High-Pressure Injection Equipment High-pressure equipment is commonly used in construction, maintenance, automotive, industrial, and cleaning operations. Examples include airless paint sprayers, grease guns, hydraulic systems, diesel fuel systems, pressure washers, and grouting equipment. These systems can operate at extremely high pressures. A small leak or high-pressure stream can penetrate the skin and...

General Safety – “Take Two” Many workplace incidents occur because a hazard is corrected temporarily without identifying why the hazard existed in the first place. Fixing the immediate problem is important, but preventing it from happening again requires looking for the underlying cause. Consider this example: You are walking through the work...

Shop Safety Checklist Shop safety begins with maintaining a clean, organized workplace, keeping equipment in safe operating condition, and ensuring that only trained and authorized employees use shop machinery. A routine checklist can help identify hazards before they result in an injury. Guide for Discussion Access and Equipment Security Only trained and authorized...

Construction Equipment Dangers Heavy construction equipment is essential on most jobsites, but its size, weight, limited visibility, and moving components can create serious struck-by, caught-between, crushing, and electrical hazards. Employees working around mobile equipment must remain alert and never assume an operator can see or hear them. Stay Clear of Moving Equipment Loaders,...

Sling Inspection and Safe Use Sling inspection and safe use are essential to preventing dropped loads, equipment damage, and serious injuries during lifting operations. Slings, fastenings, and attachments must be inspected before use and used only within their rated capacities. Sling Inspection Before each use, inspect slings and all fastenings and attachments for...

Screwdriver Safety - Proper Use of Screwdrivers Screwdriver safety begins with selecting the correct screwdriver for the job and using it only for its intended purpose. Screwdrivers are among the most commonly used hand tools, but misuse can cause punctures, cuts, damaged fasteners, flying fragments, and other injuries. Guide for Discussion Proper Care...

Heavy Equipment Hazards Heavy equipment is essential on many construction sites, but its size, weight, power, and limited visibility can create serious struck-by, caught-between, crushing, electrical, and rollover hazards. Safe operations require trained operators, effective communication, controlled work areas, and constant awareness by everyone working nearby. Guide for Discussion Employees Working Around Heavy...

Contractor Safety Contractors often perform specialized work alongside company employees and other contractors. Without proper coordination, these activities can introduce hazards that affect everyone at the worksite. Effective contractor safety requires prequalification, clear responsibilities, hazard communication, training, coordination, and ongoing monitoring throughout the project. Contractor Prequalification Before selecting a contractor, evaluate the contractor's...