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 may be forced to work very close to hazards. Proper guarding may not exist to prevent falls and the air…
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 traveled through the body, the person’s overall health, and how quickly the person is treated. An electrical shock may cause…
Photo of the day: Chemical Spill Emergency Response
Accidental release of chemicals can occur on campus at any time. A chemical release can result in either exposure to a person or as a spill contaminating work areas or the environment. There is a potential for the development of…
Photo of the day: Construction Site fire Safety
The combination of hazardous activities, such as hot work, large quantities of fuel, flammable liquids, wood, liquefied gas (LPG), and potential issues with escape mean that construction sites pose a very real fire risk. A fire on a construction site…
