Hot Work Safety
What’s at Stake? Hot work is a leading cause of [...]
Fundamentals of First Aid: Shock GalleryFundamentals of First Aid: Shock
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Fundamentals of First Aid: Shock
Safety Talk What’s at Stake? Any serious injury or illness [...]
Fundamentals of First Aid: Bleeding, Cuts, and Wounds GalleryFundamentals of First Aid: Bleeding, Cuts, and Wounds
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Fundamentals of First Aid: Bleeding, Cuts, and Wounds
Safety Talk What’s at Stake? When your skin is cut, [...]
Awake, Alert and Alive
Here are some tips for staying awake and aware when you drive for your job, to and from work or on your own time: Get enough sleep before you drive. For most people, eight hours
Soaking Up The Rays Isn’t Such a Good Idea GallerySoaking Up The Rays Isn’t Such a Good Idea
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Soaking Up The Rays Isn’t Such a Good Idea
Trouble is, this worker might not realize that even young healthy skin can get cancer by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Most of the damaging UV radiation we get comes from sunlight. There's
Confined Space Can be Deadly
There may be moving equipment, slippery or dangerous surfaces, electric shock hazards, falling objects, water or other liquid contents, chemicals or extreme temperatures. Noise, poor visibility or shifting materials such as grain or sand could
Head Off the Blows
The hardhat is an essential piece of safety gear no construction worker should be without. Not all hardhats are made equal, however. Some provide only minor protection, while others are designed to protect workers from falling objects and electric shocks as high as 20,000 volts.
Take Safe Charge of Batteries
How This Affects You: Nearly 6,000 people every year suffer serious eye injuries from working around batteries. Don't be one of them.
Avoid Electrical Hazards GalleryAvoid Electrical Hazards
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Avoid Electrical Hazards
Your workplace probably has countless electrical tools and devices capable of delivering a fatal electrical shock.
Mobile Equipment
You may work around construction sites or encounter backhoes, loaders, compactors and cranes in your neighborhood or along highways.
Emergency Exits
An emergency exit you can’t find in the dark is one you may not be able to find in a crisis situation. That’s why knowing the location of emergency exits at your worksite, and being able to find them without thinking, is so important.
Good Housekeeping is the Order of the Day
These accidents all have one factor in common - they involve poor job site housekeeping. Good housekeeping means keeping your work area free of dirt and clutter, keeping everything in its place and making sure there are no hazards.
Talk About Safety
Whether you call it safety coaching or a preshift meeting, you may need to talk to your co-workers about safety and why safety is a cooperative effort.
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.
Making the Best Use of Lifting and Handling Aids GalleryMaking the Best Use of Lifting and Handling Aids
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Making the Best Use of Lifting and Handling Aids
Workers who perform frequent and heavy lifting are at risk for back injuries and abdominal straining that can cause hernias. Arm, shoulder, neck and wrist pain is also a risk if materials are lifted improperly.
Women at Greater Risk for Ergonomic Injury
Women are twice as likely as men to suffer ergonomic-related injuries.
Don’t Get Shocked Doing it Your Way
Shortcuts can cause long-term injuries. Here's a story of one worker who couldn't be bothered to lock out.
Turn the Heat Down on Conflict Before it Boils Over
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and frustrated, especially at work. Your co-workers likely feel the same, so it’s no surprise that the workplace can be a prime place for conflict. Here are some tips for resolving conflict:
Use Your Head When It Comes to Your Feet GalleryUse Your Head When It Comes to Your Feet
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Use Your Head When It Comes to Your Feet
Your feet and toes may be at the opposite end from your head, but you still need to use your brain when it comes to which type of shoes you wear in the winter.
Big Dangers Lurk in Confined Spaces
An average of two workers a week die in confined space incidents.
Don’t Get Caught With Your Guard Down GalleryDon’t Get Caught With Your Guard Down
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Don’t Get Caught With Your Guard Down
Getting caught in machinery is every worker's nightmare, but you can prevent it from becoming yours with a little vigilance.
Are You Getting Bad Vibes from Your Tools? GalleryAre You Getting Bad Vibes from Your Tools?
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Are You Getting Bad Vibes from Your Tools?
Safety Talk WHAT'S AT STAKE Millions of workers in North [...]
What’s the Most Dangerous Chemical? The Unlabeled One
Thousands of people across North America become victims of unintentional poisoning every year. A major contributor to this problem is when toxic chemicals are stored in unlabeled containers.
Housekeeping at Work? Don’t Sweep It Under the Rug
Housekeeping at work is about much more than cleaning windows and sweeping up dust bunnies. Poor housekeeping can cause injuries, slow down production, dampen morale, start fires and cause catastrophic explosions of combustible dusts.
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