Portable Light Strings – Electrical Safety Portable light strings are commonly used to provide temporary illumination in construction, maintenance, confined spaces, and other work areas. Because these lights may be exposed...
Cold Weather Driving Driving in cold weather presents hazards that can change quickly and with little warning. Snow, ice, freezing rain, reduced visibility, and low temperatures can significantly affect vehicle traction,...
Front-End Loader Safety Front-end loaders are powerful, heavy machines that can create serious hazards for operators and nearby workers. Bouncing, weaving, or “road walking” can indicate that the loader is being...
Temporary Heat Safety Temporary heaters allow work to continue during cold weather and can provide more comfortable working conditions. However, portable heaters can create serious hazards when they are improperly selected,...
Food Safety – E. coli Escherichia coli (E. coli) are bacteria normally found in the intestines of people and animals. Most strains are harmless, but certain Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC)...
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...
Electrical Sources in Hazardous Locations Electrical equipment can become an ignition source when it produces sparks, arcs, or excessive heat in an atmosphere containing flammable gases, vapors, combustible dusts, or ignitable...
Forklift Safety - Safe Operation and Equipment Hazards Forklift safety requires trained operators, properly maintained equipment, and constant awareness of pedestrians, loads, travel surfaces, and surrounding hazards. Forklifts are essential material-handling...
Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) Electricity can cause severe shock, burns, electrocution, and fire. Construction work presents an increased electrical risk because temporary wiring, extension cords, portable tools, wet conditions, and damaged...
Defensive Driving – Are You? Defensive driving means staying alert, anticipating hazards, and being prepared for the mistakes of other drivers. Whether operating a company vehicle or your personal vehicle for...