Avoiding Slips, Trips, and Falls
Overview
Slips and falls occur every day. The extent of injuries and their recurrence can be minimized through proper safety knowledge and attitudes. Practice safety--don't learn it through experience. There are various ways to suffer slips…
Seasonal Flu Protection
Did you know the pandemic flu can occur at any time and can be in various forms: Mild, moderate, or severe? In 2009, according to the Center of Disease Control, the flue pandemic was considered mild but still created many challenges for employers…
Respiratory Protection
Over the past decade the need for respiratory protection has evolved. Recent OSHA Regulations regarding Hexavalent Chromium, Lead and Asbestos prompted a need for assessment of respiratory hazards in the workplace. When possible these hazards…
Portable Ladder Safety
Here's some important information on portable ladder safety.
All ladders should be set on a firm and level footing surfaces. It may be required at times to level out some dirt or even shovel some snow to have firm and level footing for a…
Pinch Point Safety
DID YOU EVER THINK THE SIMPLE USE OF A JACK COULD CREATE A PINCH POINT?
Here's some important information on pinch point safety.
When most people think of pinch points, they visualize machines and machine guarding. Placing your hands,…
Overconfidence and Safety
It's good you feel confident about your job. You take pride in your ability to do your work quickly and well. However, there is such a thing as overconfidence — when you forget about the hazards and fail to use safe work practices.
No matter…
Near Miss Accidents
NEAR MISS — near misses describe incidents where, given a slight shift in time or distance, injury, ill-health or damage easily could have occurred, but did not, this time. Near-miss reporting and investigation identify and control safety…
Narrow Frame Scaffold Safety
Narrow frame scaffolds are a common appearance on construction sites. They allow workers to maintain their balance and work more easily on the stable platform. These scaffolds are extremely versatile to contractors for these reasons.
OSHA…
Mold Safety
Mold is a fungi that can be found everywhere —both outdoors and indoors, all times of the year. When present in large quantities, molds have the potential to cause adverse health effects. Here's some important information about mold safety.
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