09 Jul Hand Injury Prevention
Hand Injury Prevention Our hands are involved in nearly every task we perform, which also means they are frequently exposed to workplace hazards. Cuts, punctures, burns, crushing injuries, caught-in hazards, and...
04 Jul Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)
Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Safety at All Levels Individuals infected with a bloodborne pathogen may not know they are infectious because symptoms may not appear immediately. For this reason, employees should treat all...
21 Apr Hard Hats
Hard Hats There is no excuse for failing to wear a hard hat when head protection is required. Hard hats are designed to protect workers from falling or flying objects, overhead...
08 Mar Drum Handling
Avoid Improper Drum Handling Drums and barrels can be extremely heavy and difficult to control. Improper handling can result in back and muscle strains, crushed hands or feet, caught-between injuries, and...
03 Jun Hard Hats – Protective Headwear
Hard Hats - Protective Headwear Hard hats protect workers from serious head injuries caused by falling or flying objects, impacts, penetration hazards, and, when properly rated, electrical hazards. A single blow...
22 Feb Shop Hazards – Preventing Typical Shop Incidents
Posted at 09:39h
in Industry & Occupation-Specific Safety, Toolbox Talks, Tools, Machinery & Equipment
Shop Hazards - Preventing Typical Shop Incidents Shop hazards can lead to serious injuries when employees take shortcuts, bypass safeguards, misuse equipment, or fail to recognize unsafe conditions. Preventing shop incidents...
22 Oct Electrical Safety – How about your Workplace?
Electrical Safety – How About Your Workplace? Electrical hazards exist anywhere employees work with or around power lines, electrical equipment, wiring, portable tools, temporary power, or energized components. Electrical incidents can...
21 Oct Respirator Program – Respiratory Protection
Posted at 08:28h
in Toolbox Talks
Respirator Program - Respiratory Protection A respirator program is required when employees must use respirators to protect against hazardous airborne contaminants, oxygen-deficient atmospheres, or other respiratory hazards. Respirators are considered an...
16 Oct Steel Strapping Safety
Posted at 15:45h
in Industry & Occupation-Specific Safety, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Toolbox Talks
Steel Strapping Safety Steel strapping is commonly used to secure sheet metal, lumber, crates, boxes, and other heavy or compressed materials during storage and transportation. Although effective, steel strapping can store...
21 Sep Eye Injury Prevention
Eye Injury Prevention Eye injuries can happen in an instant and may result in temporary or permanent vision loss. Flying particles, dust, chemicals, sparks, and other workplace hazards make proper eye...