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Crane Collapse in Florida Sends Workers Running for Their Lives: Near Miss Could Have Had Catastrophic Consequences

A crane collapse at the site of a new police [...]

Crane Collapse in Florida Sends Workers Running for Their Lives: Near Miss Could Have Had Catastrophic Consequences2018-04-07T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This! Worker Rescued Nine Hours After Racking Falls Onto Forklift

We don't know how fond forklift operator Tomasz Wiszniewski is [...]

Picture This! Worker Rescued Nine Hours After Racking Falls Onto Forklift2023-09-04T16:29:05+00:00

Picture This! Someone’s Thinking Took a Vacation on this Safety Message

Some confusing wording on a safety message probably raised a few eyebrows.

Picture This! Someone’s Thinking Took a Vacation on this Safety Message2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Close Calls Reflect Accident Hazards

A worker received an electric shock on a piece of equipment he was using. He was not injured, and he did not report the incident. A few days later another worker also received a shock from the same defective equipment, and again did not report the problem.

Close Calls Reflect Accident Hazards2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

A Near Miss is Not a Lucky Break (Close Calls)

A near miss is not a lucky break. A near miss is an indication of a problem, either systematic or mechanical, that has very real potential for hazard. It’s a red flag calling for change to ensure that a similar situation in future doesn’t result in worker injuries or deaths.

A Near Miss is Not a Lucky Break (Close Calls)2024-01-17T01:14:38+00:00

Size Matters When it Comes to PPE

Ill-fitting protective clothing and equipment is universally problematic in workplace safety. It deters workers from performing job-related tasks efficiently and safely.

Size Matters When it Comes to PPE2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Did you Get the Memo on Office Hazards?

Your office can be a safe and comfortable place to work. Do your part and put into practice the tips you just learned to prevent common office hazards. 

Did you Get the Memo on Office Hazards?2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

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. 

Near Misses – Danger that is Too Close for Comfort2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Reporting Injuries and Illness

Every workplace is a little different, but one thing they all have in common is the need and desire to keep workers as safe and free from injury or illness as possible.

Reporting Injuries and Illness2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Close Calls – Your `Free Shot’ to Fix a Safety Problem

Safety Management Tools - Close Calls - Your `Free Shot’ [...]

Close Calls – Your `Free Shot’ to Fix a Safety Problem2018-01-25T00:00:00+00:00

How to Overcome Reluctance to Report

Getting employees to report near misses is a challenge. Employees [...]

How to Overcome Reluctance to Report2024-10-11T20:45:14+00:00

Worker’s Second Shock Proves Deadly

A young worker who had been hospitalized for electric shock in a similar incident just three months earlier died when the machine he was operating came in contact with a 14,000-volt power line.

Worker’s Second Shock Proves Deadly2018-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

Close Calls are Urgent Calls for Action

What’s at Stake? A close call, also called a near [...]

Close Calls are Urgent Calls for Action2024-10-11T20:45:02+00:00
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