21 Aug The Ten Commandments Of Good Safety Habits
The Ten Commandments of Good Safety Habits Good safety habits help prevent injuries by making safe behavior part of the way we perform every task. The actions we repeat each day...
23 Jul Respirator Fit Check – Personal Protective Equipment
Respirator Fit Check - Personal Protective Equipment A respirator fit check—also called a user seal check—must be performed every time a tight-fitting respirator is put on. Even a properly selected and...
18 Jul Unsafe Equipment – Reporting Equipment Hazards
Unsafe Equipment - Reporting Equipment Hazards Unsafe equipment must be identified, reported, and removed from service when defects could expose employees to injury. Employees who operate or work around tools, machinery,...
03 Nov Abrasive Blasting Safety
Abrasive Blasting Safety Sandblasting Hazards and Controls Abrasive blasting safety requires controlling airborne contaminants, high-velocity abrasive materials, excessive noise, hazardous coatings, and respiratory hazards. Blasting operations can expose both operators and...
20 Aug Fall Arrest & Fall Restraint Systems
Fall Arrest & Fall Restraint Systems Understanding the difference between fall restraint and fall arrest is essential when working at heights. Although both systems protect employees from falls, they work in...
22 Jun Hazard Awareness -The Little Things Count
Hazard Awareness – The Little Things Count Most of us have heard the saying, “It’s the little things that count.” This is especially true when it comes to workplace safety. Major hazards...
15 Jun Entering and Exiting Vehicles Safely
Entering and Exiting Vehicles Safely Drivers and employees who frequently enter and exit trucks, vans, heavy equipment, farm equipment, and other large vehicles can suffer serious injuries from slips, trips, and...
03 Jun Fiberglass Safety and Health Hazards
Fiberglass Safety and Health Hazards Fiberglass safety requires workers to understand the potential for skin, eye, and respiratory irritation and to use appropriate controls and PPE when handling fiberglass materials. Fiberglass, also...
04 May Welding Flashback – Preventing Fires and Explosions
Welding Flashback - Preventing Fires and Explosions Welding flashback can occur during oxy-fuel cutting, welding, brazing, or heating when a flame travels backward through the torch and into the hoses, regulators,...
28 Apr The Basics of Workplace Safety
The Basics of Workplace Safety Years of incident investigations have shown that workplace injuries rarely result from a single cause. Unsafe conditions, equipment hazards, inadequate planning, and human actions can all...