Safe Lifting - Preventing Back and Musculoskeletal Injuries Safe lifting begins before you ever pick up a load. Improper lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and reaching can result in strains, sprains, back...
Bakery Operation Safety Bakery operations involve a variety of hazards, including slippery floors, moving machinery, hot equipment and liquids, flour dust, fire hazards, and material handling. Employees should be trained on...
Confined Spaces A confined space can present serious and potentially fatal hazards. These spaces may have limited or restricted means of entry or exit and can include tanks, vessels, pits, vaults,...
Asphalt Worker Safety Asphalt is widely used for paving, road construction, roofing, and other applications. Depending on the product and process, workers may be exposed to hot materials, asphalt fumes, chemical...
Cal/OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting The California Division of Occupational Health (Cal/OSHA) requires recordkeeping and reporting about safety in the workplace. Required records include the OSHA 300 Log and documents about safety...
Noise Safety – Protect Your Hearing Noise safety is important because repeated or excessive exposure to loud noise can permanently damage your hearing. Noise-induced hearing loss usually develops gradually, so you...
Winter Driving – Slow Down! Winter driving can bring fog, rain, ice, snow, slippery roads, and reduced visibility. These conditions increase the risk of crashes involving drivers, pedestrians, and other vehicles....
Cold Stress Working in cold environments can cause the body to lose heat faster than it can replace it. Low temperatures, wind, moisture, and prolonged exposure can increase the risk of...
Bomb Threat or Other Threat Response Bomb threats, suspicious packages, and other threats of violence can occur in any workplace. Threats may be received by telephone, email, text message, written communication,...
Driverless Tractor Safety Modern tractors and agricultural equipment may use GPS guidance, automated steering, and other advanced controls, but technology does not eliminate the need for safe operating practices. Operators and...