15 Home Insurance Safety Tips to Lower Premiums
“As a homeowner, protecting your property and loved ones is a top priority. But did you know that taking proactive steps to ensure your home’s safety can also have a significant impact on your insurance premiums? By implementing simple yet…
Scaffolding Safety Tips
Working at height can be dangerous if the proper precautions aren’t taken. In fact, scaffolding-related accidents account for a large number of injuries in the construction industry every year. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), around 4,500 scaffolding-related…
Vehicle Backing Safety Facts
Most drivers spend less than 1% of their driving time in reverse, yet national statistics indicate that about one-quarter of all collisions occur while backing. Backing incident rates are even higher among fleet drivers, accounting for up to half of…
Gasoline Safety Tips
Gasoline is a major fuel source to power vehicles, lawnmowers, boats, motorcycles, snowblowers, tractors, and some light planes. It is a vital part of everyday life. However, failing to properly handle and store it can lead to illnesses, injuries, fires,…
Photo of the day: Flood Safety Tips
Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in many countries. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering floodwaters can lead to injury or death.( flood safety ) Floods…
Video: Avoiding line of Fire: Safety Moment#36
The term “line of fire” in safety is very common when talking about the hazards of a work task. Depending on the work being completed, there could be many different lines of fire or there could be very few. It…
Video: Aerial Work Platform Safety: Safety Moment#35
Aerial work platforms are powerful machines that help us in many maintenance and construction projects. If used correctly, these pieces of equipment can provide quick and easy access to work areas that were once almost impossible to reach. While there…
How to use Plate Clamps Safely: Safety Moment#34
Plate clamps, or sheet clamps, make difficult lifts safer and easier. While these strong lifting tools allow for faster production speeds, they should not be used haphazardly. The use of plate lifting clamps requires an operator who is trained on…
Photo of the day: Incident Investigations
When workplace incidents happen, they must be investigated properly and by the right individuals. As incidents have the potential to result in injury, illness, and fatalities, it is important for the investigators to identify the root cause so future incidents…
Photo of the day: 10 Scaffold Safety Essentials
Fall hazards are the leading cause of construction worker deaths, accounting for almost half of all fatalities in construction each year. OSHA estimates that approximately 65 percent of construction workers perform some work on scaffolds each year. Without an understanding of…
Tips to Avoid Standstill Accidents: Safety Moment#33
Commuting to and from work or from Jobsite to Jobsite can feel monotonous. However, it’s vital to remain alert and prepared – even at a red light. A momentary distraction or a poorly maintained vehicle is all it takes for an accident to occur, one which can even…
Common Causes of the workplace incident: Safety Moment#32
Accidents can happen any time obviously, they’re not intentional, and there are infinite possibilities for something to go wrong. You can avoid many accidents, however, by taking certain precautions to ensure that the most likely mishaps will not occur. Mike…
Machinery Guarding: Safety Moment#31
This safety moment video is about selecting and fitting the right type of guards on machinery to protect workers operating, cleaning, or servicing machines. It details the use and benefits of a range of different guards including permanently fixed, fixed, interlocking,…
Electrical Safety While Working From Home: Safety Moment#30
Do you have a home office or work from home? Follow these electrical safety tips to keep you and your home safe from electrical hazards. Avoid overloading outlets Unplug appliances when not in use to save energy and minimize the…
Cranes Stability and Tipping: Safety Moment#29
Of all crane-related accidents, tipping accidents are the most common. Crane operators who fail to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines regarding crane ratings are sure to suffer a tipping incident sooner or later. Possibly you have experienced a tipping incident where…
Safety Net Regulations: Safety Moment#28
Safety nets are quickly becoming the preferred method of fall prevention in construction. Learn what they are, and how to make sure your safety net passes the test. When I got my first construction job after moving to a big…
Quick Tips for Avoiding Pinch Point Injuries: Safety Moment#27
Pinch points are a leading cause of injury within the construction industry. Learn what they are and how you can avoid pinch point related injuries. “I am the only woman working in the shop at my company. The men have…
Video: Working safely Near powerlines -Safety Moment#26
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Workers who operate horticultural mobile elevating work platforms (H/MEWPs) in orchards, or other horticulture workplaces, are at significant risk of accidental contact with overhead power lines. in the video below we will provide you with safety Moment presentation , you…
Video: Winter’s Hidden Hazard -Safety Moment#25
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Video: Isocyanates Exposure -Safety Moment#24
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This video highlights the hazards of isocyanates during the application of finish coatings. Depending on the length of exposure and the level of worker protection, health effects range from burns to iscyanate asthma, which can be fatal.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Click here…
Video: Electrical Safety Awareness -Safety Moment#23
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This electrical awareness video is focused on identifying hazards around electricity on the job site. All other hazards on the job require the same focus and respect while performing your hazard assessments and should not be disregarded or have any…
Oil & extraction: hazards, controls & resources -Safety Moment#22
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]According to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, in 2016 there are currently between 150,000 and 160,000 people employed in oil & gas extraction in the United States. The most common careers in the energy & oil industry include geoscientists; petroleum engineers;…
Exposure Limit Terms -Safety Moment#21
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Exposure limits play a critical role in keeping your workers safe. They mark the cut-off point at which exposure to a given substance is no longer safe. When that cut-off point is reached, appropriate engineering controls or PPE must be used to…
Keeping Warehouse Personnel Safe 6 Key Tips -Safety Moment#20
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Warehouse work may seem simple or straightforward, but the hazards are numerous. There are often limited sightlines and mobile machinery like forklifts, trucks, and robots moving around in close proximity to workers. There are heavy loads on pallets being shifted…
