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Too Close to Home: School Shootings and Workplace Violence Impact Students, Staff, and the Community
On the morning of January 23rd, I was watching the [...]
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
Head Off the Blows
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.
Getting There Safely
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.
What Are You Going To Wear? GalleryWhat Are You Going To Wear?
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What Are You Going To Wear?
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.
Use Tools Safely
How This Affects You: You can be seriously injured by using common workplace tools incorrectly.
Be a Safety Leader
An employer or supervisor can't stand by you every second to see that safety rules are followed.
Emergency Exits
An emergency exit you can’t find in the dark is one you may not be able to find in a crisis situation. That’s why knowing the location of emergency exits at your worksite, and being able to find them without thinking, is so important.
Hand Protection is a Good Deal GalleryHand Protection is a Good Deal
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Hand Protection is a Good Deal
There are a number of hazards your hands encounter every day on the job. Here are a few examples.
Know How to Find Emergency Exits
Every day, without noticing, we pass doors that have "Exit" signs. Usually we don't remember that emergency exit doors are vital to our safety.
Protect Yourself Against UV Rays GalleryProtect Yourself Against UV Rays
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Protect Yourself Against UV Rays
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How to Reduce Your Risk of Ergonomic Injuries
One size does not fit all when it comes to work equipment.
Are You Using Your Fall Protection Equipment Correctly? GalleryAre You Using Your Fall Protection Equipment Correctly?
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Are You Using Your Fall Protection Equipment Correctly?
In the US more than 15,000 people die each year from falls, placing falls second only to motor vehicle collisions as the leading cause of accidental death. In Canada, more than 1,800 people die as a result of falling each year. And across North America, tens of thousands of workers are injured in falls every year, with many of these incidents occurring from a height where fall protection measures should have been taken but weren’t.
Size Matters When it Comes to PPE GallerySize Matters When it Comes to PPE
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Size Matters When it Comes to PPE
Ill-fitting protective clothing and equipment is universally problematic in workplace safety. It deters workers from performing job-related tasks efficiently and safely.
Protect Yourself from the Dangers of Drywall
Workers who install drywall are at risk for falls, back injuries, muscle strains and respiratory exposure to dust.
Don’t Take Falls Lightly GalleryDon’t Take Falls Lightly
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Don’t Take Falls Lightly
It's easy to take the subject of falls lightly? unless you or someone you know has had a serious fall. Then you realize how deadly this commonplace accident can be.
Adapting to the Rhythm of Shiftwork
Shiftworkers are necessary and instrumental in keeping work operating at all hours. In this Safety Talk learn about some of the hazards of Shitfwork.
Are you Prepared for a Medical Emergency?
According to a recent report released by the CDC, nearly 1 in 5 Americans make a trip to the emergency room each year. And Canadians are among the most frequent users of emergency departments in the world, with an average of 17 million visits a year.
Celebrate Summer but Do It Safely: Summer Hazards and How to Avoid Them GalleryCelebrate Summer but Do It Safely: Summer Hazards and How to Avoid Them
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Celebrate Summer but Do It Safely: Summer Hazards and How to Avoid Them
It’s summer! Time for the backyard barbecue, fireworks and fun in the sun. If you’re planning to host a day of summertime activities with family and friends, remember to work a little safety into the event, too.
Lucky Escapes
Close calls are also known as near misses. They are situations in which a worker has a narrow escape from getting hurt.
You Can Help Make Highway Work Zones Safer
Highway work zones continue to have far too many traffic fatalities. Hundreds of people are killed in work zones each year. The victims include both construction workers and occupants of the vehicles trying to rush past them.
What’s the Most Dangerous Chemical? The Unlabeled One
Thousands of people across North America become victims of unintentional poisoning every year. A major contributor to this problem is when toxic chemicals are stored in unlabeled containers.
Don’t get Burned at Home Sweet Home
Having an escape plan and working smoke alarms throughout your home are two ways you can avoid getting burned if a fire were to break out in your home.
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