23 Jun Drywalling Safety
Drywalling Safety Drywalling Safety – Drywallers put the finishing touches on our home and office interiors by installing and finishing sheetrock walls. Physical stamina is required to lift, cut, and maneuver heavy sheets of drywall and fix them in place. Finishing and sanding seams is also an ergonomic and physical challenge. Consider that this demanding work is often done on a construction site and at heights, and it is clear that drywallers need to think safety on the job. Lifting and maneuvering tools and heavy, awkward sheets of drywall pose an ergonomic risk for drywallers. Maintaining good physical condition and...
22 Jun Machine Shop Safety
Machine Shop Safety In a machine shop, metals and composites are cut and shaped into finished products using hand tools and machines such as saws, lathes, drills, and grinders. Common injuries in machine shops include debris in the eye, cuts, and caught/crush machine injuries. Choose proper personal protective equipment (PPE) for the machine shop. Wear safety glasses at all times in the shop. At any time, debris may fly out of a machine and into your eye. Consider a face shield when you are working up close with grinding and cutting job tasks. Wear comfortable shoes with a non-slip sole....
21 Jun Commercial Movers
Commercial movers face safety challenges on the job. Commercial movers face challenges, whether moving a business across town or a family across the country, movers must focus on proper ergonomics, material handling, and proper housekeeping. Ideally, in preparation of the move, visit the sites that you will be packing from and moving into. If this isn’t feasible, consider a site checklist you can send to the client or site contact to evaluate unusual scenarios or any potential hazards. Also, prepare ahead for types of environments you will be working, such as locations on hills, narrow, winding, or flights of stairs,...
20 Jun Agricultural Worker Transport
Agricultural Worker Transport Agricultural workers use trucks, cars, station wagons, and buses as transportation on and off farms and fields in California. As with any motor vehicle, there is a risk of an accident and injury when using agricultural transport on the roadway. Agricultural workers need to know that there are safety rules for agricultural transport designed to keep them safe on the job. Workers should make certain that the vehicle they are using is in good operating condition and meets the safety standards required by law. Transport vehicles require functional steering, working lights and turn signals, brakes, a leak-free...19 Jun Asbestos Safety Program
Asbestos Safety Manual Program
Table of Contents
- POLICY
- DEFINITION
- REACTIONS
- SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
19 Jun Disposable Respirators
Disposable Respirators Filtering facepiece respirators are disposable and come in various styles and designs to protect you from non-hazardous contaminants in the workplace. The filtering material in the disposable respirator can be made of cloth or paper that cleans the air as you breathe it to prevent you from inhaling irritating substances. Some filtering facepiece respirators (dust masks) are used to control nuisance contaminants such as dust, non hazardous fibers, animal dander, and pollen. Other filtering facepiece respirators can have added features for use with infectious diseases, organic vapors, chemical fumes, and nuisance odors. While disposable respirators are convenient, you...