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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).
Young Worker Safety and Health
There are over 20 million workers younger than 24 years of age in the workplace and these workers represent roughly 15% of the workforce.
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?
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.
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
Agriculture, Automotive, Construction, English, Forestry, General Industry, Healthcare, Hospitality, Industry, Language, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Chemical, Manufacturing Food, Maritime, Mining, Oil and Gas, PPE, PPE - Head/Face, Retail, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Transportation, Type, Utilities, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
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.
Protect Your Back GalleryProtect Your Back
Agriculture, Automotive, Back Safety, Business Services, Construction, Education, English, Forestry, General Industry, 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
Protect Your Back
How This Affects You: Your back is used in all you do, on and off the job, and hurting it can have severe consequences: a lifetime of pain, inability to work or play and reduced income.
Health and Safety Committee
Your workplace probably has a committee that discusses safety issues.
Use Ladders Safely
Using a ladder is a safer alternative to using a makeshift climbing device or an improvised work platform.
Cuandiacute;dese la espalda
Watch Your Back
Aparte del resfriado común, la razón más frecuente para ausentarse del trabajo es el dolor de espalda.
Watch Your BackVicky Pickford2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00
Heads Up! In Work Zones
We all encounter building projects in our workplace, on the road and in our neighborhoods. You have to be aware of the hazards or risk serious injury.
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