6 Typical Electrical Hazards in the Workplace
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.
Avoid the Discomfort of Computer Vision Syndrome
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).
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.
Winter Work Wear: Avoid A Chilly Surprise With The Right Work Wear GalleryWinter Work Wear: Avoid A Chilly Surprise With The Right Work Wear
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Winter Work Wear: Avoid A Chilly Surprise With The Right Work Wear
Do you know which clothes and protective equipment to wear in cold temperatures? This is important if you perform your job outdoors, or in any kind of low temperature environment such as food-storage freezers or meat-packing plants.
Dig Deep for Trenching and Excavation Safety GalleryDig Deep for Trenching and Excavation Safety
Agriculture, Construction, English, Excavation and Trenching, Forestry, General Safety, Industry, Language, Maritime, Oil and Gas, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Transportation, Type, Utilities
Dig Deep for Trenching and Excavation Safety
In this Safety Talk, learn about trench hazards and evacuation procedures to help prevent workers being injured or killed if a trench they are working in collapses.
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
English, General Industry, General Safety, Healthcare, Heat Stress, Industry, Language, Safety Talk, Seasonal, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Utilities
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.
Are You Getting Bad Vibes from Your Tools? GalleryAre You Getting Bad Vibes from Your Tools?
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Are You Getting Bad Vibes from Your Tools?
Safety Talk WHAT'S AT STAKE Millions of workers in North [...]
Don’t Just Stand There – Learn First Aid and Help GalleryDon’t Just Stand There – Learn First Aid and Help
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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 Let the Pressure of Compressed Gas Get to You GalleryDon’t Let the Pressure of Compressed Gas Get to You
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Don’t Let the Pressure of Compressed Gas Get to You
The hazards associated with compressed gas include oxygen displacement, fires, explosions, toxic effects from certain gases, reactivity and projectile concerns.
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
Headlights To See And Be Seen
Your headlights are especially important for safe travel during the winter. In addition to the long hours of darkness, weather conditions such as fog, snow, sleet and rain reduce the ability to see and to
Work Wisely Around Water
If you work around open water you have to consider some other types of PPE, both to keep you out of the water and to keep you alive if you do fall in.
Survive the Drive this Winter GallerySurvive the Drive this Winter
Automotive, Emergency Action Plan, English, First Aid and Emergency Response, General Industry, General Safety, Health and Safety Management, Industry, Injury/Illness, Language, Safety Talk, Seasonal, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
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.
Hazardous Waste
It's important for you to understand the potential hazards that you may be exposed to while working with hazardous waste.
La protecciandoacute;n contra las lesiones Guard Against Injuries GalleryLa protecciandoacute;n contra las lesiones
Guard Against InjuriesGeneral Industry, General Safety, Industry, Injury/Illness, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Machinery/Equipment, Safety Talk, Spanish, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type
La protecciandoacute;n contra las lesiones
Guard Against Injuries
Los dispositivos de protección en las máquinas han salvado muchas vidas y prevenido innumerables lesiones al evitar que el trabajador entre en contacto con equipos en movimiento.
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Control Stress to Work Safely
Stress - everyone has it. It is a natural part of life, but too much stress can cause health problems and can affect your ability to work safely.
Resolve Conflict Before it Escalates into Violence GalleryResolve Conflict Before it Escalates into Violence
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Resolve Conflict Before it Escalates into Violence
Operations are undergoing near constant change in many facilities to help increase productivity, improve safety and reduce waste. Workers may feel strongly about their opinions, or have a hard time adapting to change. Conflict is to be expected in this fast-paced work environment.
Marijuana and Workplace Safety
Wherever you reside in North America, and whatever the legal stance in your region, one can’t deny that, every day, marijuana use is becoming a more socially acceptable practice as the legality of marijuana usage continues to spread.
Waiting for a Fall GalleryWaiting for a Fall
Agriculture, Business Services, Construction, English, Fall Protection, Forestry, General Industry, General Safety, Industry, Language, Maritime, Mining, Oil and Gas, Safety Talk, Slips, Trips and Falls, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Transportation, Type, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
Waiting for a Fall
Falls are the most common cause of workplace injuries and the second leading cause of accidental death in North America.
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.
Show Your Heart Some Love
Today, heart disease and stroke take one life every 7 minutes and 90% of Canadians have at least one risk factor.
The Front Line Of Workplace Security GalleryThe Front Line Of Workplace Security
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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.
Wash Your Hands of Hazardous Chemicals GalleryWash Your Hands of Hazardous Chemicals
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Wash Your Hands of Hazardous Chemicals
Chemicals and other contaminants can be transferred from the hands to foods, drinks or cigarettes and ingested into the body, where they can cause serious damage, especially with repeated exposure over time. Along with not eating, drinking or smoking after handling chemicals, workers who bring coffee or food items into contaminated areas are also risking exposure to toxic agents.
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