Adapting to the Rhythm of Shiftwork
Shiftworkers are necessary and instrumental in keeping work operating at all hours. In this Safety Talk learn about some of the hazards of Shitfwork.
Protect Yourself Against Bloodborne Pathogens
Bloodborne pathogens are infectious agents that can cause illness and death.
Stay Alert to Stay Alive GalleryStay Alert to Stay Alive
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Stay Alert to Stay Alive
Struck-by and caught-between hazards account for over 1,500 workplace deaths a year and are present in almost every industry sector.
Stay Away from Fallen Power Lines
Fallen power lines are not preventable during winter storms, but you should avoid them for your own safety.
Great Guns! Powder-Actuated Tools are Dangerous
Powder-actuated tools are a fast way to fasten wood or other materials to concrete. Used incorrectly, they are also a quick way to an injury. Also known as explosive-actuated, stud drivers or stud guns, powder-actuated tools are used in the construction industry and by weekend builders.
Cell Phone Distractions Don’t End Once Your Car is Parked GalleryCell Phone Distractions Don’t End Once Your Car is Parked
Accident Prevention, Driver Safety, English, General Industry, General Safety, Industry, Language, Safety Talk, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Transportation, Type, Wholesale & Retail Distribution
Cell Phone Distractions Don’t End Once Your Car is Parked
We all know about the dangers of using a cell phone while driving. But if you think driving a car while talking on a cell phone is dangerous, imagine the hazards of operating a forklift, working on an assembly line or performing other safety-sensitive jobs while chatting away on a cell phone.
Housekeeping Isn’t a Dirty Word
Poor housekeeping is one of the leading causes of nonfatal occupational injuries.
Yes, it Can Happen Here
If you have never experienced a serious emergency in your workplace, you might find it hard to imagine such a thing could happen. However, every day in job settings just like yours, something goes seriously wrong.
Keep it Clean
Whether you are a machinist, a driver or a computer jockey, workplace housekeeping is part of your job.
Prevent Eye Injuries GalleryPrevent Eye Injuries
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Prevent Eye Injuries
Eyes are one of the most vulnerable parts of the body. They are susceptible to all kinds of injuries in the workplace if they are not properly protected.
Fatigue Can Be Fatal GalleryFatigue Can Be Fatal
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Fatigue Can Be Fatal
Employees often work shifts that consist of many more consecutive hours or days than the average worker in this country. Additionally, people working the night shift are often faced with hazardous work that is deliberately
Don’t Confine Your Safety
Any time fuel is burned, carbon monoxide is a hazard. For example, three workers died after inhaling carbon monoxide in an oil well cellar in California.
Protect Your Feet
You can't imagine how painful and inconvenient a foot injury is until you've had one. If you injure a foot, you might be laid up for some time while the bills are mounting and your work projects are piling up.
Push or Pull?
Equipment that you use on the job may require you to apply pushing or pulling forces.
Forklift Safety Involves Everyone! – Spanish GalleryForklift Safety Involves Everyone! – Spanish
Agriculture, Construction, Forklifts, General Safety, Industry, Language, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing, Maritime, Mining, Oil and Gas, Safety Talk, Spanish, Teach, Teach a Course, Topic, Transportation, Type, Utilities
Forklift Safety Involves Everyone! – Spanish
Qué tiene que ver usted con la seguridad de los montacargas?
Avoid Repetitive Strain Injuries
If your job involves repeated motion or vibration to the hands, carpal tunnel syndrome could creep up on you. It tends to occur in carpentry, cashiering and assembly line work, but it can also occur in many other kinds of work.
Learn to Recognize a Confined Space Hazard GalleryLearn to Recognize a Confined Space Hazard
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Learn to Recognize a Confined Space Hazard
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.
How to Stack and Store Materials Safely GalleryHow to Stack and Store Materials Safely
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How to Stack and Store Materials Safely
There’s hardly a workplace that doesn’t handle or store materials.
Do You Know What to Do in Case of Fire?
Every 85 seconds, a fire breaks out somewhere in Canada. And in the United States, the number of fatal work injuries resulting from fires and explosions in 2010 rose to 187, an increase of 65% over the previous year. Of the 187 fatalities, 82 occurred in multiple fatality incidents.
Size Matters When it Comes to PPE GallerySize Matters When it Comes to PPE
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Size Matters When it Comes to PPE
Ill-fitting protective clothing and equipment is universally problematic in workplace safety. It deters workers from performing job-related tasks efficiently and safely.
Corrosive Safety – Acids and Bases
Corrosive chemicals are used to break down metal and for other industrial purposes, but they can also destroy body tissue on contact. They are extremely dangerous if handled improperly.
Driving in the Dark Doubles the Danger
Driving at night is deadly and you, at some point this year, will most likely need to drive at night while working. So, whether you are traveling to a remote jobsite or heading in for an early morning conference, you will need to be careful on the road.
Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot? Stay Safe While Working in the Heat GalleryFeeling Hot, Hot, Hot? Stay Safe While Working in the Heat
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Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot? Stay Safe While Working in the Heat
Heat-related illnesses can range from annoying to deadly, and progress quickly if the person doesn’t receive appropriate medical treatment. Read this safety talk and protect workers from heat related illnesses.
Are you Prepared for a Medical Emergency?
According to a recent report released by the CDC, nearly 1 in 5 Americans make a trip to the emergency room each year. And Canadians are among the most frequent users of emergency departments in the world, with an average of 17 million visits a year.
Celebrate Summer but Do It Safely: Summer Hazards and How to Avoid Them GalleryCelebrate Summer but Do It Safely: Summer Hazards and How to Avoid Them
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Celebrate Summer but Do It Safely: Summer Hazards and How to Avoid Them
It’s summer! Time for the backyard barbecue, fireworks and fun in the sun. If you’re planning to host a day of summertime activities with family and friends, remember to work a little safety into the event, too.
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