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Training is the number one element in accident, incident, and illness avoidance. Check the articles here frequently for the latest and best tips on techniques, trends, programs and equipment. We offer explanations for group, one-one, or self-directed situations, in both general and specific work activities. Your training will be both easier and more effective if you do.
October 4–8, 2010, is Drive Safely Work Week, sponsored by the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS). “This year’s campaign is focused on the dangers of distracted driving.” Use the statistics in “Why It Matters” to make your employees aware of just how dangerous distracted driving is. While the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration […]
Powered conveyors are extremely useful time- and energy-savers. But they’re also potentially extremely hazardous—especially to workers without proper training. Conveyors are one of the earliest forms of automation and are widely used as a means of moving materials efficiently and safely. Cutting down on the amount of materials handled manually can reduce the risks of […]
Almost every employee is a material handler at some time on the job. Everyone lifts and shifts something, and that means everyone needs to be trained to handle materials safely. Virtually every job involves some handling of materials—even your job. You likely lift the odd box, move piles of folders, or carry home a loaded […]
Make your employees “accident aware” by informing them of what the organization is doing to prevent accidents. And let them know that they are a part of all of these accident prevention processes. Their input will be solicited and valued as the organization makes its decisions to create and maintain a safe workplace. For example, […]
Older workers are experienced, loyal, and knowledgeable about company culture and safety processes. The days of retiring at age 62 or so are over for many. Instead of playing golf and gardening, many older Americans are at work. There’s no doubt that as people age, certain skills and faculties may diminish. Yet, while it seems […]
Despite the fact that carbon monoxide is a potentially deadly hazard, it doesn’t have to be a killer. Your workers can prevent exposures if they’re properly trained. When poisoning is the hazard, prevention is the only way to go. Swift and competent first aid could save the life of a worker overcome by carbon monoxide […]
Sexual harassment can be a safety issue at work. Why? All your employees have a right to fair treatment at work. If they feel sexually threatened either directly or through a hostile environment, they may be distracted and unable to follow all safety precautions because they are worrying about a situation they should not have […]
September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Your workers know that these addictions are harmful to them personally, but you need to also impress upon them that drug and alcohol addictions are potentially harmful to co-workers as well. Outline for them the following hazards of workplace drug use: Increased accidents and safety violations […]
Human error is the major cause of electrical accidents. Accidents happen when workers don’t recognize electrical hazards or fail to take precautions to protect against those hazards. Key provisions of OSHA’s general industry electrical standard for employee safety are contained in the safety-related work practices sections (29 CFR 1910.331-335). These sections give you specific requirements […]
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. […]