Winter weather presents hazards including slippery roads/surfaces, strong winds and environmental cold conditions. While there are no specific federal regulations about working in extreme cold or heat, employees do have a right to a workplace “free from recognized hazards.” That includes exposure to extreme cold and heat. Below are a few tips on preventing slips, […]
A recent statistic published that nearly 3.7 million work-related injuries and illnesses are reported each year. In other words, a worker is injured at work every 7 seconds. Many of these injuries are avoidable. In the chart above, we list out the top three (3) workplace related injuries; and helpful tips to avoid lost work […]
Safety Data Sheets, formerly known as MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) are used for cataloging information on chemical compounds and chemical mixtures. SDS information shall include in-structions for safe use and potential hazards associated with a particular material or product. The SDS will also provide information if any “PPE” personal protective equipment is required. The […]
Hand Tool Safety According to OSHA… Employees who use hand and power tools and are exposed to the hazards of falling, flying, abrasive, and splashing objects should be provided with the appropriate personal protective equipment. All electrical connections for these tools must be suitable for the type of tool and the working conditions (wet, dusty, […]
Forklift & Heavy Equipment Safety OSHA estimates forklifts cause about 85 fatal accidents per year; 34,900 accidents result in serious injury, 61,800 are classified as non-serious. There are about 855,900 forklifts in the U.S, therefore, over 11% of all forklifts will be involved in some type of accident each year! How fast should you […]
Caught In/Between Injuries What is a caught between accident? In your line of work, that covers a lot of ground. Crushing accidents and injuries occur on a daily basis in the heavy equipment construction business. In addition, slips and falls getting on / off heavy equipment is also a daily hazard. Ways to Prevent Caught […]
