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Every day we hear about environmental concerns including the diminishing ozone layer, overflowing landfills, pollution ... the list is endless. The problems seem so immense, what can one person do? The short answer is, plenty!
Is there a manhole to a sewage system near your workplace, or an underground vault for an electrical system? Any boiler, tunnel, well, silo, shaft or poorly ventilated crawl space can be a potentially dangerous confined space.
Hand and finger injuries can range from a minor inconvenience to a life-altering event. Read this Safety talk article and learn about 10 ways to protect yourself against cuts and lacerations - one for each finger.
Every day thousands of workers are exposed to sight altering and life altering eye injuries. Of those workers exposed, over 2,000 end up needing medical treatment each day because of a job-related eye injury.
You’re in free fall after a misstep sent you over the edge of elevated work, 40-feet off the ground.
Getting caught in machinery is every worker's nightmare, but you can prevent it from becoming yours with a little vigilance.
WHAT'S AT STAKE Pressure vessels are closed containers designed to [...]
Loading and unloading cargo is a routine task at many workplaces. And it?s a task that requires establishing and following safe procedures.
A moment of distraction is all it took for Terrence’s foot to catch at the walkway’s edge, causing him to stumble. He recovered his balance but it was a close thing!
Head injuries are one of the most serious types of injuries that can occur at work.
Two workers were attempting to install a wooden sign board on the storefront of a building. They were both on the ground attempting to position an aluminum ladder. They lost control of it, causing the ladder to fall backwards.
The Class K extinguisher is a response to the trend toward using vegetable oils for frying instead of animal fats. The vegetable oils cook at a higher temperature. The Class B extinguishers used previously are
That's why employers conduct hazard assessments to determine what PPE is required and when. Many people think PPE is automatically required by regulatory agencies such as OSHA (the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration).
The first few minutes are important for the survival of any accident victim. If you can provide prompt and proper first aid while waiting for medical assistance to arrive, you greatly increase your co-worker's chance for a complete recovery.
The forklift is an efficient tool. However, sometimes things go terribly wrong.
Behind the wheel, behind the desk, or on the shop floor, substance abuse can kill. For example, a construction worker who was impaired by alcohol fell to his death through a floor opening.
A hot work environment or summer weather can bring heat illness - in three stages.
Slips, trips and falls are responsible for the majority of general industry injury incidents.
La energía mantiene el lugar de trabajo en funcionamiento, pero puede también matarlo
When it comes to personal protective equipment, your hardhat is as vital as every other piece of PPE you wear.
Hazard communication describes the many ways information is passed along about any kind of workplace danger.
There’s hardly a workplace that doesn’t handle or store materials.
Hoisting and lowering objects from one level to another is an everyday task for many operations. But this task is common in another way: It’s a common cause of serious injury and death in the workplace.
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.
No matter what job you are doing, safety is a thought process. So think S.A.F.E., which stands for See, Assess, Fix, and Evaluate. Taking a few moments to think through your task can save a lifetime of pain and regret.
Since it's your first time, you may want to checkout some of the video tutorials.
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