Excavator Bucket Throws Passenger
Two plumbers had been working in a construction trench. When it was time to come back up to the street level, they rode in the bucket of an excavator. As the excavator operator started to
Defective Appliance Gives Fatal Shock
An appliance repairman was electrocuted when he was testing a defective washing machine. He was running the machine to determine the problem before attempting repairs. He had one hand on the control dial and the
Children Die In Farm Silo
Two boys were visiting a farm. One was a relative of the farmer and the other was a friend. For some reason, they climbed to the top of a silo which was used for storage
Worker Struck By Chunk Of Steel
A worker knowingly walked into a dangerous area and was hit by a heavy object as it fell. He was working at a plant which dismantles large machinery. Metal was cut with torches and large
Pickup Truck Leveled By Earth-Mover
A pick-up driver was on his way to work for the evening shift at a road construction site. He was running slightly late, which was unusual for him, as he was a punctual, dependable and
Operator Hits Gas Line
A heavy equipment operator was killed in an explosion when he hit a natural gas pipeline with a piece of heavy machinery. Four other workers were severely burned. The operator was digging a drainage trench
Unfinished Catwalk Kills Worker
A mill worker fell to his death when an unfinished overhead walkway fell apart. The catwalk was constructed at a sawmill so maintenance workers could reach machinery for oiling. The person building the catwalk was
Corrosive Burns Kill
A manager in a paper plant was draining a tank filled with wood pulp treated with chlorine dioxide, a corrosive material. During the process, some of the chlorine dioxide spilled. He tripped and fell into
The Exhaust Vent Was Never Suspected GalleryThe Exhaust Vent Was Never Suspected
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The Exhaust Vent Was Never Suspected
An experienced crane operator was running an electrically powered gantry crane in a process building which was in the final stages of construction. Other than the occasional use of a propane-powered forklift, there were no
Tractor Backs Up Over Farmer
A farmer was crushed by his own tractor when another person was attempting to operate it. The victim was adjusting the spreader which was being towed behind the tractor. Another person tried to put the
- Steel Load Falls Off Crane Gallery
Steel Load Falls Off Crane
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Steel Load Falls Off Crane
An overhead crane operator died when a bale of steel slipped off the C-hook and hit him. He had positioned the bale incorrectly on the C-hook, so it was not balanced and centered. Ordinarily he
Heat Stress Are You Doing Enough to Protect Your Workers GalleryHeat Stress Are You Doing Enough to Protect Your Workers
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Heat Stress Are You Doing Enough to Protect Your Workers
It’s important to warn your workers about the different heat-related [...]
Forklifts Pallet Jacks GalleryForklifts Pallet Jacks
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Forklifts Pallet Jacks
There are at least 8 ways for supervisors to determine [...]
Forklifts Lift Trucks Tool
Lift trucks are handy tools found on the sites of [...]
Use This Safety Checklist – On Yourself GalleryUse This Safety Checklist – On Yourself
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Use This Safety Checklist – On Yourself
Just as you use a checklist to inspect equipment, you [...]
- Office Safety Checklist Gallery
Office Safety Checklist
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Office Safety Checklist
The office environment has relatively few hazardous chemicals and no [...]
- New Worker Checklist Gallery
New Worker Checklist
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New Worker Checklist
Are you new here? Use this checklist to make sure [...]
- Manual Material Handling Checklist Gallery
Manual Material Handling Checklist
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Manual Material Handling Checklist
Supervisors can use this checklist as a tool to identify [...]
Safety Checklist for Machinery
If you work around or on moving machinery, take a [...]
Machine Guard Inspection Checklist
One of your key responsibilities in preventing machine injuries is [...]
- First Aid – SAFETY CHECKLIST Gallery
First Aid – SAFETY CHECKLIST
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First Aid – SAFETY CHECKLIST
When a fellow worker suddenly becomes ill or is injured, [...]
Seven Statistics on Workstation Ergonomics
Sitting at a workstation for hours at a time isn't [...]
Seven Statistics on Working in Winter GallerySeven Statistics on Working in Winter
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Seven Statistics on Working in Winter
In many parts of North America, winter can pose significant [...]
Equipment Checklist
We all know that pilots must go through a pre-flight [...]
Equipment Checklist
We all know that pilots must go through a pre-flight [...]
