Power Press Safety – The Mighty Power Press Power press safety is critical because mechanical power presses are powerful metalworking machines used for punching, blanking, forming, and stamping operations. A press...
Ionizing Radiation - Radiation in the Workplace Ionizing radiation is used in many workplaces for activities such as industrial radiography, medical imaging, measurement and testing, research, and specialized construction applications. Although...
Give New Co-Workers Your Support! Starting a new job can be challenging. New employees must learn unfamiliar tasks, equipment, procedures, work areas, and safety requirements—often in a short period of time....
Electrical Cord Repair Safety – Is It OK to Repair Electrical Cords? Electrical cord repair safety requires knowing when a damaged extension or equipment cord may legally and safely be repaired—and...
Hydroblaster Safety High-pressure water cleaning, or hydroblasting, is commonly used to remove paint, grease, scale, deposits, and other materials from equipment and surfaces. While hydroblasting can be an effective alternative to...
Time to Chock and Block Those Tires! Chock truck and trailer wheels before loading, unloading, or performing work that could cause the vehicle to move. Assuming a parked vehicle will remain...
Empty Containers Can Still Be Dangerous An empty container is not necessarily a safe container. Drums, tanks, cans, pails, and other containers that previously held flammable or combustible liquids may still...
The Dangers of Oily Rags Oily rags may look harmless, but improperly stored rags can create a serious fire hazard. Certain oils, paints, stains, and other products can generate heat as...
Excavations Are Serious Business Excavations and trenches do not have to be extremely deep or large to create life-threatening hazards. Soil is heavy, and a cave-in can occur suddenly with little...
Front-End Loader Safety Front-end loaders are powerful and versatile machines, but their size, weight, limited visibility, articulated steering, and changing center of gravity can create serious hazards. Operators must be trained...