Accident Investigation for Everyone
The accident investigation is a key component of an effective safety process, but very few investigations achieve their intended purpose.…
Tag: Injuries
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…
Photo of the day: Confined space safety Precautions
Employees must sometimes work in areas that have configurations that don’t allow for regular safety precautions. In these spaces, employees…
Photo of the day: Electric shock survival
The danger from an electrical shock depends on the type of current, how high the voltage is, how the current…
Pedestrian safety in the industry
Employees can easily recognize the hazards associated with material handling, welding, machine operation, electrical work, and other dangerous job tasks,…
SAFETY’S TOP 10
Every day, millions of people arrive at their place of work in order to perform their jobs and support their…
Photo of the day: Most common safety incidents in the workplace
All kinds of injuries can occur in the workplace, which can cost both the employer and the employee valuable time and…
Minor and Severe Cuts: Workplace First Aid Basics
If you’ve dealt with enough of them, you know that not every cut is the same. Many of them are…
Workplace Wellness Initiatives to Improve Workplace Safety
Workplace injuries are expensive. The 2017 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index reported that U.S. businesses spent more than a billion dollars each…
Work-Related Stress short guide
This Guide answers some common questions about work-related stress. It explains what it is, and what you can do about…
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…
How to Prevent Needlestick Injuries?
As an employer of health care workers, you want and need to provide a safe and healthy workplace for your…
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…
Hidden Costs of Accidents and It’s Measuring
Safety professionals know that there are hefty costs to workplace accidents. An injured worker comes with all sorts of price…
How to Conduct a Risk Assessment
A risk assessment is a series or set of processes used to identify potential health and safety hazards, analyze and…
Steps to Conducting an Effective Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
A Job Safety Analysis (JSA), also known as a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), is a technique used to examine all aspects…
Near Miss incidents Overview
Near miss incidents, close calls, or close shaves have often been referred to as “safety in the shadows,” as this…
Major Trauma: Crushes, Amputation, Impalement and it’s First Aid
When a lot of people think of First Aid, they think of bandages and gauze, cuts and scrapes, and controlling…
Patient handling Risks and Control Measures
Patient handling is the top cause of injury among care workers. Care workers who move people are at significant risk…
Not All Injuries Can Be Prevented
The statement “All injuries can be prevented” has been bandied around for decades. Some people even have added, “All injuries…
Don’t ignore shoulder pain-Safety Moment #11
In 2012, more than 68,000 cases involving days away from work occurred due to shoulder injuries, according to the National…
E-Books:Successful health and safety management
Successful health and safety management was prepared by HSE as a practical guide for directors, managers, health and safety professionals…
Tool Box Talk: Manual Handling of loads at work
Manual Handling Operation is any transporting or supporting of a load, including the lifting, lowering, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying…
E-Books:First Aid
First Aid by the U.S. Army medical department. This 224-page book was published for non-medical service members who must rely heavily on…