Category: Safety Tip of the Week

Safety Tip of the Week – Fireworks Safety

Safety Tip of the Week – Fireworks Safety

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...

Safety Tip of the Week – Confined Space – Atmospheric Testing

Safety Tip of the Week – Confined Space – Atmospheric Testing

 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...

Safety Tip of the Week – Warning: Read the Signs

Safety Tip of the Week – Warning: Read the Signs

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...

Safety Tip of the Week – Powered Industrial Trucks

Safety Tip of the Week – Powered Industrial Trucks

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...

Safety Tip of the Week – Hydrogen Sulfide

Safety Tip of the Week – Hydrogen Sulfide

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...

Safety Tip of the Week – Compressed Air Safety

Safety Tip of the Week – Compressed Air Safety

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...