Computer Room Safe Work Practices Computer rooms and data centers contain concentrated electrical equipment, battery backup systems, specialized cooling systems, raised floors, and fire-suppression equipment. These conditions create hazards that require...
Residential Roofing - Fall Protection Requirements Residential roofing fall protection is required whenever employees are exposed to fall hazards of 6 feet or more above a lower level. Residential roofing work...
Drinking and Driving Do Not Mix Alcohol-impaired driving is preventable. Whether attending a company event, holiday gathering, dinner, or social function, one rule should always be clear: if you drink alcohol,...
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...
Cell Phone Use While Driving Cell phones are a significant source of distracted driving. Whether driving a company vehicle, personal vehicle for company business, or mobile equipment on a roadway, drivers...
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,...
Temporary Heat Safety Temporary heaters allow work to continue during cold weather and can provide more comfortable working conditions. However, portable heaters can create serious hazards when they are improperly selected,...
Food Safety – E. coli Escherichia coli (E. coli) are bacteria normally found in the intestines of people and animals. Most strains are harmless, but certain Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC)...
Battery Charging - A Multitude Of Hazards Servicing, charging, or jump-starting lead-acid batteries can expose workers to several serious hazards, including explosive hydrogen gas, corrosive electrolyte, electrical shorts and burns, flying...
After-Hours Safety and Security After-hours safety and security helps protect employees, the public, company property, equipment, and the jobsite from hazards, unauthorized access, theft, vandalism, and other incidents. Securing a facility...