Lack of proper housekeeping on the job is one safety hazard common to all construction projects until after final cleanup. Good housekeeping is one item that can help improve not only the safety on the job, but also the morale and productivity of the job. Housekeeping is a very important...
A burn can be painful or painless, according to the degree. The degree of a burn is determined by its location on the body and the number of skin layers affected. Heat, electricity, chemicals, or radiation can cause a burn. The first response in a burn situation is to stop...
Loading docks are hubs of activity in manufacturing plants, warehouses, industrial buildings, and distribution centers. In most companies, this is the primary location of movement of product in and out of a facility. A loading dock is a recessed bay in a building where trucks are loaded and unloaded. Loading...
One of the most significant health hazards in the welding process is the generation of fumes and gases. Do you weld on galvanized metals? Zinc is the coating used on galvanized metals and, when you heat the metal, it produces vaporized metal droplets, which are called “fumes.” This is the...
Safety signs are too important to be ignored. They provide us with basic hazard information in several 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...
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. While working on a construction site, workers need to be aware of moving vehicles and equipment....
The use of heavy equipment on a job site is vital to the overall success of a construction project. However, unauthorized or unwise use of heavy equipment can result in personal injury, loss of life, or severe loss of materials needed to complete the project. Only highly skilled operators who...
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....
A unplanned release of chemicals can have devastating effects. Skin and eye burns, damage to the lungs, fire and explosion, corrosive damage to materials, pollution of air, soil, and water, and danger to the public are just some of the possible consequences of a chemical spill. Chemical spills can be...
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. Carbon monoxide is...