Tag: safety week

Punctures and cuts are common on-the-job injuries. Punctures occur when objects such as splinters, nails, glass, and sharp tools such as scissors […]

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. […]

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 […]

Good housekeeping is one of the surest ways to identify a safe workplace. You can tell how workers feel about safety just […]

Personal fall protection is important when you perform job tasks at heights.  If you fall and your fall protection gear saves you, […]

Power tools get jobs done with efficiency and reduced effort. But with power comes responsibility. Power tools can cause injury and even […]

What is crystalline silica (quartz)? The terms “crystalline silica” and “quartz” refer to the same thing. Crystalline silica is a natural constituent […]

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. […]

The foot is something that doesn’t get much attention unless there is a problem.  Therefore, to avoid possible injury, it’s important to […]