Confined Space Safety Talk
Safety Talk What’s at Stake? A confined space does not [...]
Housekeeping’s Role in Safe Workplaces
What’s at Stake? What does housekeeping have to do with [...]
How to Safely Use Abrasive Wheel Grinders
What’s at Stake? The abrasive wheel grinder is a common [...]
Understanding Safety Data Sheets GalleryUnderstanding Safety Data Sheets
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Understanding Safety Data Sheets
Safety Talk What’s at Stake? Working with hazardous chemicals is [...]
Understanding Chemical Labels and Pictograms GalleryUnderstanding Chemical Labels and Pictograms
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Understanding Chemical Labels and Pictograms
Safety Talk What’s at Stake? Chemicals are present everywhere. We [...]
Hot Work Safety
What’s at Stake? Hot work is a leading cause of [...]
Fundamentals of First Aid: Shock GalleryFundamentals of First Aid: Shock
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Fundamentals of First Aid: Shock
Safety Talk What’s at Stake? Any serious injury or illness [...]
Fundamentals of First Aid: Bleeding, Cuts, and Wounds GalleryFundamentals of First Aid: Bleeding, Cuts, and Wounds
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Fundamentals of First Aid: Bleeding, Cuts, and Wounds
Safety Talk What’s at Stake? When your skin is cut, [...]
Chemical Burns Require Quick Response
If you work with chemicals, make sure you are familiar with the first aid required in case of exposure. This information is located on the chemical label and on the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
Cleaning Up
“We can’t afford to spend time on making things look pretty. We’ve got production to get out,” he said. That’s true as far as it goes, but plant housekeeping involves a lot more than making
Guards Keep You From Danger GalleryGuards Keep You From Danger
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Guards Keep You From Danger
A sawmill worker suffered multiple fractures to his right arm when it became caught in an edger outfeed chain and sprocket. For unknown reasons, he had lifted the guard to check the drive mechanism.
Falling Objects GalleryFalling Objects
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Falling Objects
Let's look first at the problem of stored materials. Materials are piled in the yard, in the truck or at various places on the jobsite.
Chainsaw Can Be Friend or Foe
People who never touched a chainsaw before have been using these tools for disaster cleanup. So it's time for a safety talk on the hazards of these tools.
Foiling Fiberglass
Charlie did general labor for a home builder, and enjoyed his work. One day after installing rolls of insulation in the attic of a new home, he noticed that he had developed redness on his back.
Noise Hazards GalleryNoise Hazards
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Noise Hazards
It's hard to believe that noise can cause permanent damage to your hearing - but it can.
Hand Tool Hazards GalleryHand Tool Hazards
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Hand Tool Hazards
We all know how important it is to use caution around power tools. But what about tools in general? Can a wrench really be dangerous?
Put a Lock on Stored Energy
Energy keeps the workplace going, but it can also kill. Unexpected release of energy is the cause of many serious injuries.
High Pressure Danger With Compressed Air GalleryHigh Pressure Danger With Compressed Air
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High Pressure Danger With Compressed Air
Compressed air can make short work of everything from changing tires to nailing and stapling, but its power demands respect.
Find the Fire Hazards
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.
Beware of Lulls in Your Alertness Levels
If there are certain times of day when you are fighting the urge to sleep, you aren’t imagining things. Any night shift worker will tell you that the urge to sleep is strong between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. What you might not know is that another lull occurs in the early-to-mid afternoon.
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).
The Environment and Your Health and Safety
Every day we hear about environmental concerns including the diminishing ozone layer, overflowing landfills, pollution ... the list is endless. The problems seem so immense, what can one person do? The short answer is, plenty!
Identifying Confined Space Hazards
Is there a manhole to a sewage system near your workplace, or an underground vault for an electrical system? Any boiler, tunnel, well, silo, shaft or poorly ventilated crawl space can be a potentially dangerous confined space.
Get the Upper Hand on Cuts
Hand and finger injuries can range from a minor inconvenience to a life-altering event. Read this Safety talk article and learn about 10 ways to protect yourself against cuts and lacerations - one for each finger.
Keep a Lookout for Eye Injuries GalleryKeep a Lookout for Eye Injuries
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Keep a Lookout for Eye Injuries
Every day thousands of workers are exposed to sight altering and life altering eye injuries. Of those workers exposed, over 2,000 end up needing medical treatment each day because of a job-related eye injury.
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