Main Category Group
Sun Protection is for Everyone
A suntan may look and feel good, but sunlight is the primary cause of skin cancer. The tingly warm sensation associated with sun exposure is actually radiation damage caused by ultraviolet rays.
Landscaping Poses a Bucket Full of Hazards
Landscapers face a variety of hazards, both physical and biological. In this Safety Talk, we’ll discuss some potential hazards of landscaping work and general precautions workers should take while on the job.
Workplace Spills – Seven Sources and Seven Methods of Prevention and Control GalleryWorkplace Spills – Seven Sources and Seven Methods of Prevention and Control
Automotive, Chemical Safety, English, General Industry, General Safety, Industry, Language, Manufacturing Chemical, Manufacturing Food, Oil and Gas, Safety Talk, Slips, Trips and Falls, Spill Prevention and Control, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Transportation, Type, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
Workplace Spills – Seven Sources and Seven Methods of Prevention and Control
From soda pop spilled on the breakroom floor at a local factory, to a chemical spill from that same factory that pollutes the river and contaminates your community’s water supply—workplace spills can range from minor inconveniences to major catastrophes.
Keep an Eye on Your Sight
Being splashed in the face with molten metal and being splashed with water will have dramatically different results on your body.
The Front Line Of Workplace Security GalleryThe Front Line Of Workplace Security
Business Services, Emergency Action Plan, English, First Aid and Emergency Response, General Industry, General Safety, Hospitality, Hospitality, Industry, Language, Office Safety, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type
The Front Line Of Workplace Security
Front desk workers have the job of greeting and directing workplace visitors. Their courteous manner and prompt service are important to the company?s public image and reputation with customers.
Three Faces of Heat Stress
Heat - whether from the sun or from your work environment - can create a life-threatening emergency.
Don’t Let Your Safety Slip Away
The banana peel has been a famous prop for slapstick comedy for decades, but there’s nothing funny about the number of injuries associated with slips, trips and falls. Slips, trip and falls consistently rank among the top causes of both disabling injuries and deaths in all types of workplaces, from construction sites, to manufacturing operations to warehouses to offices. In fact, the only other category of fatalities in the workplace that has higher numbers is motor vehicle accidents.
Don’t Just Stand There – Learn First Aid and Help GalleryDon’t Just Stand There – Learn First Aid and Help
Automotive, English, First Aid and Emergency Response, General Industry, General Safety, Industry, Language, Manufacturing Chemical, Manufacturing Food, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Type, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
Don’t Just Stand There – Learn First Aid and Help
An injured worker needs care now — can you administer it? Proper training, supplies and equipment are essential for providing prompt care to injured workers. If you have ever been faced with an injury, no matter how small, you will probably know the value of first aid.
Don’t Let the Welding Fume Plume Make You Sick GalleryDon’t Let the Welding Fume Plume Make You Sick
Construction, English, General Safety, Hot Work/Welding, Industry, Language, Manufacturing, Maritime, Mining, Oil and Gas, PPE, PPE - Respiratory, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Transportation, Type, Utilities
Don’t Let the Welding Fume Plume Make You Sick
Welding poses a unique combination of both safety and health risks to more than 500,000 workers in a wide variety of industries.
Carelessness Puts Everyone in Danger
Does it drive you nuts to observe careless people? They slide out of the pickup in the parking lot trailing candy bar wrappers and coffee cup litter.
Dust Off Your Knowledge of Silica
Silica causes lungs to scar and develop nodules which block extraction of oxygen from air. Each year more than 250 American workers die from silicosis, the disease caused by inhaling tiny silica particles. Silicosis has
An injury-free office
Here are some common concerns for office workers: • Poor lighting • Poor ventilation and indoor air quality • Ergonomics • Slips, trips and falls • Electrical hazards • Collisions with objects such as open
Now Hear This!
Too much noise can cause permanent hearing loss. It develops gradually and without pain, but noise-induced hearing loss cannot be reversed.
Reporting Injuries and Illness
Every workplace is a little different, but one thing they all have in common is the need and desire to keep workers as safe and free from injury or illness as possible.
Dangerous Digs
If you work in construction, or even if there is construction going on in your workplace, you need to be aware of the dangers associated with excavations.
Survive Hazardous Weather
Weather can affect your safety both on and off the job. Even if you don't work outside, just getting to and from work in bad weather can be hazardous.
Hazardous Waste
It's important for you to understand the potential hazards that you may be exposed to while working with hazardous waste.
Sensitive to Scents
In a world filled with scented soap, fragrant shampoo and sweet-smelling perfume, staying upwind can be a constant challenge. For anyone sensitive to scents, the workplace can be downright hazardous to your health.
Know Your Chemicals GalleryKnow Your Chemicals
Agriculture, Chemical Safety, Construction, Education, English, Forestry, General Industry, General Safety, GHS, Health and Safety Management, Healthcare, Hospitality, Hospitality, Industry, Injury/Illness, Language, Manufacturing, Maritime, Mining, Oil and Gas, Retail, Safety Talk, Spill Prevention and Control, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Transportation, Type, Utilities
Know Your Chemicals
Chemicals enter the body in a number of different ways. A chemical can be absorbed by the skin, inhaled, ingested or through a puncture like a needle. Once in the body, chemicals are circulated by
Ergonomics: Recognizing Potential Problems
By understanding the basics of ergonomics and how they relate to your job, you may be able to prevent painful injuries.
Driving Safely in Reverse
Operating a vehicle in reverse puts you at a disadvantage. It's difficult to see all the obstacles in your way. And because the driver seating and controls are designed primarily for forward travel, it's hard to respond quickly enough to changing traffic situations. According to the National Safety Council, one in four motor vehicle accidents can be attributed to poor backing techniques.
Protect Against Frostbite and Hypothermia Hazards
Working in a cold environment—such as cold weather, cold water or an indoor freezer—can lead to serious injuries, illnesses and death.
Forklifts are Dangerous Animals: Approach with Caution
Imagine a vehicle that weighs twice as much as your family car, can’t stop nearly as quickly and is operated by a person who may not see you.
PowerPoint Overview of the 9 New GHS Pictograms
Run through this PowerPoint for a quick review on the 9 GHS pictograms. This PowerPoint details the official names, signal words and hazards associated with each pictogram.
Don’t be a Blockhead – Chock and Block Safely
Chocking and blocking are good practices which serve the purpose of keeping heavy loads and vehicles stationary. Any worker loading or unloading, hitching or unhitching, or performing maintenance on a vehicle should take care to chock and block to prevent unintended movement of equipment and/or cargo.
800-ICW-SAFETY (800.429.7233)
SAFETYOnDemand@icwgroup.com
