Category: Safety Tip of the Week

Safety Tip of the Week – Bees and Wasps Safety

Safety Tip of the Week – Bees and Wasps Safety

According to NIOSH, thousands of people are stung by insects each year and as many as 90–100 people in the United States die as a result of allergic reactions. Most individuals only experience minor swelling and pain after being stung, but many individuals can experience other symptoms after a sting....

Safety Tip of the Week – Working Safely with Scissor Lifts

Safety Tip of the Week – Working Safely with Scissor Lifts

When used according to the manufacturer’s instructions, scissor lifts provide a safe and reliable platform for workers to perform job tasks. When not used properly, scissor lifts can present a serious hazard to workers. How to Safely Use Scissor Lifts: Employers need to assess the worksite to identify all possible...

Safety Tip of the Week – Active Shooter Preparedness

Safety Tip of the Week – Active Shooter Preparedness

The Department of Homeland Security defines an active shooter as “an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area.” Active shooters may be current or former workers, family or friends of co-workers, or complete strangers. While it is difficult to foresee a...

Safety Tip of the Week – Ticks

Safety Tip of the Week – Ticks

Tick-borne pathogens can be passed to humans by the bite of infected ticks. Ticks can be infected with bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Tick bite prevention: Avoid areas where there is a lot of vegetation or animals that can carry ticks. If you have to be in these areas, wear clothes...

Safety Tip of the Week – Heat Stroke

Safety Tip of the Week – Heat Stroke

Heat stroke is the most serious of health problems associated with working in hot environments. It occurs when the body’s temperature regulatory system fails, and sweating becomes inadequate. The body’s only effective means of removing excess heat is compromised with little warning to the victim that a crisis stage has...

Safety Tip of the Week – The Dangers of Snakes

Safety Tip of the Week – The Dangers of Snakes

It’s starting to warm up. We not only need to start thinking about water and ensuring we stay hydrated, but with the warm weather, snakes are coming out of hibernation and we need to be aware of the dangers. Venomous snakes can be dangerous to outdoor workers including farmers, foresters,...

Safety Tip of the Week – Hazard Communication

Safety Tip of the Week – Hazard Communication

The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is now aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). This update to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) provides a common and coherent approach to classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information on labels and safety data sheets. Major changes to...

Safety Tip of the Week – Safety Cans

Safety Tip of the Week – Safety Cans

OSHA defines a ‘safety can’ as an approved container holding 5 gallons of gas or less with a spring-closing lid and spout cover, a means to relieve internal pressure, and a flash-arresting screen. OSHA defines ‘approved’ as a gas can that has been listed or approved by a nationally recognized...

Safety Tip of the Week – Preventing Amputations

Safety Tip of the Week – Preventing Amputations

Last year OSHA received reports of more than 2,600 amputations nationwide. Machine guarding landed in the eighth spot on the agency’s most cited violations, something the agency says contributes directly to most amputation causes. Lockout/tagout citations were in the number five spots. Mechanical components present amputation hazards: Point of operation—the...