Asbestos in Construction ‘Asbestos’ is the name given to a group of a naturally-occurring minerals used for fireproofing and many other applications. These minerals are mined from rock in the form of a fiber that can be spun or woven into fabric and other products. Its many qualities led to...
Using Hand Tools Safely Hammers, wrenches, chisels, pliers, screwdrivers, and other hand tools are often underrated as sources of potential danger. Hand tools may look harmless, but they are the cause of many injuries. In fact, an estimated 8 percent of all workplace compensable injuries are caused by incidents associated...
Using Hand Tools Safely Your tools enable you to perform your job. When they aren’t in proper working order, or when you don’t handle them properly, you can’t perform your job. That means that you might be endangering yourself or others. Before handling any tool, whether it was furnished by...
Toxic Materials Safe handling and work procedures are crucial for workplaces where individuals use toxic materials. It is vital that people working with hazardous materials such as toxics are properly trained regarding the potential hazards. In general, when handling toxic materials: Use only the smallest amount necessary to do...
Toxic Materials If you look up the word ‘toxic’ in most any dictionary, you’ll find that it means “poisonous.” Most people want nothing to do with poisonous materials, but many people work with them every day. In fact, toxic materials have thousands of uses in industry. Many of the benefits...
Cold Weather Safety Employees who work outdoors during the winter months must deal with the hazard of exposure to the cold. Prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures can result in health problems as serious as trench foot, frostbite, and hypothermia. There are several ways of preventing employee exposure to cold weather...
Cold Weather Safety 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 cold weather-related injuries. Most cold-related injuries are a result of exposure to humidity, high wind, wet conditions, and inadequate clothing....
Lockout/Tagout Safety If you operate, clean, service, adjust, or repair machinery and equipment, be aware of the hazards to which you’re exposing yourself. Any powered equipment that could put you in danger is a hazard that can be prevented when lockout/tagout/tryout procedures are followed. Before working on or near energized...
Lockout/Tagout Safety Any powered equipment that could put you in danger is a hazard that can be prevented when lockout/tagout/tryout procedures are followed. Most common causes of accidents: The machine or piece of equipment was not completely shut off before a maintenance or repair operation; The machine was turned on...
Noise Safety Noise is unwanted sound that can affect job performance, safety, and your health. Psychological effects of noise include annoyance and disruption of concentration. Physical effects include loss of hearing, pain, nausea, and interference with communications when the exposure is severe. Most workers take good hearing for granted. Hearing...