Smartphones have completely changed the way we are able to live our lives, in many ways for the better. Their use, however, can also create hazardous situations….
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When addressing hazards in the workplace most of the focus is put towards the physical hazards that could harm us….
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There are many different methods to communicate a message. It is important to recognize the communication tools used on the job that relay important information for your work task and the work environment. Verbal communication is not the only way to send and receive a message….
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A major reason there is failure in the safeguards that are supposed to protect employees is because individuals take the easy way out when completing the work task instead of doing it the right way….
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While many accidents are caused by distracted driving and driving under the influence, mechanical issues also lead to accidents. Vehicle inspections and preventative maintenance are effective ways to prevent mechanical issue-related crashes….
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The goal of safe equipment operation, is first to protect life and secondary is to protect property. The construction industry can not only be hazardous to workers, but equipment damage incidents can be frequent and costly….
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Near misses happen in the construction industry on a regular basis. We can recognize near misses, and use them as a tool to change processes and prevent future incidents and serious injuries from happening. With proper reporting and investigation, these incidents should never reoccur….
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One characteristic of a workforce that is very important to achieve low injury numbers is having employees who consider how their decisions affect others. When workers think about each other when preparing for a task or doing a task, everyone wins…
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Striking fixed objects with moving equipment or vehicles is common in manufacturing settings, on construction sites, and for occupations such as delivery drivers. Striking fixed objects is 100% avoidable if the proper steps are taken to prevent these kinds of incidents…..
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Everyone has seen the commercials and the billboards warning people of the dangers of texting while driving. What about the dangers of using a cellphone while walking? There are many videos online of individuals who are distracted while walking and end up injured.
While some of these videos can be innocent and funny, the consequences of this unsafe act can be severe….
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Whether it is the proper training, tools, knowledge, time, materials, support, equipment, etc. there is a lot you need in place to do any one work task correctly.
It is important to take the time to get the right people involved depending on what you need to get your work done….
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There are many hazards we face today anytime we operate a motor vehicle. Weather, poor road conditions, and wildlife are some common hazards on the road today. There are also many hazards created by other drivers on the road…..
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The construction industry is often ever-changing, and with that change brings new and unique hazards to address…..
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The way we setup our work areas make a huge impact on our ability to work safely as well as efficiently….
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It is often what we consider small things or small hazards that cause the majority of injuries….
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There is a long list of possibilities for what can contribute or cause a workplace injury…..
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The way we look at people, what we wear, our facial expressions, and our body language are just a few ways we communicate with others outside of spoken word. It is important to be aware of what message we are sending to those around us and how it is affecting them or the work you are completing….
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Memory should never be relied on as the sole safeguard against a hazard….
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Part of correctly mitigating a hazard in the workplace is taking ownership of it and seeing it through that it gets corrected….
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Many accidents can be prevented by using common sense…
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