Maritime

Pressure Vessels are Unforgiving of Poor Treatment

If pressure vessels are improperly operated or improperly maintained, they can fail catastrophically, potentially flattening buildings and killing workers and people living in the area.

Pressure Vessels are Unforgiving of Poor Treatment2018-01-29T17:52:52-08:00

Diversity in the Workplace: How to Bridge the Gaps – Handout

Today’s workforce is rich in diversity. Working together are people of different ages, cultures, physical abilities, education, sexual orientation, language and religious beliefs. Each of us is unique, and our different strengths and perspectives contribute to the strength of our teams.

Diversity in the Workplace: How to Bridge the Gaps – Handout2018-01-29T17:50:14-08:00

Forklifts are Dangerous Animals: Approach with Caution

Imagine a vehicle that weighs twice as much as your family car, can’t stop nearly as quickly and is operated by a person who may not see you.

Forklifts are Dangerous Animals: Approach with Caution2018-01-29T17:49:58-08:00

Addressing Your Concerns about Hearing Protection

Hearing loss is one of the fastest growing chronic conditions facing today’s workers, affecting nearly 30 million people in the United States and Canada. While there are many causes of hearing loss, noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is one of the most common types and it can affect anyone who is exposed to loud sounds or noise over a long period of time, whether at work or during recreational activities.

Addressing Your Concerns about Hearing Protection2018-01-29T17:49:49-08:00

10 Basic Safety Rules

Workplace safety can be a complex issue, but learning and adhering to a few safety basics can go a long way toward keeping employees safe on the job. Many workplace injuries and fatalities are directly related to either not knowing how to do something and attempting it anyway or committing unsafe acts through inattention or for other reasons.

10 Basic Safety Rules2018-01-29T17:49:00-08:00

Stop, Look and Move Out of the Line of Fire

We often hear about people being “in the wrong place at the wrong time.” While this saying often refers to people who have been victims of crime, it certainly applies to workers as well.

Stop, Look and Move Out of the Line of Fire2018-01-29T17:48:44-08:00

10 Ways to Battle Burnout

Are you suffering from burnout? Can you recognize the symptoms? If so, do you know how to fix it?

10 Ways to Battle Burnout2018-01-29T17:48:35-08:00

Machines in Motion Mean Danger

It’s a simple fact: Machines need to move to perform their tasks. Whether it’s a conveyor belt carrying raw material to a mixing tank, power presses bending sheet metal or a drill press punching holes in a piece of wood, they all operate by movements that cause a serious risk to workers.

Machines in Motion Mean Danger2018-01-29T17:47:29-08:00

Safety Tips for Those Working Around Water

People who aren’t expecting to end up in water often are not prepared for that possibility and the results can be tragic. Every year in the United States and Canada, an estimated 3,800 people drown, with many of these victims being people who ended up in the water unintentionally.

Safety Tips for Those Working Around Water2018-01-29T17:47:24-08:00

Protect Yourself Against UV Rays

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Protect Yourself Against UV Rays2018-01-29T17:45:37-08:00

How to Select and Inspect a Ladder

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How to Select and Inspect a Ladder2018-01-29T17:45:32-08:00

10 Electrical Safety Tips for Every Worker

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10 Electrical Safety Tips for Every Worker2018-01-29T17:45:18-08:00

Control Stress to Work Safely

Stress - everyone has it. It is a natural part of life, but too much stress can cause health problems and can affect your ability to work safely.

Control Stress to Work Safely2018-01-29T17:44:36-08:00

High Pressure Danger With Compressed Air

Compressed air can make short work of everything from changing tires to nailing and stapling, but its power demands respect.

High Pressure Danger With Compressed Air2018-01-29T17:43:51-08:00

Talk About Safety

Whether you call it safety coaching or a preshift meeting, you may need to talk to your co-workers about safety and why safety is a cooperative effort.

Talk About Safety2018-01-29T17:43:47-08:00

Report it or Regret it

Everyone is a safety inspector; it's part of the job to watch out for any hazards.

Report it or Regret it2018-01-29T17:43:41-08:00

Immobilize With the Proper Lockout Procedure

Lockout procedures eliminate the chance a machine could become energized whenever it is being cleaned, repaired, maintained, or unjammed.

Immobilize With the Proper Lockout Procedure2018-01-29T17:42:41-08:00

Put a Lock on Stored Energy

Energy keeps the workplace going, but it can also kill. Unexpected release of energy is the cause of many serious injuries.

Put a Lock on Stored Energy2018-01-29T17:42:05-08:00

Good Housekeeping is the Order of the Day

These accidents all have one factor in common - they involve poor job site housekeeping. Good housekeeping means keeping your work area free of dirt and clutter, keeping everything in its place and making sure there are no hazards.

Good Housekeeping is the Order of the Day2018-01-29T17:41:59-08:00

Hand Protection is a Good Deal

There are a number of hazards your hands encounter every day on the job. Here are a few examples.

Hand Protection is a Good Deal2018-01-29T17:41:55-08:00

Forklift Safety Involves Everyone! – SPANISH

Qué tiene que ver usted con la seguridad de los montacargas?

Forklift Safety Involves Everyone! – SPANISH2018-01-29T17:40:59-08:00

Hand Tool Hazards

We all know how important it is to use caution around power tools. But what about tools in general? Can a wrench really be dangerous?

Hand Tool Hazards2018-01-29T17:39:13-08:00

‘Caught Between’ Hazards

When you work around machinery, vehicles and anything else that moves, you could be caught in a tight spot and crushed.

‘Caught Between’ Hazards2018-01-29T17:39:02-08:00

Driving in the Dark

Most motor vehicle fatalities happen after dark, even though we drive less at night than in the daytime.

Driving in the Dark2018-01-29T17:38:36-08:00

Avoid Scares on Stairs

If traveling up or down stairs is a daily part of your job, you may be at risk of injury, especially if carrying items.

Avoid Scares on Stairs2018-01-29T17:38:31-08:00
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