Now Hear This!
Too much noise can cause permanent hearing loss. It develops gradually and without pain, but noise-induced hearing loss cannot be reversed.
Protect Your Head From Injuries
It is of the utmost importance to protect yourself from head injuries. We all have heard of people who have received head injuries and how their lives have been tragically changed. If you have worn
Keep an Eye on Your Sight
Being splashed in the face with molten metal and being splashed with water will have dramatically different results on your body.
Working Safely is no Mean Feet GalleryWorking Safely is no Mean Feet
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Working Safely is no Mean Feet
They carry you through heat or cold, wet and slippery conditions. Your feet are also at risk from falling construction materials and equipment. No wonder wearing approved steel-toed boots can be required on the job.
Excuses Won’t Protect Your Head
When it comes to personal protective equipment, your hardhat is as vital as every other piece of PPE you wear.
Be Handy and Safe with Hand and Power Tools GalleryBe Handy and Safe with Hand and Power Tools
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Be Handy and Safe with Hand and Power Tools
Tuck your thumbs into the palms of your hands and try to tie your shoes, open a bottle, or hold a utensil.
Good Footwear Beats Sore Feet GalleryGood Footwear Beats Sore Feet
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Good Footwear Beats Sore Feet
When your feet hurt, everything hurts. Ask anyone finishing a long shift in bad shoes.
Cement Burns
Wet cement is a leading cause of skin problems for workers. These problems can be mild and short lived or severe and chronic.
Take the Bite and the Sting out of Working Outdoors
Working outside puts workers at risk for countless hazards.
Keep Safety On Hand
The worst, of course, would be an amputation – cutting off a hand or fingers. An amputation can be fatal because of the loss of blood, shock, infection or other effects. An amputation can happen
What Are You Going To Wear? GalleryWhat Are You Going To Wear?
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What Are You Going To Wear?
You may spend 15 minutes deciding what you're going to wear for a night on the town. But for a day on the job, safety dictates your wardrobe.
Welding Can Hurt More Than Eyes
Welding is a routine job on many worksites. This common task has many health and safety risks that can result in serious injury, endangering more than 500,000 workers in a variety of industries. It’s not just those involved directly with welding who are at risk. Bystanders can also be affected. So it’s important for everyone to have a basic knowledge of welding hazards.
Avoid Taking Pesticides
A grounds maintenance worker took pride in the corporate landscaping in his care. To keep the green lawns pest-free, he used chemicals freely.
Six Facts on Skin Cancer
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Bakery Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Violations and Issued $104,000 in Proposed Penalties GalleryBakery Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Violations and Issued $104,000 in Proposed Penalties
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Bakery Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Violations and Issued $104,000 in Proposed Penalties
OSHA conducted an inspection of a bakery after receiving a [...]
BC McDonalds Outlet Fined for Multiple Violations GalleryBC McDonalds Outlet Fined for Multiple Violations
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BC McDonalds Outlet Fined for Multiple Violations
WorkSafeBC issues $39,000 OHS fines to BC, McDonalds restaurant for [...]
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 [...]
Bridge Painting Company Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Violations Issued $225,000 in Proposed Penalties GalleryBridge Painting Company Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Violations Issued $225,000 in Proposed Penalties
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Bridge Painting Company Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Violations Issued $225,000 in Proposed Penalties
An investigation opened in July 2008 resulted in citations alleging [...]
Teaching Fall Protection – How to Make an Impact GalleryTeaching Fall Protection – How to Make an Impact
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Teaching Fall Protection – How to Make an Impact
Train the Trainer – PPE Teaching Fall Protection – How [...]
Fall Protection Equipment Checklist
Fall Protection Equipment Checklist Fall protection equipment should be inspected [...]
Alleged Cave-in Hazards Bring Willful, Repeat and Serious Violations of Safety Standards GalleryAlleged Cave-in Hazards Bring Willful, Repeat and Serious Violations of Safety Standards
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Alleged Cave-in Hazards Bring Willful, Repeat and Serious Violations of Safety Standards
Citations were issued for four alleged willful, repeat and serious [...]
Alleged Repeat Violations Bring $70,000 in Additional Proposed Fines GalleryAlleged Repeat Violations Bring $70,000 in Additional Proposed Fines
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Alleged Repeat Violations Bring $70,000 in Additional Proposed Fines
A roofing contractor has been cited for five alleged repeat [...]
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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