Screwdrivers Are Big Drivers of Injuries
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.
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).
Dealing with a Workplace Injury or Death
Many people require professional help to prevent short-term shock from turning into something more serious and longer lasting - post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Young Worker Safety and Health
There are over 20 million workers younger than 24 years of age in the workplace and these workers represent roughly 15% of the workforce.
Don’t Take Shortcuts
The only people who should be working on energized electrical equipment are those who are fully trained and qualified, properly equipped and authorized to do so.
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.
Near Misses – Danger that is Too Close for Comfort
Don’t give danger a second chance to get too close for comfort. Report all near misses immediately so they can be investigated and hazards can be corrected.
Awake, Alert and Alive
Here are some tips for staying awake and aware when you drive for your job, to and from work or on your own time: Get enough sleep before you drive. For most people, eight hours
Soaking Up The Rays Isn’t Such a Good Idea GallerySoaking Up The Rays Isn’t Such a Good Idea
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Soaking Up The Rays Isn’t Such a Good Idea
Trouble is, this worker might not realize that even young healthy skin can get cancer by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Most of the damaging UV radiation we get comes from sunlight. There's
Healthy Diet Can Cut Risks
A safe, healthy workplace is also about food. A balanced, nutritious diet can boost energy and combat fatigue.
10 Steps to Handle Small Gasoline Spills
You're steam cleaning the shop floor when you accidentally knock over a 5-gallon can of gasoline near the welding booth. Do you know what to do?
Health and Safety Committee
Your workplace probably has a committee that discusses safety issues.
What Is Ergonomics? – Spanish
La ergonomía es un campo de investigación que estudia la comodidad y la seguridad del cuerpo humano cuando las herramientas, los lugares de trabajo y los procedimientos del mismo se ajustan al trabajador.
Your Hardhat Protects Your Head
There are some standard excuses for not wearing a hardhat - it is too heavy, too hot, too cold or too bulky or even too ugly. But all of these excuses sound very flimsy when you consider...
Eight Ways to Avoid Catching and Spreading the Flu
Every year, millions of workers are infected with a contagious respiratory illness: influenza, commonly known as the flu. Many workers who are sick with the flu refuse to let the illness prevent them from working, thinking they can “tough it out.” So they go to work with a reduced ability to work safely and productively, and they jeopardize the health of their co-workers.
Don’t Let Wind Hazards Blow You Away
A sudden gust of wind can be annoying to most people as it blows dirt into their faces or sends hats flying. But if you work outdoors, the wind can damage much more than your previously cheerful mood.
Women at Greater Risk for Ergonomic Injury
Women are twice as likely as men to suffer ergonomic-related injuries.
Lockout/Tagout/Tryout Off-the-Job
The practice of using a lock and tag to isolate power from a piece of manufacturing equipment is not uncommon at work, but you may not realize that more injuries from failure of locking out happen at home and they can be prevented.
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.
Combustible Dust is No Ordinary Dust
A combustible dust is any fine material that can catch fire and explode when mixed with air. The force from combustible dust explosions can cause multiple deaths, horrific injuries, and massive destruction of property.
Climb Your Way to Safe Ladder Use
Of all occupational injuries, falls are the second leading cause of death next to highway crashes.
Workplace Chemicals: Handle with Care GalleryWorkplace Chemicals: Handle with Care
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Workplace Chemicals: Handle with Care
Toxic chemicals are found in almost every home and workplace. In some industries such as chemical processing, they are used in great quantities. But they are also used for small, everyday tasks.
Don’t Drag Your Cold or Flu to Work
Most of us have seen a sick co-worker trying to make his way through the workday instead of being home resting or in bed. But coming to work with a cold, flu or other illness is a bad idea. It can make all of us less productive.
The Flu ? A Bonus from Work Nobody Wants
The flu is a serious contagious disease. Not only does having the flu make you feel miserable, for some people the flu can be fatal. In fact, tens of thousands of people die from the flu in North America, each year.
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