Healthcare

Using Portable Electric-powered Tools Safely

Portable electric-powered tools can be indispensable. They can also be deadly. Each year, thousands of construction workers are injured using these otherwise handy tools.

Using Portable Electric-powered Tools Safely2018-01-29T17:32:15-08:00

Falling Objects

Let's look first at the problem of stored materials. Materials are piled in the yard, in the truck or at various places on the jobsite.

Falling Objects2018-01-29T17:31:56-08:00

Get A Lift Out Of Your Job

Workers in health care, warehousing, transportation, manufacturing, retail and many other industry sectors have to lift and move people and materials as part of their jobs.

Get A Lift Out Of Your Job2018-01-29T17:31:43-08:00

Safety Glasses Protect Against Eye Hazards

An injury which would be minor if it occurred elsewhere can be extremely serious if it occurs on the eye. For example, a piece of metal which is shot through the air from a grinder

Safety Glasses Protect Against Eye Hazards2018-01-29T17:31:35-08:00

Prevent Eye Injuries

Eyes are one of the most vulnerable parts of the body. They are susceptible to all kinds of injuries in the workplace if they are not properly protected.

Prevent Eye Injuries2018-01-29T17:31:18-08:00

Nobody’s immune to back pain

Anyone who has to move heavy objects, work in awkward positions, hold one position for a long time or perform certain tasks at a fast pace can get hurt. These tips will help protect your

Nobody’s immune to back pain2018-01-29T17:30:50-08:00

Chemicals: Common but Deadly

Chemicals, even ordinary cleaning solutions, pose a risk to all workers. Chemicals can be inhaled, absorbed through the skin or eyes, swallowed or ingested through objects that have been contaminated, such as cigarettes. Some chemicals

Chemicals: Common but Deadly2018-01-29T17:30:32-08:00

Stay Safe Around Gas Cylinders

These cylinders have numerous applications, from breathing and welding to sample testing. The gases commonly found in them include oxygen, nitrogen, acetylene, chlorine and liquid propane (LPG). Many cylinders contain high pressure and will hurtle

Stay Safe Around Gas Cylinders2018-01-29T17:30:17-08:00

Save Face – And Your Eyes

The need for face and eye protection in the workplace is highlighted by eye doctors. The American Academy of Ophthalmology warns that even leisure-time yard work can permanently injure or blind, by one careless moment.

Save Face – And Your Eyes2018-01-29T17:29:31-08:00

Safety Shower Drills

Your workplace is most likely equipped with safety showers and eyewash stations and you may have used them. Not only are they used in emergency situations to wash away harmful chemicals or put out clothing

Safety Shower Drills2018-01-29T17:29:21-08:00

Steer Clear of Heavy Lifting

Look for ways to avoid lifting. This doesn't mean you should hide in the storeroom when something needs to be lifted. It means you should try to come up with strategies for getting your work done without heavy lifting.

Steer Clear of Heavy Lifting2018-01-29T17:28:56-08:00

Six Facts on Oxygen

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Six Facts on Oxygen2018-01-26T23:15:31-08:00

Six Facts on Machine Related Injuries

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Six Facts on Machine Related Injuries2018-01-26T22:41:32-08:00

Close Calls – Your `Free Shot’ to Fix a Safety Problem

Safety Management Tools - Close Calls - Your `Free Shot’ [...]

Close Calls – Your `Free Shot’ to Fix a Safety Problem2018-01-25T23:56:10-08:00

Workplace Violence – Legal Obligations & Avoiding Liability

Safety Management Tools – Liability Workplace Violence - Legal Obligations [...]

Workplace Violence – Legal Obligations & Avoiding Liability2018-01-25T23:48:46-08:00

Six Facts on Machine Related Accidents

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Six Facts on Machine Related Accidents2018-01-24T14:16:04-08:00

Six Facts on Falls

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Six Facts on Falls2018-01-24T13:38:43-08:00

Workplace Violence Checklist

Violence, including murder and assault, happens in just about any [...]

Workplace Violence Checklist2018-01-23T07:05:54-08:00

Workplace Emergency Preparedness Checklist

This emergency preparedness checklist can help you ready your workplace [...]

Workplace Emergency Preparedness Checklist2018-01-23T06:36:00-08:00

WHMIS Training Program Review Checklist

WHMIS TRAINING PROGRAM REVIEW Do the workers know what hazardous [...]

WHMIS Training Program Review Checklist2018-01-23T06:08:59-08:00

Lockout Tagout

The Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tagout) Standard is a frequent source of [...]

Lockout Tagout2018-01-19T14:30:44-08:00

Six Facts on Accidents and Injuries

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Six Facts on Accidents and Injuries2018-01-19T11:00:02-08:00

Word Search – Machine Safety

The topic of this word search is machine safety. See if you can find all the words listed within the puzzle. While you are searching, think about the words. They describe some of the actions and hazards of typical workplace machinery. You will also find words describing machine guards and other safety features.

Word Search – Machine Safety2018-01-18T18:55:22-08:00

Safety Puzzle – Ergonomics 2

Ergonomics is all about a good fit between you and your job. The correct answers to these clues are a good fit for these crossword spaces.

Safety Puzzle – Ergonomics 22018-01-18T18:54:15-08:00
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