Quick Guide to Control wood dust hazards at work
Wood is used to create products from fine furniture to the home that you live in. While many people may admire the workmanship in these items, how many of us take the time to consider the hazards a worker undergoes…
Photo of the day: Ergonomic chair and office chair safety tips
Office chairs are an integral part of the workplace environment. Responsible for supporting us as we work and keeping us comfortable, these items play more of a role in our daily life than we often think. In fact It doesn’t…
Scaffold Safety self Audit and checklist
The purpose of this Scaffold checklist is two-fold: 1) to answer questions to help employers and employees understand the requirements to protect employees who use scaffolds, and 2) to provide employers with a self-audit tool to ensure their company complies…
Night Blindness Facts
About 30% of jobs require some driving. Workers who drive at night including nearly over-the-road truckers and delivery drivers face a three times greater risk of death than when driving during the day. Why is driving at night so dangerous?…
Marking and Identification of Lifting Accessories
Lifting Accessories and equipment are marked for a variety of reasons, the most important of which is to give it a unique identity (ID). The ID mark is the link between the item and the documents recording its initial certification…
Photo of the day: Whole Body Vibration
Many Workers especially Farmers and bus drivers report musculoskeletal pain, even more so than other industries. Ther report pain in the back, shoulder, arm, hand, and legs throughout their working years. A significant risk factor for back pain is exposure…
Fall Protection Lanyards and SRLs, Inspection Criteria
Wearing personal fall protection equipment while working at height, including lanyards and self-retracting lifelines (SRLs), is the key to returning home safely at the end of every shift. Lanyards and SRLs are critical pieces of “personal fall protection,” and are approved for…
The stress of Traumatic Incident
Emergency workers must respond quickly to natural disasters, such as earthquakes or hurricanes, and to manmade disasters, such as technological failures or terrorist attacks. These workers are at risk of experiencing stress from what psychologists refer to as a traumatic incident….
Photo of the day: Substation Safety Equipment
Reducing the risk of workplace injuries is a high priority among industries, and is especially so in the electric power industry ( substation building ). Firms across all sectors are implementing substation safety programs to help employees avoid injury at…
Creating safety in welding operations
Welders take pride in their work after all, their welds are visible for all to see. To avoid injury, welders must also take pride in their safety and make sure safety is also visible for all to see. Every day,…
Working Outdoors Facts
Hot summer months pose special risks for working outdoors and workers exposed to heat, sun, and other hazards. Employers and workers should know the potential hazards in their workplaces and how to manage them. In this article, you will be…
