Accident Investigation Accident investigations help determine what happened, why it happened, and what can be done to prevent it from happening again. The purpose is to identify causes and improve safety—not to assign blame. Secure the Scene: Provide necessary medical assistance, control immediate hazards, and preserve the scene when practical so...
Drywall Installation Safety Drywall installation exposes workers to several hazards, including manual material handling injuries, falls, cuts, struck-by hazards, and exposure to airborne dust, including respirable crystalline silica when silica-containing materials are disturbed. Proper planning, material-handling equipment, good housekeeping, and dust controls can significantly reduce these risks. Material Handling and Ergonomics Drywall panels...
Concrete Construction Safety Concrete construction involves many different activities, including excavation, formwork, reinforcing steel installation, concrete placement, finishing, and form removal. Each phase presents hazards that must be identified and controlled before work begins. Personal Protective Equipment Wear PPE appropriate for the task and hazards present. Depending on the work, this may include: ...
Chainsaw Safety and Injury Prevention Chainsaws are powerful cutting tools capable of causing severe lacerations, amputations, crushing injuries, and fatalities. Hazards include kickback, loss of control, contact with the moving chain, falling limbs or trees, flying debris, noise, vibration, fire, and unstable footing. Safe chainsaw operation requires proper training, equipment inspection, worksite...
Don’t Get Caught in the Crush Crushing and caught-between injuries occur when a worker or part of the worker’s body is caught, squeezed, pinned, or compressed between objects. These incidents can occur suddenly and often result in severe injuries, including fractures, amputations, permanent disability, or death. Crush hazards are common around mobile...
Diesel Exhaust Safety Diesel-powered vehicles and equipment are commonly used in construction, transportation, warehouses, maintenance facilities, and industrial operations. Diesel exhaust contains a complex mixture of gases, vapors, and fine particles that can create serious health hazards, particularly when engines are operated indoors or in poorly ventilated areas. What Is Diesel Exhaust? Diesel...
Cal/OSHA Inspections Cal/OSHA inspectors make unannounced visits to ensure California workplaces are safe and healthy. If your business has a documented uncontrolled hazard and, as a result, receives a Cal/OSHA citation, the resulting penalties, legal issues, and lowered employee morale and publicity can have serious financial and business impacts. Managers, supervisors,...
Lawyer Safety Lawyer safety requires attention to ergonomic hazards, stress and fatigue, driving, material handling, and personal security. Attorneys and legal staff often work long hours under demanding conditions, making safe work practices important both in and outside the office. Ergonomic Safety Extended computer, telephone, and desk work can contribute to muscle strain...
Stay Safe at All Hours – Working Alone Safety Working alone or during early morning, late-night, or remote operations can expose employees to hazards that may be more serious because immediate assistance is not readily available. Working alone safety requires advance planning, reliable communication, and established procedures for obtaining help during...
Overhead Crane Safety – Safe Lifting and Load Handling Overhead crane safety is essential whenever cranes are used to lift and move heavy materials through shops, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, or other work areas. A suspended load can create serious struck-by, caught-between, and crushing hazards for both the operator and nearby workers. Only...