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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.
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
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.
Life can be rough. Traffic crashes, violent encounters, and falls are only a few of the things that can happen suddenly and without warning. Even commuting to and from work can be a dangerous undertaking.
You may spend 15 minutes deciding what you're going to wear for a night on the town. But for a day on the job, safety dictates your wardrobe.
How This Affects You: Every year thousands of employees are injured in falls from ladders.
The chemicals you use at work can be hazardous to your health and safety.
When you work around machinery, vehicles and anything else that moves, you could be caught in a tight spot and crushed.
Los dispositivos de protección en las máquinas han salvado muchas vidas y prevenido innumerables lesiones al evitar que el trabajador entre en contacto con equipos en movimiento.
Wherever heavy work needs to be done in a small space, the skid-steer loader can be found. Carelessness around or in operating these machines can injure or kill you.
WHAT'S AT STAKE When you can’t safely reach the work [...]
What would you do if you encountered an emergency, either in the workplace or outside? Would you call for help? Would you know who to call and what to tell them?
Every 85 seconds, a fire breaks out somewhere in Canada. And in the United States, the number of fatal work injuries resulting from fires and explosions in 2010 rose to 187, an increase of 65% over the previous year. Of the 187 fatalities, 82 occurred in multiple fatality incidents.
If you think fatal falls happen only to construction workers swinging off skyscrapers, think again. Because ladder use is so common, many workers take ladder safety for granted, and do not take the appropriate precautions.
Feeling overworked? You’re not alone. Whether as a result of working long hours, extra jobs, or spending too long watching late-night television, many workers are getting less sleep than they need.
Falls are the most common cause of workplace injuries and the second leading cause of accidental death in North America.
In this Safety Talk, learn about trench hazards and evacuation procedures to help prevent workers being injured or killed if a trench they are working in collapses.
Of all occupational injuries, falls are the second leading cause of death next to highway crashes.
We can come up with lots of excuses for ignoring close calls.
It?s ironic that tools are vital to maintaining machinery, yet many people drop the ball when it comes to maintaining the hand and power tools that help them perform this maintenance. Hand and power tools are common items in most workplaces. But they?re still capable of causing serious injuries.
Nearly everyone has heard sayings such as ?Many hands make light work? or ?None of us is as smart as all of us.?
These sayings refer to teamwork. Many people associate teamwork with sales teams or sports teams, but teamwork is also a vital element in keeping you and your co-workers safe and healthy on the job.
Swimming and boating are staples of summer fun. The fun can quickly turn to tragedy though, when water and boating safety are thrown overboard. On average, 1,000 people die in boating-related accidents every year in North America and thousands more are injured. Additionally, more than 3,500 unintentional drownings, not related to boating, happen each year. The majority of these deaths are preventable.
While anthrax concerns have increased public awareness of respiratory biological hazards, there are many other common biological agents affecting workers every day. This safety talk will discuss a few of these hazards. What you need
In humans, most West Nile virus infections cause either no symptoms or a mild flu-like illness. Severe infections include high fever, stiff neck, disorientation, tremors, muscle weakness and paralysis. The most severely affected patients may
Even a simple extension cord needs to be looked after. It's a shock orfire hazard when deteriorated, worn-out or used improperly.
Since it's your first time, you may want to checkout some of the video tutorials.
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