Don’t Get Shocked Doing it Your Way
Shortcuts can cause long-term injuries. Here's a story of one worker who couldn't be bothered to lock out.
Identifying Confined Space Hazards
Is there a manhole to a sewage system near your workplace, or an underground vault for an electrical system? Any boiler, tunnel, well, silo, shaft or poorly ventilated crawl space can be a potentially dangerous confined space.
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.
Plug into PPE for Electrical Work
On average more than 150 workers in North America are killed every year from electric shock, burns, and other effects caused by dangerous exposure to electricity. Many of these deaths could have been prevented by wearing the right personal protective equipment (PPE).
Unsafe Practices Cause Battery Blowups
There are some hazards associated with batteries, however. The chemical reactions required to generate electricity involve toxic and explosive substances, harmful to humans and the environment. Large batteries can deliver fatal electrical shock. Consider the
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.
Extension Cord Care, Repair GalleryExtension Cord Care, Repair
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Extension Cord Care, Repair
Even a simple extension cord needs to be looked after. It's a shock orfire hazard when deteriorated, worn-out or used improperly.
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.
Brewery Cited for 10 Alleged Safety and Health Violations GalleryBrewery Cited for 10 Alleged Safety and Health Violations
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Brewery Cited for 10 Alleged Safety and Health Violations
OSHA launched an investigation after an employee died and two [...]
Alleged Scaffolding and Fall Hazards Bring Citations For 25 Violations GalleryAlleged Scaffolding and Fall Hazards Bring Citations For 25 Violations
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Alleged Scaffolding and Fall Hazards Bring Citations For 25 Violations
OSHA has proposed $54,250 in fines after twice finding workers [...]
Aluminum Company Issued 17 Serious Safety Violation GalleryAluminum Company Issued 17 Serious Safety Violation
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Aluminum Company Issued 17 Serious Safety Violation
OSHA conducted an inspection in October 2010 and cited the [...]
Six Facts on Electrocution GallerySix Facts on Electrocution
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Six Facts on Electrocution
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Six Facts on Burns
Odds of winning the lottery: 1 in 135,145,920 (multi-state, mega [...]
Train the Trainer: Lockout Tagout
The Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tagout) Standard is a frequent source of [...]
Preventing Injuries Away from the Job GalleryPreventing Injuries Away from the Job
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Preventing Injuries Away from the Job
Not all fatal accidents happen at work. Many of us [...]
Check Out This Home Safety Checklist
It's quite natural to think of your home as the [...]
Machinery and Equipment Troubleshooting Policy Checklist GalleryMachinery and Equipment Troubleshooting Policy Checklist
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Machinery and Equipment Troubleshooting Policy Checklist
Working with machinery and equipment is always hazardous. But workers [...]
Alleged Machine Guarding Hazards Bring Two Willful Violations for Williamsport, PA, Company GalleryAlleged Machine Guarding Hazards Bring Two Willful Violations for Williamsport, PA, Company
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Alleged Machine Guarding Hazards Bring Two Willful Violations for Williamsport, PA, Company
After receiving a complaint alleging electrical and machine guarding hazards, [...]
Alleged Repeat and Serious Safety Violations Bring $123,750 in Proposed Fines for Two Steel Erection Companies GalleryAlleged Repeat and Serious Safety Violations Bring $123,750 in Proposed Fines for Two Steel Erection Companies
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Alleged Repeat and Serious Safety Violations Bring $123,750 in Proposed Fines for Two Steel Erection Companies
OSHA inspected a Gadsden, AL jobsite as part of a [...]
Word Search – Static Electricity GalleryWord Search – Static Electricity
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Word Search – Static Electricity
Static electricity is the topic of this word search puzzle. See if you can find all the listed words in the puzzle. They relate to the fire and explosion hazards of static electricity.
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Word Search – Electricity
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Word Search – Electricity
Make sure you know the meaning of these words related to electrical safety. Why? Because they are about the hazards and precautions associated with electricity ??? at work and at home.
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Word Search – Electrical Hazards
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Word Search – Electrical Hazards
A basic understanding of electrical hazards is a basic survival skill in today???s world. Do you understand the meaning of the terms in this word search?
Airline Cited for Multiple Serious, Repeat Violations in Chicago GalleryAirline Cited for Multiple Serious, Repeat Violations in Chicago
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Airline Cited for Multiple Serious, Repeat Violations in Chicago
After reviewing occupational injury and illness data, OSHA selected United [...]
Allegations of One Willful, 31 Serious Violations Bring $192,350 in Proposed Fines GalleryAllegations of One Willful, 31 Serious Violations Bring $192,350 in Proposed Fines
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Allegations of One Willful, 31 Serious Violations Bring $192,350 in Proposed Fines
The willful violation alleges failure to enforce lockout/tagout procedures to [...]
Safety Puzzle – Electrical Hazards GallerySafety Puzzle – Electrical Hazards
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Safety Puzzle – Electrical Hazards
Don???t be shocked if you quickly finish this crossword puzzle. It???s because of your training in electrical safety.
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