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Survive the Drive this Winter

How This Affects You: Don't think fate wouldn't leave you stranded in a vehicle during a snow storm. This happened to school bus driver Carl Miller in Colorado.

Survive the Drive this Winter2018-01-29T17:34:07-08:00

Three-Point Rule Will Make You Safer

Whether workers climb a ladder or the steps to a large vehicle, failing to heed the three-point rule has resulted in many workplace injuries and deaths.

Three-Point Rule Will Make You Safer2018-01-29T17:34:03-08:00

10 Steps to Handle Small Gasoline Spills

You're steam cleaning the shop floor when you accidentally knock over a 5-gallon can of gasoline near the welding booth. Do you know what to do?

10 Steps to Handle Small Gasoline Spills2018-01-29T17:33:50-08:00

Reporting Injuries and Illness

Every workplace is a little different, but one thing they all have in common is the need and desire to keep workers as safe and free from injury or illness as possible.

Reporting Injuries and Illness2018-01-29T17:33:33-08:00

No Room For Rough Play

We're all grownups around here, right? Everyone has a job to do and every job is taken seriously.

No Room For Rough Play2018-01-29T17:33:30-08:00

Carbon Monoxide Can Kill

When fuel is burned, carbon monoxide is a byproduct. This gas kills thousands of people at work and at home each year.

Carbon Monoxide Can Kill2018-01-29T17:33:25-08:00

Look Out For The Little Guy

All drivers need to watch out for small vehicles on the road – the compact car hiding in the truck driver's blind spot, the bicycle courier passing on the right side at an intersection and the oncoming motorcycle.

Look Out For The Little Guy2018-01-29T17:33:13-08:00

Stay Safe On Stairways

Serious stairway accidents occur most often when people are walking down stairs. Every year, new incidents result for the same old reasons: slippery surfaces losing balance because items being carried block vision handrail not used

Stay Safe On Stairways2018-01-29T17:33:09-08:00

Avoiding Road Wrath

Keep control of your emotions when you drive. Take a few deep breaths, check your speedometer and slow down mentally and physically if necessary. Allow enough time to get to your destination, taking into account

Avoiding Road Wrath2018-01-29T17:32:50-08:00

Working Safely is no Mean Feet

They carry you through heat or cold, wet and slippery conditions. Your feet are also at risk from falling construction materials and equipment. No wonder wearing approved steel-toed boots can be required on the job.

Working Safely is no Mean Feet2018-01-29T17:32:32-08:00

Hot Safety Tips for Welding, Cutting and Grinding

When you weld, cut or grind, the potential for accidents is significant. Eyes and skin can be burned, hearing can be damaged and an electric shock can kill you.

Hot Safety Tips for Welding, Cutting and Grinding2018-01-29T17:32:28-08:00

Now Hear This!

Too much noise can cause permanent hearing loss. It develops gradually and without pain, but noise-induced hearing loss cannot be reversed.

Now Hear This!2018-01-29T17:32:24-08:00

Moving Materials Pain-free

Boxes and cartons The best way to carry boxes and cartons is to grip them at opposite top and bottom corners. Carry sacked materials the same way, and against your waist if possible. Don't strain

Moving Materials Pain-free2018-01-29T17:32:20-08:00

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

Three-point Climbing – Beats One-point Landings Every Time

Drivers and equipment operators who think their jobs will keep them injury free should think again. The reality is that construction workers who drive or use machinery are seriously injured each day as they climb carelessly onto their trailers, trucks and other heavy equipment.

Three-point Climbing – Beats One-point Landings Every Time2018-01-29T17:32:05-08:00

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

Workplace First Aid

The first few minutes are important for the survival of any accident victim. If you can provide prompt and proper first aid while waiting for medical assistance to arrive, you greatly increase your co-worker's chance for a complete recovery.

Workplace First Aid2018-01-29T17:31:38-08:00

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

Pretzel Postures Pose Problems

Do you often need to make strange or awkward movements to get your work done? Long reaches, twists, bends and stretches put your shoulders, back and elbows in uncomfortable and unnatural positions. These postures can

Pretzel Postures Pose Problems2018-01-29T17:31:06-08:00

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
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