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 […]
