Lockout/Tagout There are many examples of people being seriously injured or killed by machinery and electrical equipment. Often, these tragedies happen because people carelessly try to repair or maintain the equipment without making sure its energy source has been shut off. Many times the accident happens when a worker restarts...
Lockout/Tagout There are many examples of people being seriously injured or killed by machinery and electrical equipment. Often, these tragedies happen because people carelessly try to repair or maintain the equipment without making sure its energy source has been shut off. Common causes of accidents: The machine or piece of...
Preventing Accidents Consider this statistic: 80 out of every 100 accidents are the fault of the person involved in the incident. Although employers are required by law to provide a safe and healthful workplace, it is up to you to be aware of your work environment and follow safe work...
Preventing Accidents Consider this statistic: 80 out of every 100 accidents are the fault of the person involved in the incident. Unsafe Acts cause four times as many accidents & injuries as unsafe conditions. Accidents occur for many reasons. In most industries, people tend to look for “things” to blame...
Near Miss A “near miss” or accident without injury is easy to shrug off and forget. But there is a danger in brushing off accidents that don’t hurt, harm, or damage. When a “near miss” happens, it should immediately send up a red warning flag that something was wrong, unplanned,...
Struck-By Safety Being struck by an object on the job is one of the leading causes of injuries and deaths in the construction industry. Struck-by hazards are one of the four most deadly hazards in the construction industry and account for around 10% of all industry fatalities annually, with 75%...
Near Miss Incidents Most accidents occur as a result of an unsafe condition or unsafe action. The end result is a person gets injured. Often unsafe acts or unsafe conditions have several misfires and the result is a near miss accident or incident. The only difference between a near miss...
Near Miss Incidents Often unsafe acts or unsafe conditions have several misfires and the result is a near miss accident or incident. The only difference between a near miss and an accident is luck. No matter how trivial they are, near miss incidents should be reported as soon as possible...
Power Tool Safety Power tools are handy helpers that are used for a variety of purposes in many settings. They come in different styles and sizes, from small home-use models to heavier commercial varieties. These tools are useful time savers, but they’re also deceptive. They can deliver a paralyzing...
Power Tool Safety It’s easy to forget the potential dangers of power tools because they are usually small, portable, and commonly found around the home or shop. Many times they’re not treated with enough respect and they are frequently left lying around in unsafe places. When using...