Avoid Taking Pesticides
A grounds maintenance worker took pride in the corporate landscaping in his care. To keep the green lawns pest-free, he used chemicals freely.
A Good Safety Attitude
You have been receiving advice about safety for years. You have listened to it at work, read it and watched television spots on it, but probably never thought about it much.
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?
Comedy Isn’t Always Funny
There's one at every job site - the practical joker. He thinks he's pretty funny, but he's playing around with your safety. Horseplay on the job is dangerous. Work situations are risky enough already without
Sensitizers Can Produce Serious Skin Problems
Early signs of these skin problems include dryness, redness and itching. The skin may become swollen, cracked, scaly and thickened. Blisters may develop. How fast a skin reaction develops depends on the strength of the
Terrorism: Disarming the Threat
Workers need to prepare for all possible emergencies, even those as unlikely as terrorist attacks. In some workplaces, this threat is considered more possible than in others.
Safety Glasses Protect Against Eye Hazards GallerySafety Glasses Protect Against Eye Hazards
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Safety Glasses Protect Against Eye Hazards
An injury which would be minor if it occurred elsewhere can be extremely serious if it occurs on the eye. For example, a piece of metal which is shot through the air from a grinder
Carbon Monoxide Can Kill
When fuel is burned, carbon monoxide is a byproduct. This gas kills thousands of people at work and at home each year.
Maintenance Workers Must Maintain Safety GalleryMaintenance Workers Must Maintain Safety
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Maintenance Workers Must Maintain Safety
Maintenance employees are confronted with many hazards that can cause injury or death. One such hazard is exposure to asbestos.
Learn from Close Calls Safety Talk
Have you had a close call at work?
Gloves Must Match Chemical Hazard GalleryGloves Must Match Chemical Hazard
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Gloves Must Match Chemical Hazard
Gloves - of materials such as nitrile, poly vinyl chloride, natural rubber (latex) and butyl rubber
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.
10 Electrical Safety Tips for Every Worker Gallery10 Electrical Safety Tips for Every Worker
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10 Electrical Safety Tips for Every Worker
WHAT'S AT STAKE Workers in almost every work environment are [...]
Make the Call for Help Perfectly Clear
What would you do if you encountered an emergency, either in the workplace or outside? Would you call for help? Would you know who to call and what to tell them?
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.
Get a Handle on Handcart Safety
It’s a rare workplace that doesn’t have some sort of handcart for moving stock and equipment. From wheelbarrows and furniture carts to dollies and pallet jacks, handcarts help workers perform jobs better and faster, and they also help to prevent back injuries caused by lifting heavy items.
Confined Space Standby Person: Racing To The Rescue Is Death For You GalleryConfined Space Standby Person: Racing To The Rescue Is Death For You
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Confined Space Standby Person: Racing To The Rescue Is Death For You
If you’re a standby person and think all the risks are inside the confined space, think again: over 60% of confined space deaths don’t involve people assigned to work in the confined space. These deaths involve the standby person or other would-be rescuers who enter the confined space in an emergency.
Working in a Winter Wonderland
In this Safety Talk, we’ll learn about three conditions caused by working in the cold, how to prevent them, and precautions you can take to stay safe while working in a winter wonderland.
Did you Get the Memo on Office Hazards?
Your office can be a safe and comfortable place to work. Do your part and put into practice the tips you just learned to prevent common office hazards.
Protecting Against Grain Engulfment
Twenty seconds — that’s all it takes for a grown man to become engulfed by grain in a storage bin or trailer used to haul grain.
First on the Scene of an Accident
Professional drivers see more than their share of motor vehicle accidents as they travel the highways of our country.
Workplace Chemicals: Handle with Care GalleryWorkplace Chemicals: Handle with Care
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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.
What is a Hot Work Permit?
Almost every organization has the need for hot work?welding, cutting, brazing, etc.? on some level. Some workplaces do more hot work than others and have designated areas for this work, such as a welding station. These areas are set up to be free of combustible materials and other ignitable materials, and have welding screens that surround the workers to catch any stray sparks. The use of flammable substances in these areas is prohibited and appropriate fire extinguishers are kept nearby. But this is not the case when a welder has to do spot hot work in a facility.
Driven to Distraction – The Dangers of Distracted Driving GalleryDriven to Distraction – The Dangers of Distracted Driving
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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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