Portable Light Strings – Electrical Safety Portable light strings are commonly used to provide temporary illumination in construction, maintenance, confined spaces, and other work areas. Because these lights may be exposed...
Electrical Hazards – High-Voltage Electrical Burns Electrical contact can cause some of the most severe injuries encountered in the workplace. Electrical injuries may include shock, electrical and thermal burns, arc-flash injuries,...
Electrical Equipment Guarding and Workspaces Electrical equipment such as panels, switchboards, transformers, disconnects, and junction boxes can expose workers to serious electrical hazards. Contact with energized parts can cause shock, burns,...
Dairy Worker Safety If you work with dairy animals or work in and around dairy operations, make sure you’ve been trained to recognize potential hazards and prevent possible injuries or illnesses....
Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs), also called repetitive strain injuries or work-related musculoskeletal disorders, can develop when muscles, tendons, nerves, and joints are repeatedly exposed to stress without...
Chemical Hazards – Composite Safety Composite manufacturing and repair can expose employees to hazardous chemicals, vapors, fibers, dust, and particulates. Common materials include resins, catalysts or hardeners, fiberglass, carbon fiber, aramid...
Cold Weather Driving Driving in cold weather presents hazards that can change quickly and with little warning. Snow, ice, freezing rain, reduced visibility, and low temperatures can significantly affect vehicle traction,...
Cold Medication & Drowsiness Cold and flu season is here again. Now is a good time for our annual warning about using over-the-counter cold and flu medications during work hours. Sometimes,...
Chemical Hazards Hazardous Materials Identification System Hazardous chemical labels provide important information about workplace chemical hazards. Employees must understand the labeling system used at their workplace and know how to obtain more...
Dermatitis Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin caused or aggravated by exposure to irritating or sensitizing substances or other workplace hazards. Symptoms may include redness, itching, dryness, cracking, swelling, blistering, or...