09 Oct Back Care
Back Care: You Can Make a Difference! Back injuries are among the most common workplace injuries. They can occur suddenly while lifting a heavy object or develop gradually from repetitive lifting,...
06 Oct Hazard Communication Standard
A review of the Hazard Communication Standard Hazard Communication – Understanding Chemical Hazards The purpose of a Hazard Communication Program is to ensure employees understand the hazards of chemicals they may...
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...
01 Oct Scaffold Inspections – Scaffolding Safety
Scaffold Inspections - Scaffolding Safety Scaffold inspections are essential because scaffolds are temporary structures that may be affected by use, weather, damage, improper assembly, or unauthorized modifications. Under OSHA construction requirements,...
26 Sep Don’t Let This Be You – Electrical Safety
Don’t Let This Be You – Electrical Safety Electrical work on or near energized power lines can result in severe burns, amputations, permanent disability, or death. Experience alone does not eliminate...
21 Sep Eye Injury Prevention
Eye Injury Prevention Eye injuries can happen in an instant and may result in temporary or permanent vision loss. Flying particles, dust, chemicals, sparks, and other workplace hazards make proper eye...
20 Sep Traveling Safely With a Load
Traveling Safely With a Load Transporting materials, tools, equipment, or other cargo creates hazards that must be addressed before the vehicle moves. An improperly loaded or unsecured load can shift, fall...
18 Sep Backing Into Trouble
Backing Into Trouble Walking backward may seem harmless, but on a busy jobsite it can quickly lead to falls, struck-by incidents, caught-between injuries, and collisions. The risk increases when carrying materials,...
18 Sep Cargo Dock Safety
Cargo Dock Safety Cargo docks and warehouses are busy work environments where forklifts, pedestrians, trucks, trailers, and materials frequently interact. An incident can injure employees, damage equipment, destroy cargo, and interrupt...