28 Mar Basic Machine Safety
Basic Machine Safety Machines make work faster and more efficient, but their power can also cause serious cuts, crushing injuries, amputations, entanglement, and even death. Employees who operate or work around...
21 Mar Lockout/Blockout Safety
Lockout/Blockout Safety Lockout/blockout safety protects workers from the unexpected startup, movement, or release of hazardous energy from machinery and equipment during cleaning, servicing, adjustment, maintenance, or repair. Before beginning work, identify...
10 Mar Electrical Hazards
Electrical Hazards Electricity is a serious workplace hazard because electrical contact can cause shock, burns, arc-flash injuries, fires, electrocution, and secondary injuries such as falls. A worker who receives an electrical...
23 Dec Don’t Get Caught in the Crush
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...
19 Aug Handyman Safety
Handyman Safety Handymen and maintenance workers perform many different tasks, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting, roofing, concrete work, and general repairs. Because the work changes frequently, so do the hazards....