No matter if you or someone else is responsible for implementing a safeguard, safeguards should be verified that they are in place prior to beginning work….
Read More
Let's talk about what makes a fire and what we can do to prevent one. Fire can be
compared to a triangle. Three sides are necessary to make a triangle and three
ingredients are necessary to cause a fire. These are heat, air, and fuel. If any one of
these three sides is missing, there can be no fire.
Read More
There is an endless amount of acronyms when talking about safety. The acronym S.O.R.T. is a tool that can help remind us to take steps to address hazards and create a safe work environment. S.O.R.T stands for Stop, Observe, Recognize, and Take Ownership.
Read More
It is often what we consider small things or small hazards that cause the majority of injuries….
Read More
Water is one of the most important substances on Earth. All plants, animals, and people need water to survive. Water serves important purposes to our bodies and our bodily functions- some of which you may not even be aware of….
Read More
Ladders are an essential tool on many job sites and at home across the United States. Because of their widespread use and the inherent danger of working at heights, they are responsible for a significant number of injuries both on and off the job. Understanding the hazards of using a ladder, following the necessary safe work practices, and avoiding complacency can be a lifesaver.
Read More
When we see someone struggling with a task the first thing we naturally want to do is jump in and help. Most times, this is perfectly fine and there is no issue that comes of jumping in to help out. There are times however when it is better to let someone else intervene or to not intervene at all.
Read More
There are many injuries while using hand tools on the job. Many of these injuries occur from improper use, but there are also injuries that involve a tool that was broken or in need of repair. What tool is being used will decide what needs to be inspected on it. In this safety talk, we will discuss basic handheld tools that are not electric or pneumatic.
Read More
It is no secret that opioid abuse in the United States is an epidemic. While these drugs have been a problem for years now there has been a recent national spotlight on the issue. It is important to understand how common this issue is, the side effects of abuse, and how abuse can affect an entire workplace.
Read More
No one has all of the answers. If you do, you are under-utilized and underpaid. For the rest of us, there are always going to be times when we need help from someone else. It is important to feel comfortable asking for help when you need it or mentoring others when they need assistance.
Read More
We use batteries to power our cars, trucks, tractors, forklifts, construction equipment, and power tools. There are different types of batteries. For example, a lead-acid battery usually uses sulfuric acid to create the intended reaction. Zinc-air batteries rely on oxidizing zinc with oxygen for the reaction. Potassium hydroxide is the electrolyte in common household alkaline batteries. The most common electrolyte in lithium batteries is a lithium salt solution.
Read More
The list of possible medical emergencies you can experience in life is a long one. A common medical emergency that takes the lives of many people are emergencies that involve the heart. Heart attacks are extremely common; over 725,000 Americans experience a heart attack each year.
Read More
If you are required to repair or maintain any machinery or equipment, or any electrical power source, start the job by locking out and tagging out all energy sources and starting mechanisms. Locking or tagging out is the only sure way to prevent other employees from accidentally activating the system.
Read More
Part of correctly mitigating a hazard in the workplace is taking ownership of it and seeing it through that it gets corrected….
Read More
For most of us, we have been doing our jobs long enough to know what is the right way to do something and what falls short to “good enough”. When it comes to workplace safety “good enough” does not cut it.
Read More
It is human nature to be reactive instead of being proactive in many aspects of life. Our health is one area where many people do not takes steps to improve it until after a problem occurs. This is a reactive approach. It is important to have a proactive approach to protecting your health. Going to your doctor for an annual checkup is an important part of a proactive approach towards maintaining good health.
Read More
An important but often overlooked aspect of safety is what we decide to wear each day on the job. Safety rules, weather, type of work, hazards of the work, and many other factors weigh in on what type of clothing is optimal for the tasks being completed that day. It is vital to consider the impact clothing can have on safety at work.
Read More
Strokes, just like heart attacks, are serious medical emergencies that occur all too often. They are the leading cause of serious long-term disability and are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Each year over 795,000 people experience a stroke in the US. Over 75% of stroke victims are over the age of 65 according to StrokeCenter.org.
Read More