Working Safely In Cold Weather
Working safely in cold weather requires more than just the right clothing. This video provides viewers with detailed information on how to safely work in cold weather conditions.
(15 Minutes)
Heat Stress: The Facts – Safety Video – Spanish GalleryHeat Stress: The Facts – Safety Video – Spanish
11 - 30 minutes, Agriculture, Assign a Course, Construction, Duration, General Industry, General Safety, Heat Stress, Industry, Language, Manufacturing, Mining, Oil and Gas, Seasonal, Spanish, Teach, Topic, Type, Video
Heat Stress: The Facts – Safety Video – Spanish
More illnesses are surfacing from employees working in abnormally high temperatures, such as in a hot warehouse or warm assembly environment. This video discusses heat stroke, heat stress, fainting, and precautions to take when working in a hot environment.
(17 Minutes)
Working in High Heat – Construction Safety Video
Heat Stress in Construction Environments reminds employees that heat-related illnesses can occur in many situations, and reviews what can be done to address these situations.
(11 minutes)
Stinging Insects
For outside workers, stinging insects are a summertime job hazard. Stings are usually just an unpleasant annoyance, but occasionally they can cause serious illness and death.
Spinning Out of Control with Winter Road Hazards
Winter weather can be unpredictable and dangerous. Getting caught in a winter storm can be downright deadly if you aren’t prepared.
Don’t Fall for Winter
In cold weather conditions, people are usually careful to put winter tires on the car and drive according to road conditions, but they don’t always exercise the same caution when walking across snowy, icy or wet surfaces.
Unwrapping a Less Stressful Holiday Season
The holiday season often brings two very unwelcomed guests – stress and depression. With increased demands on your time, your wallet, and your patience it can be hard to enjoy the season with family and friends.
Safety Tips for Those Working Around Water GallerySafety Tips for Those Working Around Water
Agriculture, Automotive, Emergency Action Plan, English, First Aid and Emergency Response, Forestry, General Safety, Industry, Language, Machinery/Equipment, Maritime, Oil and Gas, Safety Talk, Scaffold, Seasonal, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
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.
Use Your Head When It Comes to Your Feet GalleryUse Your Head When It Comes to Your Feet
Automotive, Business Services, English, General Industry, General Safety, Industry, Language, Manufacturing Chemical, Manufacturing Food, PPE, PPE - Legs/Feet, Safety Talk, Seasonal, Slips, Trips and Falls, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
Use Your Head When It Comes to Your Feet
Your feet and toes may be at the opposite end from your head, but you still need to use your brain when it comes to which type of shoes you wear in the winter.
Know When to Cool It in the Heat GalleryKnow When to Cool It in the Heat
Agriculture, Construction, Emergency Action Plan, English, First Aid and Emergency Response, Forestry, General Safety, Heat Stress, Hospitality, Hospitality, Hot Work/Welding, Housekeeping, Industry, Language, Manufacturing, Maritime, Mining, Off-the-Job, Oil and Gas, Safety Talk, Seasonal, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type
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.
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?
8 Tips for Working Safely in Winter
Unless you’re fortunate enough to live in a climate of perpetual summer, or something close to it, cold winter weather is a chilling reality for millions of people across North America.
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.
Tips for Safe Winter Driving
Once the snow starts to fall, our driving skills are pushed to the limit. Do you know how to drive properly in winter conditions? A few moments spent thinking about it now could save you from problems later when you’re out on the road.
Tornado Safety Basics – Seasonal Safety GalleryTornado Safety Basics – Seasonal Safety
Agriculture, Automotive, Construction, Emergency Action Plan, English, First Aid and Emergency Response, Forestry, General Safety, Healthcare, Hospitality, Hospitality, Industry, Language, Manufacturing, Maritime, Mining, Oil and Gas, Retail, Safety Talk, Seasonal, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Transportation, Type, Utilities, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
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.
Protect Against Frostbite and Hypothermia Hazards
Working in a cold environment—such as cold weather, cold water or an indoor freezer—can lead to serious injuries, illnesses and death.
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.
5 Ways to Handle Holiday Stress
Stress sets in when there is an increase in demand for our time and resources that we can’t meet. In small doses, stress can be powerful. It motivates us to do the things we need to do to survive. However, too much stress can have negative effects on our mental and physical health. And it can certainly ruin the holidays.
Carbon Monoxide is Among Winter’s Deadliest Hazards
Carbon monoxide, also known as CO, is a deadly gas. It’s colorless, odorless and tasteless, making it impossible to detect by human senses. When CO is breathed in, it quickly replaces the oxygen in the bloodstream. Various stages of illness can easily lead up to unconsciousness and death.
Soaking Up The Rays Isn’t Such a Good Idea GallerySoaking Up The Rays Isn’t Such a Good Idea
Agriculture, Construction, English, Forestry, General Safety, Health and Safety Management, Industry, Injury/Illness, Language, Outdoor/Animal Hazards, Safety Talk, Seasonal, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type
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
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.
Layer on Your Cold Weather Clothing
Working outdoors in cold weather is just one of the reasons people in the oil and gas industry have to be tough.
Sun Protection is for Everyone
A suntan may look and feel good, but sunlight is the primary cause of skin cancer. The tingly warm sensation associated with sun exposure is actually radiation damage caused by ultraviolet rays.
Water Safety Tips – Don’t Throw Safety Overboard
Swimming and boating are staples of summer fun. The fun can quickly turn to tragedy though, when water and boating safety are thrown overboard. On average, 1,000 people die in boating-related accidents every year in North America and thousands more are injured. Additionally, more than 3,500 unintentional drownings, not related to boating, happen each year. The majority of these deaths are preventable.
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.
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