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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
Save Face – And Your Eyes
The need for face and eye protection in the workplace is highlighted by eye doctors. The American Academy of Ophthalmology warns that even leisure-time yard work can permanently injure or blind, by one careless moment.
Nobody’s immune to back pain GalleryNobody’s immune to back pain
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Nobody’s immune to back pain
Anyone who has to move heavy objects, work in awkward positions, hold one position for a long time or perform certain tasks at a fast pace can get hurt. These tips will help protect your
Head Off the Blows
The hardhat is an essential piece of safety gear no construction worker should be without. Not all hardhats are made equal, however. Some provide only minor protection, while others are designed to protect workers from falling objects and electric shocks as high as 20,000 volts.
Getting There Safely
Life can be rough. Traffic crashes, violent encounters, and falls are only a few of the things that can happen suddenly and without warning. Even commuting to and from work can be a dangerous undertaking.
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.
Use Extension Ladders Safely
How This Affects You: Every year thousands of employees are injured in falls from ladders.
Hazard Communication (HazCom)
The chemicals you use at work can be hazardous to your health and safety.
‘Caught Between’ Hazards Gallery‘Caught Between’ Hazards
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‘Caught Between’ Hazards
When you work around machinery, vehicles and anything else that moves, you could be caught in a tight spot and crushed.
La protecciandoacute;n contra las lesiones Guard Against Injuries GalleryLa protecciandoacute;n contra las lesiones
Guard Against InjuriesGeneral Industry, General Safety, Industry, Injury/Illness, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Machinery/Equipment, Safety Talk, Spanish, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type
La protecciandoacute;n contra las lesiones
Guard Against Injuries
Los dispositivos de protección en las máquinas han salvado muchas vidas y prevenido innumerables lesiones al evitar que el trabajador entre en contacto con equipos en movimiento.
Guard Against InjuriesVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00
Skid-Steer Loader Safety
Wherever heavy work needs to be done in a small space, the skid-steer loader can be found. Carelessness around or in operating these machines can injure or kill you.
Scaffold Safety Basics
WHAT'S AT STAKE When you can’t safely reach the work [...]
Make the Call for Help Perfectly Clear
What would you do if you encountered an emergency, either in the workplace or outside? Would you call for help? Would you know who to call and what to tell them?
Do You Know What to Do in Case of Fire?
Every 85 seconds, a fire breaks out somewhere in Canada. And in the United States, the number of fatal work injuries resulting from fires and explosions in 2010 rose to 187, an increase of 65% over the previous year. Of the 187 fatalities, 82 occurred in multiple fatality incidents.
Step It Up on Ladder Safety
If you think fatal falls happen only to construction workers swinging off skyscrapers, think again. Because ladder use is so common, many workers take ladder safety for granted, and do not take the appropriate precautions.
Sleep Deprivation Deprives You of Safety Too
Feeling overworked? You’re not alone. Whether as a result of working long hours, extra jobs, or spending too long watching late-night television, many workers are getting less sleep than they need.
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Waiting for a Fall
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Waiting for a Fall
Falls are the most common cause of workplace injuries and the second leading cause of accidental death in North America.
Dig Deep for Trenching and Excavation Safety GalleryDig Deep for Trenching and Excavation Safety
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Dig Deep for Trenching and Excavation Safety
In this Safety Talk, learn about trench hazards and evacuation procedures to help prevent workers being injured or killed if a trench they are working in collapses.
Climb Your Way to Safe Ladder Use
Of all occupational injuries, falls are the second leading cause of death next to highway crashes.
Close Calls Are Warnings
We can come up with lots of excuses for ignoring close calls.
Avoid Chemical Exposure
If you work with any amount of chemicals,? or work in an environment where chemicals are used, handled, stored,? transported or disposed of, you must understand the hazards and how to protect? yourself.
Some Medications Are the Wrong Prescription for Safety
We all know that illegal drugs such as marijuana or cocaine are hazardous to use. We also know that alcohol is prohibited at work because it is, obviously, intoxicating. But did you know that many other drugs that we take for granted can also affect your ability to do your job safely?
Depression in the Workplace – What it Looks Like and How to Help GalleryDepression in the Workplace – What it Looks Like and How to Help
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Depression in the Workplace – What it Looks Like and How to Help
Depression affects tens of millions of workers across the U.S. and Canada, with a cost to companies of more than $50 billion annually from absenteeism, loss of productivity and medical expenses. By 2020, depression is projected to rank second only to heart disease as the leading cause of disability worldwide. The toll on the workers themselves is often immeasurable.
Break The Mold To Save Your Breath
While anthrax concerns have increased public awareness of respiratory biological hazards, there are many other common biological agents affecting workers every day. This safety talk will discuss a few of these hazards. What you need
Some Mosquitoes Carry Bad News
In humans, most West Nile virus infections cause either no symptoms or a mild flu-like illness. Severe infections include high fever, stiff neck, disorientation, tremors, muscle weakness and paralysis. The most severely affected patients may
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