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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 SafelyOleksandr Adrianov2018-01-29T17:44:36-08:00

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Report it or Regret it

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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 itOleksandr Adrianov2018-01-29T17:43:41-08:00

Avoid Repetitive Strain Injuries

If your job involves repeated motion or vibration to the hands, carpal tunnel syndrome could creep up on you. It tends to occur in carpentry, cashiering and assembly line work, but it can also occur in many other kinds of work.

Avoid Repetitive Strain InjuriesOleksandr Adrianov2018-01-29T17:42:51-08:00

Avoid Harmful Horseplay

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

Avoid Harmful HorseplayOleksandr Adrianov2018-01-29T17:36:52-08:00

Eliminate the Pain of Contact Stress
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Eliminate the Pain of Contact Stress

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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 StressOleksandr Adrianov2018-01-29T17:34:34-08:00

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 WinterOleksandr Adrianov2018-01-29T17:34:07-08:00

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 IllnessOleksandr Adrianov2018-01-29T17:33:33-08:00

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 WrathOleksandr Adrianov2018-01-29T17:32:50-08:00

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 InjuriesOleksandr Adrianov2018-01-29T17:31:18-08:00

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 EyesOleksandr Adrianov2018-01-29T17:29:31-08:00

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 LiftingOleksandr Adrianov2018-01-29T17:28:56-08:00

Keep Safety On Hand

The worst, of course, would be an amputation – cutting off a hand or fingers. An amputation can be fatal because of the loss of blood, shock, infection or other effects. An amputation can happen

Keep Safety On HandOleksandr Adrianov2018-01-29T17:28:16-08:00

Chemical Burns Require Quick Response

If you work with chemicals, make sure you are familiar with the first aid required in case of exposure. This information is located on the chemical label and on the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

Chemical Burns Require Quick ResponseOleksandr Adrianov2018-01-29T17:27:57-08:00

Six Facts on Falls

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Six Facts on FallsOleksandr Adrianov2018-01-24T13:38:43-08:00

Six Facts on Agriculture
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Six Facts on Agriculture

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Six Facts on Agriculture

Odds of winning the lottery: 1 in 135,145,920 (multistate, mega-millions [...]

Six Facts on AgricultureOleksandr Adrianov2018-01-19T11:07:28-08:00

Six Facts on Accidents and Injuries

Odds of winning the lottery: 1 in 135,145,920 (multi-state, mega-millions [...]

Six Facts on Accidents and InjuriesOleksandr Adrianov2018-01-19T11:00:02-08:00