Preventing Backovers A backover incident occurs when a backing vehicle strikes a worker who is standing, walking, or kneeling behind the vehicle. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 70 workers died from backover incidents in 2016. These incidents can be prevented. Standard operating procedures: Develop, implement, and enforce...
Respirator Change Schedules Respirators are among the most important pieces of safety equipment available. With chemical cartridges, they can be used to filter out and protect workers from many different hazards. OSHA states, “If there is no ESLI [end-of-service- life indicator] appropriate for conditions in the employer’s workplace, the employer...
Safety with Pallets We utilize pallets in this facility each and every day. From shipping product out the door to moving items internally, pallets are part of our daily life. Pallets are a fundamental part of warehouse and industrial life. They’re immensely helpful in allowing workers to move loads around...
Lifting Safely Back injuries account for about one in every five job-related injuries in workplaces. Disabling back injuries are no laughing matter for workers who lose time from work or from personal activities. The truth is that most of the pain and lost time can been prevented if you are...
Manual Pallet Jack Safety Pallet jacks may seem simple enough to use, but employees should not operate a pallet jack unless they have been trained on safe operation of the pallet jacks used in their current workplace. Pre-Use Inspection: Perform a basic pallet jack and workplace inspection at the beginning...
Chemical Hygiene Plan The CHP is a written program stating the policies, procedures, and responsibilities that protect workers from the health hazards associated with the hazardous chemicals used in that particular workplace. The components of a CHP include: Standard operating procedures involving the use of hazardous chemicals; Criteria to determine...
Insects – Safety Tips for Outside Hazards As summer approaches, you may notice an increase in the number of insects buzzing around outside. People with an allergy to stinging insects will want to take extra precautions this time of year. Unfortunately, most people are not aware they are allergic to...
Heat is Coming Labor-intense activities in hot weather can raise body temperatures beyond the level that normally can be cooled by sweating. Heat illness initially may manifest itself as heat rash or heat cramps, but can quickly escalate to heat exhaustion and then heat stroke if simple preventative measures are...
Silica Safety In June 2017, OSHA released a final ruling on the use of silica, discussing all of the dangers that are associated with the consistent exposure of silica, and they noted that it’s been directly linked to more than 900 cases of silicosis, annually—which is a very deadly respiratory...
Fireworks Safety It won’t surprise you to learn that most firework- related injuries involve the hands and fingers. This accounts for 38 percent of fireworks injuries. Another 19 percent involve the eyes, and almost 50 percent of the wounds are burns. Follow these safety tips when using fireworks: Don’t let...