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Gloves - of materials such as nitrile, poly vinyl chloride, natural rubber (latex) and butyl rubber
Sus manos corren una variedad de peligros diariamente en el trabajo.
What we call black ice is sleet or rain or melted snow that freezes as a sheet and is not visible as ice. The road looks the same as it always does, which is why
Quick! A co-worker has just been seriously injured and emergency medical assistance is needed. Do you know what to do?
Electrical shock is a leading cause of workplace fatalities and almost every day approximately one electrocution, 10 disabling injuries and 100 electrical shocks are reported.
Workplace safety can be a complex issue, but learning and adhering to a few safety basics can go a long way toward keeping employees safe on the job. Many workplace injuries and fatalities are directly related to either not knowing how to do something and attempting it anyway or committing unsafe acts through inattention or for other reasons.
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).
Every tool has a purpose, but many workers attempt to find new and unsafe applications for the tools they use. And the common screwdriver just might be the most misused tool in the workplace.
Using poor-fitting respiratory protection can be as bad as using nothing at all. Even worse, the harm to your body from respiratory hazards can be impossible to detect or even take years to develop.
In this Safety Talk, we’ll discuss what happens during a caught-between incident, how to avoid hazardous situations when working with machinery, and provide some tips on how to work around machinery without getting hurt.
The holiday season often brings two very unwelcomed guests – stress and depression. With increased demands on your time, your wallet, and your patience it can be hard to enjoy the season with family and friends.
An average of two workers a week die in confined space incidents.
Getting caught in machinery is every worker's nightmare, but you can prevent it from becoming yours with a little vigilance.
WHAT'S AT STAKE Most workers have a healthy respect for [...]
It?s a great thing to be courageous and to have nerves of steel. There are many important tasks that would never get done if it weren?t for those who were brave enough and tough enough to tackle them. But there is a fine line between being brave and being dangerous.
In a heroic attempt to extinguish an apartment fire, two men working in a residential building found extinguishers in a hallway and raced to the unit. Although they had just rescued a tenant from the same unit, they were both overcome by thick smoke and died of cardiac arrest.
Head injuries are one of the most serious types of injuries that can occur at work.
Are you interested in avoiding common illnesses such as colds, the flu and gastrointestinal upsets? Would you prefer to avoid serious chronic and acute illnesses caused by chemical exposures?
Fall protection includes personal fall arrest equipment, conventional equipment such as guardrails, and positioning device systems. A fall arrest system is used to halt a person's fall from a working level 10 feet (three meters)
There are numerous tasks that can lead to what have become known as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Frequently, they involve the use of equipment and moving of materials, or working with big pieces of equipment. It
Keep control of your emotions when you drive. Take a few deep breaths, check your speedometer and slow down mentally and physically if necessary. Allow enough time to get to your destination, taking into account
How This Affects You: Don't think fate wouldn't leave you stranded in a vehicle during a snow storm. This happened to school bus driver Carl Miller in Colorado.
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.
Safety doesn't punch a time clock, so when you leave work, take your safety attitude home with you.
If traveling up or down stairs is a daily part of your job, you may be at risk of injury, especially if carrying items.
Since it's your first time, you may want to checkout some of the video tutorials.
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