Material Handling Safety Material handling safety is an important part of every jobsite because materials must often be received, moved, lifted, stored, and transported throughout the work area. Improper material handling can result in strains and sprains, crushed hands or feet, struck-by injuries, falls, and collapsing materials. Plan the work before moving...

Gasoline Safety Gasoline is a useful fuel, but it is also highly flammable and potentially deadly when handled improperly. Gasoline can cause fires, explosions, chemical exposure, and environmental contamination. Anyone who handles, transfers, stores, or uses gasoline must understand its hazards and follow safe work practices. Gasoline Hazards Gasoline itself does not burn—the...

Hazardous Material Disposal Many workplaces generate wastes that can be harmful to employees, the public, or the environment. Hazardous wastes may be ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic and require special handling from the time they are generated until their final treatment or disposal. Employees who generate or handle hazardous waste must understand...

Cold Storage Safety Cold storage areas include refrigerators, freezers, coolers, and other temperature-controlled rooms used to store or process food, materials, or products. Employees working in these areas may be exposed to cold stress, slippery surfaces, material-handling hazards, oxygen-deficient atmospheres, equipment hazards, and the possibility of becoming trapped inside. Employees should be...

Oily Rags - Safe Storage and Disposal Oily rags require proper storage and disposal because oils, solvents, and other flammable or combustible residues can create serious fire, exposure, and waste-handling hazards. Rags should never be allowed to accumulate in work areas, on equipment, or in ordinary trash containers. Why Oily Rags Are...

Chemical Storage Safety Chemicals are routinely used in many workplaces, but improper storage can result in fires, explosions, hazardous reactions, spills, and serious employee injuries. Chemicals must be stored according to their hazards, compatibility, manufacturer instructions, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Before Storing Chemicals Before placing a chemical into storage: Read the container...

Bloodborne Pathogens Bloodborne pathogens (BBP) are microorganisms present in human blood that can cause disease. Employees may be exposed when blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) contact broken skin, the eyes, nose or mouth, or enter the body through a needlestick or other sharp object. Important bloodborne pathogens include Hepatitis B...