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Driving Drowsy Is a Lousy Idea
Fatigue is difficult to prevent when your job takes you on the road a lot. It?s hard to say ?no? to a trip or to stop for sleep when there?s a delivery to make or a customer to see.
Lockout/Tagout/Tryout: Your Key to Safety GalleryLockout/Tagout/Tryout: Your Key to Safety
English, General Industry, General Safety, Industry, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Chemical, Manufacturing Food, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Utilities
Lockout/Tagout/Tryout: Your Key to Safety
Meanwhile, Bill the operator returned from his break. He did not see John and there was no indication the machine was under repair. Assuming his machine was ready to run, Bill started it. He had
Safety Shower Drills
Your workplace is most likely equipped with safety showers and eyewash stations and you may have used them. Not only are they used in emergency situations to wash away harmful chemicals or put out clothing
Parking Lot Perils
Traffic accidents, falls and assaults are just a few of the perils of workplace parking lots and garages.
Falling Objects GalleryFalling Objects
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Falling Objects
Let's look first at the problem of stored materials. Materials are piled in the yard, in the truck or at various places on the jobsite.
Look Out For The Little Guy GalleryLook Out For The Little Guy
Agriculture, Automotive, Construction, Driver Safety, English, Forestry, General Industry, General Safety, Industry, Language, Maritime, Mining, Oil and Gas, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Transportation, Type, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
Look Out For The Little Guy
All drivers need to watch out for small vehicles on the road – the compact car hiding in the truck driver's blind spot, the bicycle courier passing on the right side at an intersection and the oncoming motorcycle.
Avoid the Hazards of Hot Work
Numerous oil rig fires and explosions have killed many workers during the past 20 years. The moral: Don't let "hot work" turn you into a statistic.
Prevent Workplace Fires
How This Affects You: Many workers like you are killed or injured in workplace fires each year.
Noise Hazards GalleryNoise Hazards
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Noise Hazards
It's hard to believe that noise can cause permanent damage to your hearing - but it can.
Ventilation for Safety
Ventilation is one of the most important engineering controls available to help provide a safe working environment.
Ways You Can Protect Your Hearing – Spanish
Cuando trata de protegerse los oídos debe preguntarse he escuchado lo suficiente?
Safe Housekeeping on the Job
The job isn't finished until the housekeeping is done and the work area is clean and orderly.
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.
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.
Unprotected Trenches are Deathtraps
Every month in the United States, an average of two workers die after being caught in collapsing trenches. In Canada, about 10 workers die in trench collapse incidents each year.
Amp up Electrical Safety While Trimming Trees
Overhead power lines are a danger on and off the job. When doing roof or yard work at home, follow the same precautions you would on the job and keep a safe distance from power lines.
Pressure Vessels are Unforgiving of Poor Treatment
If pressure vessels are improperly operated or improperly maintained, they can fail catastrophically, potentially flattening buildings and killing workers and people living in the area.
Rooftop Snow and Ice Removal: Sled On A Hill, Not Off A Roof GalleryRooftop Snow and Ice Removal: Sled On A Hill, Not Off A Roof
English, Environmental, Fall Protection, General Industry, General Safety, Industry, Language, Safety Talk, Seasonal, Slips, Trips and Falls, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type
Rooftop Snow and Ice Removal: Sled On A Hill, Not Off A Roof
Snow and ice removal is a part of life for many facilities affected by winter weather. Clearing snow and ice from a roof can prevent injuries and property loss that occur when a roof collapses - but this activity also introduces hazards we need to understand and prepare for before any of us step on a roof.
Hand and Power Tools – 10 Tips for Safe Use GalleryHand and Power Tools – 10 Tips for Safe Use
Agriculture, Construction, Electrical, English, Forestry, General Industry, General Safety, Hand and Power Tools, Industry, Language, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing, Maritime, Mining, Oil and Gas, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Transportation, Type, Utilities
Hand and Power Tools – 10 Tips for Safe Use
Hand and power tool injuries send more than 400,000 workers to the emergency room and cause hundreds of deaths every year. In this safety talk learn about some of the potential hazards associated with using hand and power tools.
Dealing with a Workplace Injury or Death
Many people require professional help to prevent short-term shock from turning into something more serious and longer lasting - post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Protecting Against Electrical Hazards
Thousands of non-disabling and disabling injuries occur annually from work with electricity and on average one person dies every day from an electrical incident on the job.
Take a Safe Break GalleryTake a Safe Break
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Take a Safe Break
Break time is your chance to break away from the routine and relax before heading back to work. But you can?t take a break from safety.
Take Care of Your Protective Wear GalleryTake Care of Your Protective Wear
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Take Care of Your Protective Wear
It?s important to select and wear the correct PPE. It?s equally important that you inspect and care for the equipment properly, so that it will protect you when you need it!
Eight Signs You May Need Refresher Training GalleryEight Signs You May Need Refresher Training
Agriculture, Article, Construction, Education, English, Forestry, General Industry, Healthcare, Hospitality, Industry, Language, Manufacturing, Maritime, Mining, Oil and Gas, Retail, Topic, Training, Transportation, Type, Utilities
Eight Signs You May Need Refresher Training
Things are constantly changing in many areas of people?s lives. Your job likely sees a lot of change, where new methods of doing things are introduced, potentially affecting your safety and health.
Driven to Distraction – The Dangers of Distracted Driving GalleryDriven to Distraction – The Dangers of Distracted Driving
Accident Prevention, Driver Safety, English, General Industry, General Safety, Industry, Language, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Training, Transportation, Type, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
Driven to Distraction – The Dangers of Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is a factor in approximately four million crashes in North America each year. Read this Safety Talk and learn what the Canadian and American Automobile Associations (CAA and AAA) have identified as the most deadly driving distractions.
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