Lead Safety Lead exposure can happen in any industry and during a variety of job activities; it’s a serious issue that many workers face every day. Lead is common in a wide range of materials including paints and other coatings, lead mortars, and base metals, which may be welded on...
Back Safety Eight out of 10 Americans will eventually suffer a back injury or have some type of back pain. Back injuries are often difficult to treat and can result in lengthy and costly rehabilitation. It is important to stay healthy and in good shape so that we can do...
Power Tool Safety Power tools are handy helpers that are used for a variety of purposes in many settings. They come in different styles and sizes, from small home-use models to heavier commercial varieties. These tools are useful time savers, but they’re also deceptive. They can deliver a paralyzing...
Confined Space Entry – Don’t Be a Dead Hero You are standing at the top of an open manhole, acting as attendant for a team of maintenance personnel who have entered a permit-required confined space. It has been several minutes since you talked to the crew, but you can peer...
Housekeeping is Safety “You never get a second chance to make a good first impression.” Never has this phrase been as true as when it comes to housekeeping at work. The negative impressions and implications of poor housekeeping can affect you and co-workers for a long time to come....
Hot and Hazardous: Heat Illness Can be Deadly Heat can be a real danger for workers during the summer, especially those who work outdoors. Heat illness should be viewed as a serious health problem – one that can even be fatal. For many people, summer heat is uncomfortable. But for...
Lockout/Tagout Anyone who operates, cleans, services, adjusts, or repairs machinery or equipment should be aware of the hazards associated with that machinery. Any powered machinery or electrical equipment that can move in a way that would put people in danger is a hazard that can be prevented by following locking...
Lyme Disease Safety Lyme disease is a serious tick-borne illness that can cause chronic muscle pain, inflammatory arthritis, heart disease, and/or neurological disorders. Because the disease can be long term and debilitating, early recognition and diagnosis is important so that it can be successfully treated with antibiotics. Lyme disease is...
Hazard Awareness A hazard can be defined as a condition or changing set of circumstances that presents a potential for injury, illness, or property damage or the potential or inherent characteristics of an activity, condition, or circumstance that can produce adverse or harmful consequences. An accident is defined as an...
Eye Protection In just the blink of an eye, an incident can injure or even blind a worker who is not wearing proper protective eyewear. The type of eye protection, whether safety glasses, goggles, or face shields, must meet the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and...