October is traditionally “Fire Prevention Month.” Since 1922 the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has been instrumental in helping with this effort by naming the second week of October as “Fire Prevention Week” to recognize the horrific Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The goals of this commemorative event have been...
In the workplace it is possible that you may have an opportunity to work with corrosive substances. You may work with products such as cleaning materials that could be corrosives, like hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, acetic acid, or nitric acid. Many common products contain alkaline/bases, such as ammonium hydroxide, potassium...
Workers involved in the renovation, repair, tear down, and disposal of damaged or destroyed structures and materials can encounter materials that contain lead. Repair, renovation, and demolition operations often generate dangerous airborne concentrations of lead, which is a metal that can cause damage to the nervous system, kidneys, blood forming...
Working outdoors or indoors, you can be at risk from being stung by flying insects like bees, wasps, and hornets. According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), stings from some of these flying insects may result in severe allergic reactions that require immediate medical care, and...
A blind spot is the area around a vehicle or any piece of equipment that is not readily visible or noticeable to the vehicle operator, either by a direct line-sight view or using any internal or even externally placed mirrors. Issues with blind spots are most commonly found with equipment...
In construction activities, nail guns have replaced the common hammers in wood framing. They are very easy to operate device and powerful. They boost productivity for most nailing tasks. But nail guns are still a leading cause of injury among residential carpenters and are responsible for an estimated 37,00 emergency...
Did you know the tick exposure can occur year-round? Ticks seem to be more active during the warmer months of the year (i.e., April through September, according to the Center of Disease Control. Prepare Before Going Outdoors Where to expect ticks: Ticks live in grassy, bushy, or wooded areas, or even...
Protect yourself and your family from the mosquito bites. Choose The Right Repellent Product To find the repellent that is right for you, EPA has provided a search tool on its website. Please visit the following EPA website to learn more: https://www.epa.gov/insect-repellents/find-repellent- right-you Tips for Babies and Children Dress your...
Venomous spiders, including Black Widows and Brown Recluses can be found in the United States. These spiders can be dangerous to workers; they are often found inside and outside workplaces. Spiders are usually not aggressive, and most spider bites occur because the spider becomes trapped or unintentionally touched. It is...
Whenever you operate a powder-actuated hand tool, safe work practices must always be followed. Only qualified persons who have been trained and certified by an authorized instructor can use a powder-actuated tool. Safe Practices for Powder-actuated T ools: Before use, the operator must inspect to verify that the tool is...