Preventing Accidents – Unsafe Acts Consider this statistic: 80 out of every 100 accidents are the fault of the person involved in the incident. By avoiding unsafe acts and practicing common sense, your work will go smoother, with less chance for accidents. Unsafe Acts: Unauthorized use or operation of equipment;...
Confined Space – Atmospheric Testing Atmospheric testing is required for two distinct purposes: evaluation of the hazards of the permit space and verification that acceptable conditions exist for entry into that space. Evaluation testing: The atmosphere within a confined space must be tested using equipment that is designed to...
Heat Stress Causes Body Reactions Awareness of heat illness symptoms can save your life or the life of a co-worker. Personal factors that may contribute to heat illness, or make you more susceptible, include age, weight, level of fitness, medical condition, use of medications and alcohol. Sweating is a...
Laboratory – Chemical Spill Response Many spills in the laboratory work area can be prevented. Development and implementation of good laboratory practices will significantly reduce the likelihood of spills. If handled properly, a spill may be nothing more than a nuisance. If handled improperly, a spill can seriously disrupt your...
Warning: Read the Signs Safety signs provide us with vital hazard information in a number of ways: through colors, words, and pictures. Signs tell you where the hazards are and how to protect against the danger. Safety signs come in all sizes, colors, and shapes. Knowing what these signs mean...
Powered Industrial Trucks About 100 workers are killed each year as a result of Powered Industrial Truck accidents. Basic Forklift Safety Practices: Here are a few common safety rules to follow during forklift operation: Use the seat belt. It will keep you secured in the seat in the event of...
Hydrogen Sulfide Hydrogen sulfide is a colorless, flammable, extremely hazardous gas with a “rotten egg” smell. It occurs naturally in crude petroleum and natural gas and can be produced by the breakdown of organic matter and human/animal wastes (i.e., sewage). It is heavier than air and can collect in low-lying...
Laboratory Safety – Labeling and Transfer of Chemicals Employers must ensure that no worker uses, stores, or allows any other person to use or store any hazardous substance in a laboratory if the container (including bags, barrels, bottles, boxes, cans, cylinders, drums, and reaction vessels) does not meet the following...
Compressed Air Safety Compressed air is a valuable utility and a safe power source when used properly. As with any other energy-carrying power source however, compressed air should be regarded with caution and handled with care to avoid accidents and user injury. General safety requirements for compressed air: Air supply...
Blind Spots in Mobile Equipment A blind spot is the area around a vehicle or piece of construction equipment that is not visible to the operators, either by direct line-of-sight or indirectly by use of internal and external mirrors. Pre-job risk assessment – consider these points: Consider the suitability of...