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How to Reduce Your Risk of Ergonomic Injuries
One size does not fit all when it comes to work equipment.
Are You Using Your Fall Protection Equipment Correctly? GalleryAre You Using Your Fall Protection Equipment Correctly?
Agriculture, Construction, English, Fall Protection, Forestry, General Industry, Hospitality, Industry, Language, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Utilities
Are You Using Your Fall Protection Equipment Correctly?
In the US more than 15,000 people die each year from falls, placing falls second only to motor vehicle collisions as the leading cause of accidental death. In Canada, more than 1,800 people die as a result of falling each year. And across North America, tens of thousands of workers are injured in falls every year, with many of these incidents occurring from a height where fall protection measures should have been taken but weren’t.
Size Matters When it Comes to PPE GallerySize Matters When it Comes to PPE
English, Fall Protection, General Industry, General Safety, Hazcom, Health and Safety Management, Industry, Injury/Illness, Language, Machine Guarding, Machinery/Equipment, Near Miss, PPE, PPE - Legs/Feet, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type
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.
Protect Yourself from the Dangers of Drywall
Workers who install drywall are at risk for falls, back injuries, muscle strains and respiratory exposure to dust.
Don’t Take Falls Lightly GalleryDon’t Take Falls Lightly
Agriculture, Automotive, Business Services, Construction, English, Fall Protection, Forestry, General Industry, General Safety, Industry, Language, Manufacturing Chemical, Manufacturing Food, Maritime, Mining, Oil and Gas, Safety Talk, Slips, Trips and Falls, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Transportation, Type, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
Don’t Take Falls Lightly
It's easy to take the subject of falls lightly? unless you or someone you know has had a serious fall. Then you realize how deadly this commonplace accident can be.
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.
Protect Yourself Against Bloodborne Pathogens
Bloodborne pathogens are infectious agents that can cause illness and death.
Stay Alert to Stay Alive GalleryStay Alert to Stay Alive
Automotive, Business Services, Construction, English, Fall Protection, General Safety, Industry, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Chemical, Manufacturing Food, Maritime, Mining, Oil and Gas, Safety Talk, Slips, Trips and Falls, Struck-By/Caught-Between, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Transportation, Type, Utilities, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
Stay Alert to Stay Alive
Struck-by and caught-between hazards account for over 1,500 workplace deaths a year and are present in almost every industry sector.
Don’t Treat Forklifts Lightly
Many forklift injuries are received by people working or walking around forklifts in operation.
Safety Rules Protect You GallerySafety Rules Protect You
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Safety Rules Protect You
The safety rules, policies and procedures of your workplace are there to protect you from workplace hazards and to help prevent injuries.
Don’t Let Bullying Poison Your Workplace
Bullying is defined as repeated aggressive behavior against another person in an effort to hurt that person, either emotionally or physically. And it happens more often than you’d think. In fact, an estimated 35 to 37 percent of North American workers report being bullied on the job by a co-worker or person in a position of authority.
Fatigue at Work – A Safety Nightmare in the Making
Fatigue is the state of feeling very tired, weary or sleepy. It results from not getting enough sleep, shiftwork, prolonged mental or physical work, or extended periods of stress or anxiety. Fatigue impacts work performance and safety and can cause health problems. In the most extreme cases, fatigue has been linked to environmental disasters, plane and train crashes, nuclear disasters and the explosion of the Challenger space shuttle.
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
Healthy Diet Can Cut Risks
A safe, healthy workplace is also about food. A balanced, nutritious diet can boost energy and combat fatigue.
Moving Materials Pain-free GalleryMoving Materials Pain-free
Automotive, Business Services, Construction, English, Ergonomics, General Safety, Industry, Language, Manufacturing Chemical, Manufacturing Food, Materials Handling and Storage, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
Moving Materials Pain-free
Boxes and cartons The best way to carry boxes and cartons is to grip them at opposite top and bottom corners. Carry sacked materials the same way, and against your waist if possible. Don't strain
No Room For Rough Play
We're all grownups around here, right? Everyone has a job to do and every job is taken seriously.
Breathe Easy With Respiratory Protection
Okay, you've got your hardhat, gloves, safety glasses and respirator; now you're all set for the job. But are you really protected from the hazards?
Avoid Workplace Violence
How This Affects You: Workplace violence can happen to anyone, even you.
Machine Guards Defend Safety GalleryMachine Guards Defend Safety
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Machine Guards Defend Safety
Moving machinery is everywhere. Even something as innocent as a photocopier contains moving parts.
Hand Tool Hazards GalleryHand Tool Hazards
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Hand Tool Hazards
We all know how important it is to use caution around power tools. But what about tools in general? Can a wrench really be dangerous?
Good Housekeeping is the Order of the Day
These accidents all have one factor in common - they involve poor job site housekeeping. Good housekeeping means keeping your work area free of dirt and clutter, keeping everything in its place and making sure there are no hazards.
Talk About Safety
Whether you call it safety coaching or a preshift meeting, you may need to talk to your co-workers about safety and why safety is a cooperative effort.
When Confidence Becomes Carelessness
It’s easy to get overly confident once you’ve mastered something. But even an experienced worker can become entangled in the conveyor, struck by a vehicle in a work zone or slip on a wet floor. No matter how long you have been on the job and no matter how skilled you are, you must remember the basic safety precautions. Don’t get complacent.
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.
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