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Electrical accidents require fast but careful response to save injured workers and protect rescuers. Find out how to prepare your workplace and your workers for an electrical emergency. Electric shock occurs in one of three ways. Individuals, while in contact with the ground, must come in contact with: Both wires of the electric circuit One […]
To keep all workers safe on the job, it’s vital to find effective ways to help employees with special needs get the most out of safety training. Here are some helpful tips. Safety training is supposed to help workers understand how to work safely and motivate them to use what they learn on the job. […]
Unprotected exposure to asbestos can be deadly. Keep your workers safe with comprehensive training, effective exposure controls, and proper PPE. Asbestos was, and still is, a widely used substance. When the fibers stay bonded together, asbestos is safe. Asbestos becomes dangerous, however, when it becomes friable—meaning that it crumbles and releases airborne fibers that can […]
As you plan safety meetings and other safety training sessions, be sure think about the diverse factors represented in your workforce. There are many differences among employees in your workforce, and some of these differences can present a challenge when it’s time for safety training. To ensure effective training, you need to take these diverse […]
Teenagers have more accidents at work because they lack the experience to prevent them. As their supervisor, you can help make up for that by showing them how to do the job correctly and safely—and explaining clearly the risks of not following these steps. Don’t assume that a young person will understand what could go […]
Yesterday, we began a review of machine shop safety, and today we continue with more suggestions for making your shop a safe and productive place. Proper storage is right up there with good housekeeping when you’re working to make your machine shop a safer place. Raw materials and finished products, which are usually found in […]
Although every machine shop is unique, they all share certain hazards and require employees to follow similar rules to prevent accidents. By covering all the bases, you can provide a strong foundation for your machine shop safety program. A while back when OSHA inspected a woodworking shop, the compliance officer cited the company for 36 […]
Here’s a small company with some big safety achievements. The key to their success is focusing on “real work/most likely situations.” React Environment Professional Services Group, Inc. (REPSG) is a Philadelphia environmental remediation firm with just 25 employees who perform assessments and cleanups. When asked what led this small company to big safety success, Charlene […]
Today and tomorrow, we highlight two companies that have discovered that special something that drives value in their safety and health programs. Learn how they got there and the difference it has made. “Commitment” is among the most overused words in the safety universe, but at Strick Trailers, commitment really is the driving force. Strick […]
One of the most common health risks outdoors is contact with poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac. Many people get an itchy rash if they touch these plants—or if they touch clothes or tools that touched the plants. The rash may swell and get bumpy and blister, and possibly ooze or scab. Some people […]