Lifting Awkward Loads
Lifting odd size or awkward items can cause injuries in the workplace. Customers, suppliers, contractors, warehouse workers, construction workers, and storage materials handling employees may be exposed to the risk of injuries as a result of…
Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is the quality of air maintained in buildings for the comfort of the people working and living in them. An indoor air pollution problem exists if the air circulating at home or the office is toxic. IAQ is part of the…
Hand and Power Tools
Hand power tools are tools powered by electricity, gasoline, and diesel such as drill, sanders, reciprocating saws, and grinders. Power tools are hand held devices. Improper use of power tools at work can cause serious accidents or injuries.…
Fire Triangle
The fire triangle or combustion triangle is a combination of three elements: fuel, heat, and an oxidizing agent (oxygen). The right proportion of these three elements must be combined for a fire to occur. When starting a fire, heat is the most…
Foot Protection
According to the Bureau of Labor, more than 60,000 foot injuries happen at workplaces each year. Foot injuries do not just happen at factories or construction sites, they can happen at any place at any time. Usually, work injuries involve sprained…
Flying Objects
Workers on site can be at risk for injuries caused by flying objects. Flying objects can cause injuries such as cuts, abrasions, concussions, or blindness. Flying objects are a major concern when workers are working with power tools, pushing/pulling…
Fire Extinguishers
A fire extinguisher is a device used in emergency situations to control or extinguish small fires. It works by discharging a jet of water, foam, gas, or other material to extinguish the fire. All extinguishers at buildings and workplaces are…
Falling Objects
On site, workers can be exposed to injuries from flying or falling objects. These types of injuries can cause cuts, abrasions, concussions, or more severe ailments. Falling and flying objects or a concern especially when working with power tools,…
Eye and Face Protection
Many eye injuries occur every year at industrial sites, manufacturing sites, and laboratories. The highest number of eye injuries in the U.S. are caused by welding equipment, power grinders, and buffers. Some other tools, such as saws and drills,…