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Cell Phones and Driving

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.

Cell Phones and Driving2018-01-29T17:39:30-08:00

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

Emergency Exits

An emergency exit you can’t find in the dark is one you may not be able to find in a crisis situation. That’s why knowing the location of emergency exits at your worksite, and being able to find them without thinking, is so important.

Emergency Exits2018-01-29T17:39:08-08:00

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

Prevent Back Injuries

Back injuries are a leading cause of lost time from work. They can occur in any type of job or workplace.

Prevent Back Injuries2018-01-29T17:38:10-08:00

Machine Guards Defend Safety

Moving machinery is everywhere. Even something as innocent as a photocopier contains moving parts.

Machine Guards Defend Safety2018-01-29T17:37:45-08:00

Be a Safety Leader

An employer or supervisor can't stand by you every second to see that safety rules are followed.

Be a Safety Leader2018-01-29T17:37:40-08:00

Noise Hazards

It's hard to believe that noise can cause permanent damage to your hearing - but it can.

Noise Hazards2018-01-29T17:37:25-08:00

Avoid Harmful Horseplay

Horseplay is rough play, practical jokes and other physical humor which can endanger workers.

Avoid Harmful Horseplay2018-01-29T17:36:52-08:00

Protect Your Eyes

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.

Protect Your Eyes2018-01-29T17:36:42-08:00

Protect Your Back

How This Affects You: Your back is used in all you do, on and off the job, and hurting it can have severe consequences: a lifetime of pain, inability to work or play and reduced income.

Protect Your Back2018-01-29T17:36:02-08:00

Compressed Air is Dangerous

You're struggling to loosen over-tightened lug nuts while fixing a flat tire on a hot, dusty highway.

Compressed Air is Dangerous2024-06-12T11:30:07-07:00

Don’t Let the Heat Get to You

You might be the toughest roughneck around, but a good dose of heat stress can quickly tame anyone's bravado.

Don’t Let the Heat Get to You2018-01-29T17:35:44-08:00

Avoid Electrical Hazards

Your workplace probably has countless electrical tools and devices capable of delivering a fatal electrical shock.

Avoid Electrical Hazards2018-01-29T17:35:41-08:00

Hand Protection – It’s in Your Hands

If you aren't wearing the right protection your hands could be burned, frozen, cut, scraped or burned by chemicals. You could lose fingers, a thumb, or even your life. That's why you wear gloves.

Hand Protection – It’s in Your Hands2018-01-29T17:35:29-08:00

Maintenance Workers Must Maintain Safety

Maintenance employees are confronted with many hazards that can cause injury or death. One such hazard is exposure to asbestos.

Maintenance Workers Must Maintain Safety2018-01-29T17:35:17-08:00

Don’t Contract Out Personal Safety

Working with some contractors' employees can create challenges, not to mention anxiety and hazards. But with cooperation and understanding, job safety doesn't have to be "hit or miss."

Don’t Contract Out Personal Safety2018-01-29T17:35:13-08:00

Dangerous Digs

If you work in construction, or even if there is construction going on in your workplace, you need to be aware of the dangers associated with excavations.

Dangerous Digs2018-01-29T17:35:05-08:00

Don’t Forget Good Housekeeping

Housekeeping may not be your favorite job, but a messy workplace is where injuries occur.

Don’t Forget Good Housekeeping2018-01-29T17:34:55-08:00

What Are You Going To Wear?

You may spend 15 minutes deciding what you're going to wear for a night on the town. But for a day on the job, safety dictates your wardrobe.

What Are You Going To Wear?2018-01-29T17:34:51-08:00

Eliminate the Pain of Contact Stress

Tom didn't realize it, but he was a victim of contact stress. For the past year the electronics assembly worker developed painful symptoms merely by resting his forearms against the edge of his workbench. It was starting to take a nasty toll.

Eliminate the Pain of Contact Stress2018-01-29T17:34:34-08:00
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