Amputation Hazards 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 safeguarding with the following equipment is the best way to...
The Deadly Dozen We have often heard of the “Daily Dozen” with regard to proper exercise and maintaining good health. The “Daily Dozen” has a counterpart known as the “Deadly Dozen,” an idea applicable to safety on the job, and which also has an important bearing on health and welfare....
The Deadly Dozen Unsafe Acts: Unauthorized use or operation of equipment; Failure to secure or tie down materials to prevent unexpected movement; Working or operating equipment too fast; Failure to issue warnings or signals as required; Using defective tools or equipment; Removing guards; Improperly using tools or equipment; Standing in an...
Worksite Safety – Oil or Solvent-Soaked Rags The accumulation of oil- or solvent-soaked rags in the normal daily function of a shop, manufacturing, or construction environment can be a major safety issue. Oil-soaked rags are a spontaneous combustion hazard because as the oil oxidizes, heat is released. If the heat...
Worksite Safety – Oil or Solvent-Soaked Rags The accumulation of oil- or solvent-soaked rags in the normal daily function of a shop, manufacturing, or construction environment can be a major safety issue. Oil-soaked rags are a spontaneous combustion hazard because as the oil oxidizes, heat is released. If the heat...
Working with an Air Compressor Compressed air mishaps usually involve abuse, misuse, or inattention to hoses or nozzles. Lack of attention to safety or not knowing the proper procedures when handling compressed air have led to many accidents and deaths. Compressed air can strike you blind, deaf, or dead at...
Working with an Air Compressor Compressed air is present across just about every industry. Companies use compressed air for many functions, from running huge equipment to powering simple air tools. Compressed air is a valuable utility and is a safe power source when used properly. As with any other energy-...
Worksite Safety – Power Tools Accidents involving portable power tools happen all the time. You’ve all heard of cases where a chip flew off a drill and hit someone’s eye or of someone getting a shock because a tool had a faulty ground. And then there’s the person who lost...
Worksite Safety – Power Tools Accidents involving portable power tools happen all the time. You’ve all heard of cases where a chip flew off a drill and hit someone’s eye or of someone getting a shock because a tool had a faulty ground. And then there’s the person who lost...
Worksite Safety – Housekeeping In the workplace, ‘good housekeeping’ is the term used for keeping the worksite clean, neat, and free of hazards that can cause injury. Housekeeping is a safety concern that is often overlooked or taken for granted. But far too many accidents happen because people don’t keep...