into the air. Since its vapor is heavier than air it can sink into the low-lying areas. It is found in products made from coal and petroleum. Lubricants, plastics, rubber, dyes, and other chemicals can be produced with benzene.

Benzene Safety2019-01-31T00:00:00+00:00

Carcinogens are Cancer Causing Chemicals

A carcinogen is any substance that can cause cancer. They are chronic toxins that cause damage after repeated or long-term exposure. For some people, the workplace can be a source of exposure to some carcinogens, such as asbestos, benzene, or formaldehyde.

Carcinogens are Cancer Causing Chemicals2019-01-31T00:00:00+00:00

Conveyors, Cranes, and Slings

Materials handling is an essential task in any industry and covers everything from moving steel pipes by crane to manually hauling bags of concrete. Whatever your workers are moving or assembling, this common task also involves some of the most common costly injuries.

Conveyors, Cranes, and Slings2018-12-31T00:00:00+00:00

Gain Control of New Equipment and Machines

Every now and then you will come face-to-face with a new piece of equipment or new machine at work, or something slightly different from what we are trained on and used to using. The areas for potential problems will vary significantly with the equipment involved, but usually a few basic rules apply.

Gain Control of New Equipment and Machines2018-12-31T00:00:00+00:00

Nine Ways to Control Stress

Stress – everyone has it. It is a natural part of life, but too much stress can cause health problems and can affect your ability to work safely. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to disconnect and unwind in our 24/7/365 world of news, noise, and responsibilities.

Nine Ways to Control Stress2018-12-31T00:00:00+00:00

Safety When Working Alone

Working alone means working where you cannot be seen or heard by another person and where you cannot expect a visit from another person. While not an ideal situation, sometimes it is necessary. In occupations as diverse as a home care nurse, security guard, property manager, plant attendant, taxi driver, custodian, logger, ranch hand, retail clerk and oil field mechanic, sometimes must work alone.

Safety When Working Alone2018-11-30T00:00:00+00:00

Don’t Tempt Fate by Working Solo

The freedom of working alone sounds like a dream job for many, but the downside is there’s nobody around to help you if something goes wrong. Social workers, home care nurses, custodians, security guards and late-night convenience store clerks all face hazards from working solo. People might not be able to hear your calls for help and come to your rescue when you work alone.

Don’t Tempt Fate by Working Solo2018-11-30T00:00:00+00:00

Preventing and Protecting Against Tuberculosis – Healthcare

Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious and infectious condition that can affect different parts of the body but is most commonly considered to be a disease of the lungs. People often develop TB if their immune system is lowered due to conditions such as aging, major illness, and surgery.

Preventing and Protecting Against Tuberculosis – Healthcare2018-11-10T00:00:00+00:00

Preventing Dump Truck Tip-Overs

As end-dump truck bodies and/or semi-trailer dump rigs get longer, instability of the vehicle gets higher and higher.  With high instability comes more of a chance of trucks tipping over.  This risk is greater in semi-trailer rigs than in straight trucks due to the length of the semi-trailer rig.

Preventing Dump Truck Tip-Overs2018-11-09T00:00:00+00:00

Stay Safe During a Shutdown

During a shutdown, process industries such as oil and gas slow or stop work and inspect, maintain, repair and replace equipment.  If you are working through a plant slowdown or shutdown, you need to be aware of the new hazards created during this time.

Stay Safe During a Shutdown2018-11-08T00:00:00+00:00

The Basics of Forklift Safety

Machines have all but replaced muscle power in modern industrial society. Forklifts are a prime example. Forklifts are utilized just about everywhere material needs to be moved.

The Basics of Forklift Safety2018-11-01T00:00:00+00:00

Put a Safe Foot Forward

Slips, trips and falls are among the leading causes of workplace injuries. They occur when housekeeping procedures aren’t followed and enforced, when you rush or fail to pay attention to what you’re doing and where you’re walking, when you don’t wear the right kind of footwear, and when stairways, parking lots, and other walking and working surfaces aren’t well-maintained.

Put a Safe Foot Forward2018-11-01T00:00:00+00:00

Safely Handling Materials

Materials handling work is part of many jobs. Think about the different things you lift, move, and store as part of your job – frequently or infrequently.

Safely Handling Materials2018-10-31T00:00:00+00:00

Fundamentals of First Aid – Chemical Burns and Liquid Gas Burns

Chemicals can cause burns to eyes, skin, and internally if swallowed or inhaled. Chemical burns can be deceiving with some chemicals causing damage deep within body tissue.  The amount of damage a chemical can cause depends on many factors including the chemical, its strength, whether it was inhaled or swallowed and the time it was in contact with body tissues.

Fundamentals of First Aid – Chemical Burns and Liquid Gas Burns2018-10-30T00:00:00+00:00

Warehouse Work Doesn’t Need to Hurt

Strains and sprains, sore shoulders and bad backs - these are facts of life if your work involves manually moving materials. Manual lifting can result in injury, particularly when it involves a heavy load, twisting motion or repetition.

Warehouse Work Doesn’t Need to Hurt2018-10-30T00:00:00+00:00

Shape Up For Safety

Did you know your mental, physical, and emotional fitness is part of a safe work environment? If you are fit and healthy, you are likely to have more energy and stamina.

Shape Up For Safety2018-10-30T00:00:00+00:00

Near Misses – What’s the Big Deal?

Near misses make up more than half of the incidents that occur in workplaces. A near miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness, or damage but had the potential to do so.  A near miss needs attention, as they are a warning that conditions are right for a possible accident.

Near Misses – What’s the Big Deal?2018-10-26T00:00:00+00:00

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