Staying Safe on Scaffolds
Did you know 90% of all falls involving scaffolds happen while workers are performing routine jobs and the average height of those falls are just 12 to 15 feet?
Take a Safe Break GalleryTake a Safe Break
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Take a Safe Break
Break time is your chance to break away from the routine and relax before heading back to work. But you can?t take a break from safety.
Take Care of Your Protective Wear GalleryTake Care of Your Protective Wear
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Take Care of Your Protective Wear
It?s important to select and wear the correct PPE. It?s equally important that you inspect and care for the equipment properly, so that it will protect you when you need it!
Carbon Monoxide is Among Winter’s Deadliest Hazards
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.
Near Misses – Danger that is Too Close for Comfort
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.
Keep Safety On Hand
The worst, of course, would be an amputation – cutting off a hand or fingers. An amputation can be fatal because of the loss of blood, shock, infection or other effects. An amputation can happen
Save Face – And Your Eyes
The need for face and eye protection in the workplace is highlighted by eye doctors. The American Academy of Ophthalmology warns that even leisure-time yard work can permanently injure or blind, by one careless moment.
Nobody’s immune to back pain GalleryNobody’s immune to back pain
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Nobody’s immune to back pain
Anyone who has to move heavy objects, work in awkward positions, hold one position for a long time or perform certain tasks at a fast pace can get hurt. These tips will help protect your
Moving Materials Pain-free GalleryMoving Materials Pain-free
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Moving Materials Pain-free
Boxes and cartons The best way to carry boxes and cartons is to grip them at opposite top and bottom corners. Carry sacked materials the same way, and against your waist if possible. Don't strain
Layer on Your Cold Weather Clothing
Working outdoors in cold weather is just one of the reasons people in the oil and gas industry have to be tough.
Be a Safety Leader
An employer or supervisor can't stand by you every second to see that safety rules are followed.
Cell Phones and Driving
We’ve all seen one - or been one. We’re talking about that distracted driver, one hand on the steering wheel and the other on the phone, with the job of driving safely clearly far from his mind. Cell phone use has escalated considerably in the past decade. So has the number of phone-related traffic fatalities and the number of jurisdictions enacting laws that prohibit or restrict cell phone use. Many companies are following suit by introducing policies that prohibit or limit a worker’s cell phone use while driving.
Protect Your Head From Injuries
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
Stinging Insects
For outside workers, stinging insects are a summertime job hazard. Stings are usually just an unpleasant annoyance, but occasionally they can cause serious illness and death.
Sleep Apnea and Safety
Think back to the last time you came to work after a night spent tossing and turning – or with no sleep at all. Now imagine working that way day in and day out.
Bad Housekeeping Can Bring Unthinkable Consequences
Poor housekeeping causes a wide range of injuries and fatalities, ranging from painful slips, trips and falls, to workers being unable to evacuate burning buildings because of blocked fire exits, to dust explosions that can claim multiple lives in an instant.
A Near Miss is Not a Lucky Break (Close Calls)
A near miss is not a lucky break. A near miss is an indication of a problem, either systematic or mechanical, that has very real potential for hazard. It’s a red flag calling for change to ensure that a similar situation in future doesn’t result in worker injuries or deaths.
Pressure Vessels are Unforgiving of Poor Treatment
If pressure vessels are improperly operated or improperly maintained, they can fail catastrophically, potentially flattening buildings and killing workers and people living in the area.
Rooftop Snow and Ice Removal: Sled On A Hill, Not Off A Roof GalleryRooftop Snow and Ice Removal: Sled On A Hill, Not Off A Roof
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Rooftop Snow and Ice Removal: Sled On A Hill, Not Off A Roof
Snow and ice removal is a part of life for many facilities affected by winter weather. Clearing snow and ice from a roof can prevent injuries and property loss that occur when a roof collapses - but this activity also introduces hazards we need to understand and prepare for before any of us step on a roof.
Hand and Power Tools – 10 Tips for Safe Use GalleryHand and Power Tools – 10 Tips for Safe Use
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Hand and Power Tools – 10 Tips for Safe Use
Hand and power tool injuries send more than 400,000 workers to the emergency room and cause hundreds of deaths every year. In this safety talk learn about some of the potential hazards associated with using hand and power tools.
Dealing with a Workplace Injury or Death
Many people require professional help to prevent short-term shock from turning into something more serious and longer lasting - post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Protecting Against Electrical Hazards
Thousands of non-disabling and disabling injuries occur annually from work with electricity and on average one person dies every day from an electrical incident on the job.
Don’t Guess At Hazards
We encounter many potentially dangerous substances at work.
Avoid Chemical Exposure
If you work with any amount of chemicals,? or work in an environment where chemicals are used, handled, stored,? transported or disposed of, you must understand the hazards and how to protect? yourself.
Don’t Just Stand There – Learn First Aid and Help GalleryDon’t Just Stand There – Learn First Aid and Help
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Don’t Just Stand There – Learn First Aid and Help
An injured worker needs care now — can you administer it? Proper training, supplies and equipment are essential for providing prompt care to injured workers. If you have ever been faced with an injury, no matter how small, you will probably know the value of first aid.
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