Accident Prevention Most workplace accidents can be prevented when employees recognize hazards, follow established procedures, and take responsibility for working safely. Accident prevention starts before the job begins and continues throughout...
Close Calls Take a Close Look at Close Calls A close call, also known as a near miss, is an unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness, property damage, or...
Active Shooter Preparedness An active shooter situation is a rapidly evolving emergency involving an individual actively attempting to kill or injure people in a populated area. These incidents are unpredictable and...
Chemical Storage Safety Chemicals are routinely used in many workplaces, but improper storage can result in fires, explosions, hazardous reactions, spills, and serious employee injuries. Chemicals must be stored according to...
Caught or Crushed Injuries Caught-in and caught-between incidents occur when a worker or body part becomes pinched, squeezed, caught, compressed, or entangled between objects or within machinery. These incidents can cause...
Bloodborne Pathogens Bloodborne pathogens (BBP) are microorganisms present in human blood that can cause disease. Employees may be exposed when blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) contact broken skin, the...
Back Injuries - Get Your Workers Back in Control Back strains and sprains are common workplace injuries, but many can be prevented. Heavy or awkward lifting, repetitive handling, overreaching, twisting, and...
Arc Welding Safety Arc welding uses an intense electric arc to join, cut, or repair metal. The process creates several serious hazards, including electric shock, intense ultraviolet and infrared radiation, hot...
Aerial Platform Safety Aerial platforms provide access to elevated work areas that may be difficult or unsafe to reach by other means. However, working from an elevated platform introduces serious hazards,...
Amusement Park Hazards Amusement and theme parks are designed for fun, but employees work around moving rides, mechanical equipment, electrical systems, crowds, elevated areas, and stored energy that can cause serious...