Skin Protection Should Be a Priority Skin protection should be a priority whenever employees may be exposed to chemicals, sunlight, extreme temperatures, biological agents, or other substances that can damage the...
Portable Light Strings Portable light strings provide temporary illumination in construction, maintenance, industrial, and other work areas. Because they are frequently used in wet locations, confined spaces, and areas where cords...
Employee Responsibility Workplace safety is a shared effort. Management is responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace, supervisors are responsible for implementing safety requirements and directing work safely, and employees...
Safety Data Sheets - Understanding and Using SDSs Safety Data Sheets provide essential information about hazardous chemicals used or stored in the workplace. Employees who work with hazardous chemicals must know...
Slips, Trips and Falls - Preventing Workplace Injuries Slips, trips and falls are among the most common causes of workplace injuries. They can occur on walking and working surfaces, stairs, ladders,...
Safety Signs - Recognizing Workplace Warnings Safety signs are used to warn employees and others about hazards, communicate required precautions, and provide important safety instructions. Employees must recognize, understand, and obey...
Electrical Hazards – Anatomy of an Accident Electrical work leaves little room for error. Experience, training, and familiarity with a task do not eliminate electrical hazards. In fact, familiarity can sometimes...
Ergonomics Ergonomics is the science of fitting the job to the worker rather than forcing the worker to adapt to poorly designed tasks, tools, equipment, or workstations. Applying ergonomic principles can...
What to Do in Case of Fire A fire can spread rapidly, producing intense heat, smoke, and toxic gases. Knowing what to do before a fire occurs can prevent injuries and...
Personal Fall Arrest and Fall Restraint Systems Employees who work at heights must understand the difference between a fall restraint system and a personal fall arrest system. Although both are forms...