The holiday season is in full swing which means food, friends, family and festivities. While this can be a joyous time, it can also be challenging....
Chemicals are a major part of our everyday life at home, work, and play. Examples include toxics, corrosives, solvents, and numerous other substanc...
When it comes to backing safety, we learn about the importance of the use of a spotter or ground guide. A spotter is necessary when the driver or o...
LINE OF FIREThe term “line of fire” is very common when talking about the hazards of a work task. Depending on the work beingcompleted, there may b...
As temperatures drop and snow flies, the number of injuries due to slips, trips and falls increases.Workers suffer bruises and abrasions, broken li...
In addition to annual maintenance, here are some tips to winterize your vehicle:• Test your battery; battery power drops as the temperature drops• ...
Hazard recognition is a means of identifying, assessing and prioritizing hazards, both existing and potential. Hazards arealways present, regardles...
The roads can be an extremely dangerous place. According to the National Safety Council, an estimated 42,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes i...
MAIN HAZARDS:Battery acid: The electrolyte in batteries is corrosive and can burn skin or eyes, eat holes in clothing, or even etch a concrete floo...
Just about every plant and shops use a grinder. We see them just about everywhere, and most shop workers will use one at some time or another. Bein...
The following are general safety measures in establishing and maintaining fire protection in the workplace:Never pile or lay material in a way that...
Importance of Stretching at Work:No matter what it is you do for work, from sitting at a desk and working on a computer or working in the shop. Eve...
The back is one of the strongest anatomical structures of the body. Despite back pain being common and causing some people considerable pain, serio...
Why is it Important to do a Pre-Trip Inspection?When doing an inspection, it allows the driver to make sure their vehicle is road worthy. It also a...
Hand ProtectionSince our hands are our primary tools, it is logical that they are exposed to potential injury more than other body parts. There are...
