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...
Noise Safety Noise reduction rating (NRR): NRR is a standardized measure of noise reduction provided by a hearing protector as measured in the laboratory. It provides for a comparison when choosing a suitable protector for the intended use. When hearing protection is worn, your level of exposure to noise is...
Spill Prevention and Response Spills in the workplace cause hazards from slips and falls, exposure to the spilled material, and accidental release into the environment. Know the proper storage, handling, use, and spill response for the materials in your workplace. Read the safety data sheets (SDSs) that explain correct spill...
Spill Prevention and Response Spills in the workplace cause hazards from slips and falls, exposure to the spilled material, and accidental release into the environment. Know the proper storage, handling, use, and spill response for the materials in your workplace. Prevention: Inspect containers regularly for leaks, corrosion, and worn seals....
Working in Cold Weather Summer and fall are gone and the winter months are upon us. 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,...
Working in Cold Weather Summer and fall are gone and the winter months are upon us. 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...
Silica Dust Hazards Silica exposure remains a serious threat to nearly 2 million U.S. workers, including more than 100,000 workers in high risk jobs such as abrasive blasting, foundry work, stonecutting, rock drilling, quarry work, and tunnelling. Crystalline silica is a basic component of soil, sand, granite, and many other...
Silica Dust Hazards Silica exposure remains a serious threat to nearly 2 million U.S. workers, including more than 100,000 workers in high risk jobs such as abrasive blasting, foundry work, stonecutting, rock drilling, quarry work and tunneling. The seriousness of the health hazards associated with silica exposure is demonstrated by...
Machinery Safety According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 1,100 workers in the United States were killed last year by contact with equipment or by being caught up in running machinery. Be alert working around or operating machinery: The point of operation: That is where the work of the...