21 Aug The Ten Commandments Of Good Safety Habits
The Ten Commandments of Good Safety Habits Good safety habits help prevent injuries by making safe behavior part of the way we perform every task. The actions we repeat each day...
18 Jul Unsafe Equipment – Reporting Equipment Hazards
Unsafe Equipment - Reporting Equipment Hazards Unsafe equipment must be identified, reported, and removed from service when defects could expose employees to injury. Employees who operate or work around tools, machinery,...
22 Jun Hazard Awareness -The Little Things Count
Hazard Awareness – The Little Things Count Most of us have heard the saying, “It’s the little things that count.” This is especially true when it comes to workplace safety. Major hazards...
28 Apr The Basics of Workplace Safety
The Basics of Workplace Safety Years of incident investigations have shown that workplace injuries rarely result from a single cause. Unsafe conditions, equipment hazards, inadequate planning, and human actions can all...
08 Mar Look Out for Your Co-Workers – Co-Worker Safety
Look Out for Your Co-Workers – Co-Worker Safety Co-worker safety means looking out not only for your own well-being, but also for the people working around you. Everyone on the job...
09 Dec Hurry Up Can Hurt
Hurry Up Can Hurt Rushing may seem like a way to save time, but on the job it often increases the chance of mistakes, unsafe shortcuts, and serious injuries. Speed belongs...
01 Dec Housekeeping Is An Important Part Of Your Job
Housekeeping Is an Important Part of Your Job Good housekeeping is everyone’s responsibility. Keeping your work area clean and orderly is not simply about appearance—it helps prevent injuries, reduces fire hazards,...
18 Oct Employee Safety Suggestions – Solving Workplace Safety Problems
Employee Safety Suggestions – Solving Workplace Safety Problems Employees often have the best understanding of workplace hazards because they perform the work every day. Employee participation can help identify hazards, improve...
06 Oct General Safety – “Take Two”
General Safety – “Take Two” Many workplace incidents occur because a hazard is corrected temporarily without identifying why the hazard existed in the first place. Fixing the immediate problem is important,...
03 Oct Attitude And Behavior
Attitude and Behavior Safety depends on more than rules, equipment, and training. Our attitudes influence the decisions we make and the way we behave on the job. A worker may understand...