13 Mar Carbon Monoxide
CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, and highly toxic gas produced by incomplete combustion of carbon-containing fuels. Because it cannot be detected by sight or smell,...
13 Mar Power Tool Safety
Power Tool Safety Power tools make many jobs faster and easier, but they can cause serious injuries when they are improperly used, damaged, or poorly maintained. Common hazards include cuts, amputations,...
11 Mar Landscaping Safety
Landscaping Safety Landscaping safety requires year-round attention because workers routinely use power and hand tools while being exposed to traffic, insects, weather, temperature extremes, and other outdoor hazards. Safe work practices...
10 Mar Electrical Hazards
Electrical Hazards Electricity is a serious workplace hazard because electrical contact can cause shock, burns, arc-flash injuries, fires, electrocution, and secondary injuries such as falls. A worker who receives an electrical...
10 Mar Scaffolding Safety – Safe Scaffold Work Practices
Scaffolding Safety - Safe Scaffold Work Practices Scaffolding safety requires proper inspection, erection, access, fall protection, and work practices to protect employees from falls, falling objects, structural failure, and electrical hazards....
09 Mar Fire Protection and Control
Fire Protection and Control Fires can develop quickly and may result in serious injuries, fatalities, and property damage. Good housekeeping, proper storage of combustible and flammable materials, safe electrical practices, and...
09 Mar Forklift Pedestrian Safety
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Forklift Pedestrian Safety Forklifts are essential for moving materials, but they create serious hazards for employees working or walking nearby. Because forklifts are heavy, maneuver differently from automobiles, and often operate...
08 Mar Hazardous Material Disposal
Hazardous Material Disposal Many workplaces generate wastes that can be harmful to employees, the public, or the environment. Hazardous wastes may be ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic and require special handling...
07 Mar Power Lines and Mobile Cranes
Power Lines and Mobile Cranes Mobile cranes, dump trucks, aerial lifts, concrete pump trucks, and other equipment operating near overhead power lines can expose workers to electrocution, electrical arcing, fire, and...
07 Mar Garage Door Installers
Garage Door Installer Safety Garage door installation and repair involves several significant hazards, including high-tension springs, heavy and awkward door sections, electrical equipment, ladders, power tools, sharp metal edges, and overhead...