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...
06 Jul Dairy Worker Safety
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Dairy Worker Safety If you work with dairy animals or work in and around dairy operations, make sure you’ve been trained to recognize potential hazards and prevent possible injuries or illnesses....
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...
28 Mar Be Cautious With Sulfuric Acid
Be Cautious With Sulfuric Acid Sulfuric acid is a highly corrosive chemical used in many industrial processes, including metal cleaning, petroleum processing, fertilizer production, and battery applications. Contact with sulfuric acid...
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...
23 Jul Respirator Fit Check – Personal Protective Equipment
Respirator Fit Check - Personal Protective Equipment A respirator fit check—also called a user seal check—must be performed every time a tight-fitting respirator is put on. Even a properly selected and...
18 Jul Unsafe Equipment – Reporting Equipment Hazards
Unsafe Equipment - Reporting Equipment Hazards Unsafe equipment must be identified, reported, and removed from service when defects could expose employees to injury. Employees who operate or work around tools, machinery,...
03 Nov Abrasive Blasting Safety
Abrasive Blasting Safety Sandblasting Hazards and Controls Abrasive blasting safety requires controlling airborne contaminants, high-velocity abrasive materials, excessive noise, hazardous coatings, and respiratory hazards. Blasting operations can expose both operators and...