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Raising the Bar for Wall Raising Safety
Raising a wall is a common task on a construction site. And it?s a task that endangers the safety of several workers at one time.
Unsafe Trash is No One’s Treasure
Cuts and contact with substances in trash could expose you to dangerous chemicals and infections.
Don’t Let the Pressure of Compressed Gas Get to You GalleryDon’t Let the Pressure of Compressed Gas Get to You
Compressed Gas/Air, Construction, Emergency Action Plan, English, First Aid and Emergency Response, General Safety, Healthcare, Industry, Language, Manufacturing, Maritime, Oil and Gas, PPE, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Utilities, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
Don’t Let the Pressure of Compressed Gas Get to You
The hazards associated with compressed gas include oxygen displacement, fires, explosions, toxic effects from certain gases, reactivity and projectile concerns.
Steer Clear of Heavy Lifting
Look for ways to avoid lifting. This doesn't mean you should hide in the storeroom when something needs to be lifted. It means you should try to come up with strategies for getting your work done without heavy lifting.
Lock Out Hazardous Energy
You must take steps to prevent equipment from becoming energized while it is being worked on. The energy can be pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, chemical or thermal. There can be other sources as well —
How to Avoid Workplace Electrocution
Many victims of workplace electrocution are the people who maintain electrical equipment. Here are some reminders for staying safe while making this equipment safe.
Drive Forwards – Not Backwards
Reverse can be more dangerous than forward. Backing up causes many damaging collisions as well as fatal accidents, particularly ones involving pedestrians. Think ahead and try to avoid many backing-up situations. Before you park, enter
Three-Point Rule Will Make You Safer GalleryThree-Point Rule Will Make You Safer
Agriculture, Automotive, Construction, Education, English, Forestry, General Industry, General Safety, Healthcare, Hospitality, Industry, Language, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Chemical, Manufacturing Food, Maritime, Mining, Oil and Gas, Retail, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Transportation, Type, Utilities, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
Three-Point Rule Will Make You Safer
Whether workers climb a ladder or the steps to a large vehicle, failing to heed the three-point rule has resulted in many workplace injuries and deaths.
Don’t Let A Trench Be Your Grave
Danny Meggison was an experienced trench worker, but he made a big mistake that left his eight-year-old son without a father.
Avoid Harmful Horseplay
Horseplay is rough play, practical jokes and other physical humor which can endanger workers.
Fire Extinguisher PASS Word
Using a portable fire extinguisher is an important safety skill.
Fire Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility – Spanish
Al tener cuidado y ser consciente de la importancia de la seguridad contra los incendios, usted contribuirá a su protección y a la de sus compañeros.
Immobilize With the Proper Lockout Procedure GalleryImmobilize With the Proper Lockout Procedure
Construction, English, General Safety, Hand and Power Tools, Industry, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Chemical, Manufacturing Food, Oil and Gas, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Utilities
Immobilize With the Proper Lockout Procedure
Lockout procedures eliminate the chance a machine could become energized whenever it is being cleaned, repaired, maintained, or unjammed.
Control Stress to Work Safely
Stress - everyone has it. It is a natural part of life, but too much stress can cause health problems and can affect your ability to work safely.
Sleep Apnea and Safety
Think back to the last time you came to work after a night spent tossing and turning – or with no sleep at all. Now imagine working that way day in and day out.
Maintain Your Guard Around Mobile Equipment
Every year, more than 100 workers across North America die and thousands more are injured in highway work zones—areas where road construction, maintenance or utility work is being undertaken.
Making the Best Use of Lifting and Handling Aids GalleryMaking the Best Use of Lifting and Handling Aids
Automotive, Back Safety, Business Services, English, Ergonomics, General Industry, General Safety, Hazcom, Industry, Language, Manufacturing Chemical, Manufacturing Food, Materials Handling and Storage, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
Making the Best Use of Lifting and Handling Aids
Workers who perform frequent and heavy lifting are at risk for back injuries and abdominal straining that can cause hernias. Arm, shoulder, neck and wrist pain is also a risk if materials are lifted improperly.
Hardhats Protect Soft Heads
Fatal or disabling head injuries happen when people are hit in the head with running equipment, tools falling from above, broken machine parts propelled through the air and many other moving and stationary objects.
Strength Training for the Aging Workforce
In this Safety Talk, we’ll look at what actually happens to our bodies as we age, why weight lifting helps us stay fit, and which exercises will help maintain muscle mass and strength.
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.
Protecting Workers in Construction Work Zones
Each year over 20,000 workers are injured and hundreds are killed in road construction work zones.
Face Facts About Flammables
If your job includes the use or handling of flammable substances, you need special training to recognize and avoid the hazards that go along with them.
Workplace Chemicals: Handle with Care GalleryWorkplace Chemicals: Handle with Care
Chemical Safety, English, General Industry, General Safety, Hospitality, Hospitality, Industry, Language, Manufacturing, Materials Handling and Storage, Mining, Oil and Gas, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
Workplace Chemicals: Handle with Care
Toxic chemicals are found in almost every home and workplace. In some industries such as chemical processing, they are used in great quantities. But they are also used for small, everyday tasks.
Leave Chemical Hazards at Work
If you work with hazardous chemicals, then you?ve been trained on safe work practices to reduce your exposure. But have you ever considered the effects these chemicals might have on your family?
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