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Company Cited for Alleged Willful, Repeat and Serious Violations

Repeat and Serious Violations OSHA initiated an investigation of a [...]

Company Cited for Alleged Willful, Repeat and Serious Violations2018-02-03T00:00:00+00:00

Company Cited for Alleged Serious, Repeat Safety Violations Facing $79,000 in Proposed Fines

An OSHA inspection found numerous instances of unguarded or inadequately [...]

Company Cited for Alleged Serious, Repeat Safety Violations Facing $79,000 in Proposed Fines2018-02-03T00:00:00+00:00

Fundamentals of First Aid: Shock

Safety Talk What’s at Stake? Any serious injury or illness [...]

Fundamentals of First Aid: Shock2018-02-01T00:00:00+00:00

Fundamentals of First Aid: Bleeding, Cuts, and Wounds

Safety Talk What’s at Stake? When your skin is cut, [...]

Fundamentals of First Aid: Bleeding, Cuts, and Wounds2018-01-31T00:00:00+00:00

Safety Tips for Those Working Around Water

People who aren’t expecting to end up in water often are not prepared for that possibility and the results can be tragic. Every year in the United States and Canada, an estimated 3,800 people drown, with many of these victims being people who ended up in the water unintentionally.

Safety Tips for Those Working Around Water2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Know When to Cool It in the Heat

Any workplace can be too hot for safety, both outdoors and in hot, humid conditions indoors. Whenever you’re exposed to heat, you’re at risk of developing heat illness.

Know When to Cool It in the Heat2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Chemical Burns Require Quick Response

If you work with chemicals, make sure you are familiar with the first aid required in case of exposure. This information is located on the chemical label and on the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

Chemical Burns Require Quick Response2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Make the Call for Help Perfectly Clear

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?

Make the Call for Help Perfectly Clear2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Yes, it Can Happen Here

If you have never experienced a serious emergency in your workplace, you might find it hard to imagine such a thing could happen. However, every day in job settings just like yours, something goes seriously wrong.

Yes, it Can Happen Here2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Confined Space Standby Person: Racing To The Rescue Is Death For You

If you’re a standby person and think all the risks are inside the confined space, think again: over 60% of confined space deaths don’t involve people assigned to work in the confined space. These deaths involve the standby person or other would-be rescuers who enter the confined space in an emergency.

Confined Space Standby Person: Racing To The Rescue Is Death For You2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Safety Shower Drills

Your workplace is most likely equipped with safety showers and eyewash stations and you may have used them. Not only are they used in emergency situations to wash away harmful chemicals or put out clothing

Safety Shower Drills2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

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.

Don’t Join the Electrical Circuit2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Terrorism: Disarming the Threat

Workers need to prepare for all possible emergencies, even those as unlikely as terrorist attacks. In some workplaces, this threat is considered more possible than in others.

Terrorism: Disarming the Threat2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

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?

Weathering Winter at Home2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Workplace First Aid

The first few minutes are important for the survival of any accident victim. If you can provide prompt and proper first aid while waiting for medical assistance to arrive, you greatly increase your co-worker's chance for a complete recovery.

Workplace First Aid2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

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.

Are you Prepared for a Medical Emergency?2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Survive the Drive this Winter

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.

Survive the Drive this Winter2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

The Front Line Of Workplace Security

Front desk workers have the job of greeting and directing workplace visitors. Their courteous manner and prompt service are important to the company?s public image and reputation with customers.

The Front Line Of Workplace Security2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Don’t Get Burned By Portable Heaters

Portable heaters are handy devices. They are useful as temporary sources of heat in unexpectedly cold weather. But these electric or fuel-powered heaters also come with hazards.

Don’t Get Burned By Portable Heaters2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Tornado Safety Basics – Seasonal Safety

The tornado season in North America begins in April, peaks in June and July, and ends in September. But really the storms can occur at any time, with approximately 1,000 tornadoes being reported in the United States and 80 in Canada each year.

Tornado Safety Basics – Seasonal Safety2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Heat Illness

A hot work environment or summer weather can bring heat illness - in three stages.

Heat Illness2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Don’t Just Stand There – Learn First Aid and Help

An injured worker needs care now — can you administer it? Proper training, supplies and equipment are essential for providing prompt care to injured workers. If you have ever been faced with an injury, no matter how small, you will probably know the value of first aid.

Don’t Just Stand There – Learn First Aid and Help2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

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.

Emergency Exits2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00
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