The TruthMental health is part of our daily lives at home, at play and at work. It affects all of us, whether directly or indirectly, whether we ar...
What is Safety Culture?Safety culture is a people based safety process. The safety culture of an organization is the mix of individual and group va...
What does “right tool for the job” mean in workplace safety?The “right tool for the job” rule can refer to any of the following below:• Using to...
There are three main types of distractions:Visual - taking your eyes off the roadManual - taking your hands off the wheelCognitive - taking your mi...
What is Hanatavirus?Hantavirus is a virus that is found in the urine, saliva, or droppings of infected deer mice and some other wild rodents (cotto...
One of the key issues associated with hand tool safety is choosing and using the right tool. Unfortunately, many people use tools improperly at hom...
Ladders are used for numerous tasks every day. There are 4 main rules for safe use ofladders. They are:1. Pick the right ladder for the job you ar...
The most common cause of hand injuries in the workplace today is human error. That’s right... not lack of personal protective hand coverage, not fa...
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is a serious condition that is painful and often debilitating. RSI is a more common farm injury than one may think, ...
Incidents occur for many reasons. In most industries people tend to look for "things" to blame when an accident happens, because it's easier than l...
Blocking and stand jacks are important tools used in garages or while repairing powered mobile equipment in the field. Blocking and stand jacks are...
Leaks from high-pressure hydraulic lines are not just messy, they are dangerous.Leaks create slip and fall hazards, fire danger, and they contamina...
With angle grinders, incidents can happen in the blink of an eye. It is important to be aware of the tool you are using, and the risks associated w...
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is clothing or equipment is designed to protect you from physical hazards in the workplace. The wearing of PPE ...
