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Walking and Working Surfaces
Slips, trips and falls are responsible for the majority of general industry injury incidents.
Put A Lock On Stored Energy – Spanish
La energía mantiene el lugar de trabajo en funcionamiento, pero puede también matarlo
Excuses Won’t Protect Your Head
When it comes to personal protective equipment, your hardhat is as vital as every other piece of PPE you wear.
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
Hazard communication describes the many ways information is passed along about any kind of workplace danger.
How to Stack and Store Materials Safely GalleryHow to Stack and Store Materials Safely
English, General Industry, General Safety, Industry, Language, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Chemical, Manufacturing Food, Materials Handling and Storage, Mining, Retail, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Warehouse, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
How to Stack and Store Materials Safely
There’s hardly a workplace that doesn’t handle or store materials.
The Hazards of Hoisting and Lowering Tasks
Hoisting and lowering objects from one level to another is an everyday task for many operations. But this task is common in another way: It’s a common cause of serious injury and death in the workplace.
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.
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.
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.
Pressure Vessels Demand Respect
WHAT'S AT STAKE Pressure vessels are closed containers designed to [...]
Take a Load Off Safely
Loading and unloading cargo is a routine task at many workplaces. And it?s a task that requires establishing and following safe procedures.
Don’t Slip Up GalleryDon’t Slip Up
Accident Prevention, Automotive, Business Services, English, Fall Protection, General Industry, General Safety, Industry, Language, Manufacturing Chemical, Manufacturing Food, Safety Talk, Slips, Trips and Falls, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
Don’t Slip Up
A moment of distraction is all it took for Terrence’s foot to catch at the walkway’s edge, causing him to stumble. He recovered his balance but it was a close thing!
Don’t Let an Injury Go to Your Head GalleryDon’t Let an Injury Go to Your Head
Agriculture, Automotive, Construction, Education, English, Forestry, General Industry, General Safety, Healthcare, Hospitality, Industry, Injury/Illness, Language, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Chemical, Manufacturing Food, Maritime, Mining, Oil and Gas, PPE, PPE - Head/Face, Retail, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Utilities, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
Don’t Let an Injury Go to Your Head
Head injuries are one of the most serious types of injuries that can occur at work.
Straight Talk About Straight Ladder Safety GalleryStraight Talk About Straight Ladder Safety
Agriculture, Construction, English, Fall Protection, Forestry, General Industry, General Safety, Industry, Ladders, Language, Maritime, Mining, Oil and Gas, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Utilities
Straight Talk About Straight Ladder Safety
Two workers were attempting to install a wooden sign board on the storefront of a building. They were both on the ground attempting to position an aluminum ladder. They lost control of it, causing the ladder to fall backwards.
Kitchen Fire Extinguisher
The Class K extinguisher is a response to the trend toward using vegetable oils for frying instead of animal fats. The vegetable oils cook at a higher temperature. The Class B extinguishers used previously are
Guards Keep You From Danger GalleryGuards Keep You From Danger
Agriculture, Construction, English, Forestry, General Safety, Industry, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Chemical, Manufacturing Food, Maritime, Mining, Oil and Gas, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Transportation, Type
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.
Get A Lift Out Of Your Job GalleryGet A Lift Out Of Your Job
Agriculture, Automotive, Construction, English, Forestry, General Industry, Healthcare, Industry, Language, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Chemical, Manufacturing Food, Maritime, Mining, Oil and Gas, Retail, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Transportation, Type, Utilities, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
Get A Lift Out Of Your Job
Workers in health care, warehousing, transportation, manufacturing, retail and many other industry sectors have to lift and move people and materials as part of their jobs.
Stay Safe On Stairways
Serious stairway accidents occur most often when people are walking down stairs. Every year, new incidents result for the same old reasons: slippery surfaces losing balance because items being carried block vision handrail not used
Eliminate the Pain of Contact Stress
Tom didn't realize it, but he was a victim of contact stress. For the past year the electronics assembly worker developed painful symptoms merely by resting his forearms against the edge of his workbench. It was starting to take a nasty toll.
Compressed Air is Dangerous
You're struggling to loosen over-tightened lug nuts while fixing a flat tire on a hot, dusty highway.
Mobile Equipment
You may work around construction sites or encounter backhoes, loaders, compactors and cranes in your neighborhood or along highways.
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