Author: Dave Derzab

LADDER SAFETY When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the side rails must extend at least 3 […]

Personal Safety is the concept of employees taking responsibility for their safety and the safety of their coworkers. It can only be […]

Workers die from heat related illnesses every summer and every death is preventable. When heat stroke doesn’t kill immediately, it can shut down major body organs causing acute heart, liver, kidney and muscle damage, nervous system problems, and blood disorders. Workers suffering from heat exhaustion are at greater risk for accidents, since they are less alert and can be confused. Let’s look at who is susceptible and how to prevent injuries in a hot work environment. A. GENERAL Workers exposed to extreme heat, or work in hot environments, may be at risk of heat stress. Exposure to extreme heat can result in occupational illnesses and injuries. And, that makes prevention of heat stress in workers very important. Some of the risk factors that contribute to heat stress are:  High temperature, humidity, no wind and direct sun exposure  Dehydration  Heavy Physical Labor  No recent exposure to hot workplaces When working in a high heat or high humidity work environment, a supervisor or other designee should continually monitor workers for alertness and signs or symptoms of heat illness, and regularly communicate with workers that are working alone by radio or cellular phone. B. […]

EQUIPMENT INSPECTION Wearing fall arrest equipment without inspecting it provides a false sense of security. This equipment is subject to tremendous loads […]

Know the work zone signs: They are the metal plaques that inform and warn you, but there are other devices and other […]

A powder-actuated tool (PAT) is a tool that gets its power from an explosive charge. The tool uses the expanding gas from […]

Floor openings on a job site can occur during construction, renovations or repairs. There may be floor openings as each new floor […]

Self-retracting lanyard/lifelines (SRL) are extremely important devices for workers in elevated workspaces where mobility and fall protection are required. An SRL fall […]

Laser-emitting tools and equipment are common to many work situations. Lasers in printers, grocery store scanners, construction tools, and laser pointers are […]

Employers are responsible for maintaining a safe work place and adopting a Workplace Safety Program to protect workers from job hazards. But […]