Avoiding electrical shocks requires awareness of the hazards and a respect for this “Silent Killer.” The human body has a low resistance to electricity, making it, like most metals, a good conductor. Unlike metals however, the human body does not respond well when electricity passes through it. Physical results include...
Always make sure electric tools and equipment is properly grounded. Always check to be sure the grounding system is complete. Use heavy duty grounded extension cords. Remember water and electricity don’t mix! Never work on or around a live electrical circuit. Treat every electric wire as if it were...
An Unsafe Act? 9 out of 10 accidents are the result of unsafe acts. We have more to fear from our own actions than from any of the job hazards around us. Why take a chance in the first place? Only you can decide to take the time to...
Most of us know that only two things, unsafe acts or practices and unsafe conditions, cause accidents. Some of us even know that 9 out of 10 accidents are the result of unsafe acts, things we do when we know better. This is kind of strange if you think about...
We have all worked on or around ladders at some time in our lives, either at work, at home, or both. The following tips are intended to make your interaction with ladders less hazardous: Inspect it. Before using a ladder, inspect it for faults such as broken rungs or rails....
Never stand, climb, or sit on the top two steps of a stepladder. Never jump from a ladder. Climb all the way down. Make sure stepladders are fully open and the spreaders are locked before climbing. Above all, use the right ladder for the job. Make safety a...
A clean work place helps avoid slips, trips, and falls. A clean work place makes it easier to find tools and materials. A clean work place is a more enjoyable place to work. A clean work place is more productive. Keep your work place clean – you’ll be happier, more...
Housekeeping is a very important part of your job. Not only does it improve the overall appearance of your shop or work area, it shows that you take pride in where you work. The best way that you can help keep your work place clean is to pick up after...