Everyone takes a shortcut at one time or another. We cross the street between intersections instead of using the crosswalk or jump a fence instead of using the gate. But, in many cases, a short cut can involve danger. The decision to take a shortcut can be influenced by many...
The decision to take a shortcut can be influenced by many different factors. At the end of the day, shortcuts are a choice made by an individual. It is important to realize this fact and take steps to avoid taking shortcuts especially when it comes to safety on the job....
Compacting and baling machines have uses in many industries but are involved in several fatalities and serious injuries. Often, lack of proper lockout/tag out procedures is to blame. Many workers have been killed while attempting to clear a jam from an operating compactor or inadvertently activating equipment that was not...
Compacting and baling machines have uses in many industries but are involved in a number of fatalities and serious injuries. Many workers have been killed while attempting to clear a jam from an operating compactor, or inadvertently activating equipment that was not properly de-energized. Safety Precautions: Regularly inspect the baler...
In some areas of the country, winter storm systems are still in the weather forecast. Even though it’s cold outside we still have to work and get the job done. There are several things we can do to keep warm and prevent accidents related to cold weather. Employees who work...
In some areas of the country, winter storm systems are still in the weather forecast. There are several things we can do to keep warm and prevent accidents related to cold weather. The first thing we want to do is to keep our body temperature at or about normal, 98.6F....
Every day an estimated 1,000 eye injuries occur in American workplaces. No matter where we work, flying particles, dust, splashes, or flying objects are apt to expose us to potential eye injuries. Causes of Eye and Face Injuries: Splashes from harmful liquid chemicals such as acids or cleaning solutions; Flying...
Eye injuries of all types occur at a rate of more than 1000 per day. Each year some 100,000 occur, many of these are disabling because of temporary or permanent vision loss. A recent survey by the Bureau of Labor statistics found that three out of five workers who suffer...
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 hazard is defined as an incident, a thing likely to cause injury, a chance of being injured or harmed, or a possible source of danger. Over 80% of all workplace injuries arise from worker behavior. We make mistakes, errors in judgment, or simply do not have our full attention...