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 or external mirrors. Pre-job Risk Assessment – Consider These Points: Consider the suitability of providing back-up alarms on all...
Consideration Should Be Given to Issues Related to Working Around Heavy Equipment: Inspect the equipment prior to operation to ensure that all lights and audible alarms are working properly. Establish a defined route and clear visual path for the operator when moving equipment from the point of origin to the...
Pallets are used in facilities 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 are immensely helpful, allowing workers to move loads around in a safe and quick manner....
Chemical spills can be in the form of liquids, solids such as pellets, gases, or vapors. They can be flammable (quick to burn or explode), corrosive (damaging to skin tissue or other materials), or toxic (poisonous to humans and other living things). The time to deal with a chemical spill...
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, toxic gas that interferes with the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood. CO Is non-irritating and can overcome persons without warning. People die from CO poisoning, usually while using gasoline-powered tools and generators in buildings or semi-enclosed spaces without adequate ventilation. Symptoms of CO Exposure:...
Driving conditions in the winter months can be full of treacherous hazards including winter ice, poor visibility, strong winds, snow, rain, and more. We all know that driving in snow and on ice covered roads can be perilous. Regardless of your driving skill or vehicle preparation, there are some winter...
The Hazard Communication Standard requires employers to make a chemical inventory list of the hazardous chemicals present in their workplace. The chemicals on these lists are identified with markers to easily find the corresponding safety data sheet (SDS). Additional Benefits Include: Employees can find information on chemical hazards, properties, first...
Hand injuries account for approximately 1/3 of all disabling job-related injuries each year. Pinch points cause over 80% of these injuries. These injuries are of all kinds–cuts, bruises, fractures, and amputations. Approximately 20% of these injuries become infected. Hand injuries are most common in the construction, manufacturing, and processing industries....
Amputations are some of the most serious and debilitating workplace injuries. They are widespread and involve a variety of work activities and equipment. Amputations occur most often when workers operate unguarded or inadequately safeguarded machines. Amputation Protection: Machine guarding with the following equipment is the best way to control amputations...
Eye injuries occur in American workplaces every single day. No matter where we work, flying particles, dusts, splashes, or flying objects are apt to expose us to potential eye injury. Causes of Eye and Face Injuries: Splashes from harmful liquid chemicals such as acids or cleaning solutions; Flying debris, chips,...