Injury/Illness

ESSENTIAL 29: Back Safety and Injury Prevention

Key Takeaways: - Learning how to practice good posture, improve [...]

ESSENTIAL 29: Back Safety and Injury Prevention2019-07-08T05:13:12-07:00

Back Safety and Injury Prevention – SPANISH

Key Takeaways: - Learning how to practice good posture, improve [...]

Back Safety and Injury Prevention – SPANISH2019-07-08T05:13:12-07:00

OSHA: Hand Safety Overview

Key Takeaways: - Evaluating common hazards to the hands - [...]

OSHA: Hand Safety Overview2019-07-08T05:12:47-07:00

FUNDAMENTAL 55: Hand Safety

Key Takeaways: - Evaluating common hazards to the hands - [...]

FUNDAMENTAL 55: Hand Safety2019-07-08T05:12:47-07:00

7 WAYS TO AVOID SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS – SPANISH

Download Instructor-Led Material Meeting Kit PowerPoint Safety Talk ¿QUE ESTÁ [...]

7 WAYS TO AVOID SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS – SPANISH2019-05-27T16:14:49-07:00

First Aid, Bleeding, Cuts & Wounds – SPANISH

Download Instructor-Led Material Meeting Kit PowerPoint Safety Talk ¿QUE ESTÁ [...]

First Aid, Bleeding, Cuts & Wounds – SPANISH2019-05-27T15:46:04-07:00

Hearing Required on Worker’s Firing for Use of Medical Marijuana at Work Site

A worker employed by a construction company was working on [...]

Hearing Required on Worker’s Firing for Use of Medical Marijuana at Work Site2018-02-10T17:23:25-08:00

Concrete Products Manufacturer Cited for 35 Serious, Repeat and Other Violations

Twenty-five serious citations were issued for alleged hazards including bridge [...]

Concrete Products Manufacturer Cited for 35 Serious, Repeat and Other Violations2018-02-07T12:02:20-08:00

Don’t Let an Injury Go to Your Head

Head injuries are one of the most serious types of injuries that can occur at work.

Don’t Let an Injury Go to Your Head2018-01-29T22:50:52-08:00

Heavy Work Means Strains and Sprains

In this Safety Talk, we’ll learn about the difference between strains and sprains, discover the risk factors that increase the likelihood of a strain or sprain, and discuss how these injuries can be prevented.

Heavy Work Means Strains and Sprains2018-01-29T17:55:21-08:00

Screwdrivers Are Big Drivers of Injuries

Every tool has a purpose, but many workers attempt to find new and unsafe applications for the tools they use. And the common screwdriver just might be the most misused tool in the workplace.

Screwdrivers Are Big Drivers of Injuries2018-01-29T17:52:26-08:00

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

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

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

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 Injuries2018-01-29T17:42:51-08:00

Avoid Harmful Horseplay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Eyes2018-01-29T17:29:31-08:00

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 Lifting2018-01-29T17:28:56-08:00
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