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.
Operating a vehicle in reverse puts you at a disadvantage. It's difficult to see all the obstacles in your way. And because the driver seating and controls are designed primarily for forward travel, it's hard to respond quickly enough to changing traffic situations. According to the National Safety Council, one in four motor vehicle accidents can be attributed to poor backing techniques.
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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.
Compressed air can make short work of everything from changing tires to nailing and stapling, but its power demands respect.
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.
Everyone is a safety inspector; it's part of the job to watch out for any hazards.
Lockout procedures eliminate the chance a machine could become energized whenever it is being cleaned, repaired, maintained, or unjammed.
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.
There are a number of hazards your hands encounter every day on the job. Here are a few examples.
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We’ve all seen one - or been one. We’re talking about that distracted driver, one hand on the steering wheel and the other on the phone, with the job of driving safely clearly far from his mind. Cell phone use has escalated considerably in the past decade. So has the number of phone-related traffic fatalities and the number of jurisdictions enacting laws that prohibit or restrict cell phone use. Many companies are following suit by introducing policies that prohibit or limit a worker’s cell phone use while driving.
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?
When you work around machinery, vehicles and anything else that moves, you could be caught in a tight spot and crushed.
Most motor vehicle fatalities happen after dark, even though we drive less at night than in the daytime.
If traveling up or down stairs is a daily part of your job, you may be at risk of injury, especially if carrying items.
Back injuries are a leading cause of lost time from work. They can occur in any type of job or workplace.
Moving machinery is everywhere. Even something as innocent as a photocopier contains moving parts.
An employer or supervisor can't stand by you every second to see that safety rules are followed.
It's hard to believe that noise can cause permanent damage to your hearing - but it can.
You may work around construction sites or encounter backhoes, loaders, compactors and cranes in your neighborhood or along highways.
Horseplay is rough play, practical jokes and other physical humor which can endanger workers.
Safety eyewear and face shields can save you from injuries which can lead to blindness. Prompt treatment of eye injuries reduces the risk of permanent damage.
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