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Weekly Safety Meeting – Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Weekly Safety Meeting – Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

 Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, toxic gas that interferes with the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood. CO is non-irritating and can overcome persons without warning. Many people die from CO poisoning, usually while using gasoline powered tools and generators in buildings or semi- enclosed spaces without...

Safety Tip of the Week – Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Safety Tip of the Week – Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, toxic gas that interferes with the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood. CO is non-irritating and can overcome persons without warning. Many people die from CO poisoning, usually while using gasoline powered tools and generators in buildings or semi-enclosed spaces without adequate...

Weekly Safety Meeting – Toxic Materials

Weekly Safety Meeting – Toxic Materials

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...

Safety Tip of the Week – Toxic Materials

Safety Tip of the Week – Toxic Materials

 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...

Safety Tip of the Week – Carbon Monoxide

Safety Tip of the Week – Carbon Monoxide

Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Carbon monoxide poisoning in the workplace can be a serious problem. Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas that can cause serious illness or death if it goes unnoticed in the air. It has been called the “silent killer” because without the proper safety equipment,...

Weekly Safety Meeting – Safety Signs

Weekly Safety Meeting – Safety Signs

 Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Carbon monoxide poisoning in the workplace can be a serious problem. Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas that can cause serious illness or death if it goes unnoticed in the air. It has been called the “silent killer” because without the proper safety equipment,...

Safety Tip of the Week – Lead Safety

Safety Tip of the Week – Lead Safety

 Lead Safety   Lead exposure can happen in any industry and during a variety of job activities; lead exposure is a serious issue that many workers face every day. Lead is common in a wide range of materials including paints and other coatings, lead mortars, and base metals that may...

Weekly Safety Meeting – Lead Protection

Weekly Safety Meeting – Lead Protection

Lead Safety  Lead exposure can happen in any industry and during a variety of job activities; it’s a serious issue that many workers face every day. Lead is common in a wide range of materials including paints and other coatings, lead mortars, and base metals, which may be welded on...