Good Hygiene Can Keep You Healthy Good personal hygiene is an important part of workplace safety, particularly when employees work with chemicals, oils, fuels, dusts, paints, solvents, biological contaminants, or other...
Cuts and Burns Cuts, scrapes, punctures, and burns are common workplace injuries. Even injuries that appear minor should receive appropriate attention because damaged skin can allow infection, contamination, and additional tissue...
Emergency Eyewash and Safety Showers Emergency eyewash stations and safety showers provide immediate flushing when employees are exposed to corrosive or other hazardous materials that can injure the eyes or body....
First-Aid Kit Safety – Make the Best Use of Your First-Aid Kit First-aid kit safety begins with knowing what supplies are available, where the kit is located, and how those supplies...
Care For The Injured When an injury occurs, a calm and organized response can prevent the situation from becoming worse. Employees should be familiar with the company's Emergency Response Plan, know...
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...
Cold Water Treatment of Thermal Burns Thermal burns can result from contact with hot surfaces, steam, flames, hot liquids, or other sources of heat. Prompt first aid can limit additional tissue...
First Aid for Burns Burns can be caused by heat, electricity, chemicals, radiation, or hot liquids and steam. The severity of a burn depends on factors such as its depth, size,...
First Aid Workplace injuries and medical emergencies can happen without warning. A prompt and appropriate response can make a significant difference in the severity of an injury and, in some cases,...