General Safe Work Practice Rules Safe work practices apply to every employee and every job. Employees are expected to follow established safety procedures, use required protective equipment, recognize and report hazards,...
Wash Your Hands – Hand Washing Hand washing is one of the simplest ways to reduce exposure to harmful substances and prevent the spread of germs and contaminants. Workers may come...
Occupational Vibration Safety Occupational vibration safety is important because repeated or prolonged exposure to vibration can contribute to musculoskeletal, neurological, and vascular problems. Workers who operate vehicles, heavy equipment, or vibrating...
Unlawful Harassment Every employee has the right to work in an environment free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Harassment can affect an employee’s ability to perform their job, damage workplace...
Fireworks Safety The 4th of July is quickly approaching. OSHA is reminding the pyrotechnics industry to be cautious, focusing on protecting their team from the hazards of creation, storage, shipping and...
Driving Vehicles & Moving Equipment Safely Vehicles and mobile equipment are essential to many work activities, but their size, weight, speed, and limited visibility can create serious hazards. Collisions, rollovers, struck-by...
Strains and Sprains - Preventing Injuries Strains and sprains are common workplace injuries that can result from lifting, pushing, pulling, overreaching, repetitive movements, awkward postures, or handling loads improperly. Many of...
Keep Up With Ladder Safety Ladder safety begins with selecting the right ladder for the job and includes inspection, setup, proper climbing or standing, proper use, care, and storage. This combination...
Practice Good Housekeeping Good housekeeping is one of the foundations of a safe and productive workplace. A clean, orderly work area helps prevent injuries, reduces fire hazards, improves access to emergency...
Workplace Distraction Safety Distractions and interruptions are common in the workplace, but when they interfere with concentration, they can contribute to errors, injuries, equipment damage, and reduced productivity. This is especially...