Forklift Safety

When operating a forklift it is important to follow all safety precautions. Forklifts are powerful tools that allow you to move, lift, and place heavy loads that you could otherwise not do alone. However, great risk is involved. Here you will learn the safe way to operate forklifts and avoid hazardous conditions. The first step […]

How a Carbon Monoxide Detector Can Save Your Life

Every year 10,000 people in the United States are hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning, about 15%, (or 1,500 people) die in the process. Carbon monoxide, the deadly gas created from partially burned fossil fuel such as heating oil, gasoline, natural gas or propane is called the “silent killer” because the victim never sees it […]

Safety Precautions When Using Ladders

There’s a gambling superstition that if you pass under a ladder on your way to the casino, you should turn back and go home. It’s considered bad luck. Many would shrug it off as nonsense, but the number of accidents caused in the vicinity of ladders seems to confirm the myth. Ladders and stepladders are […]

Trenching: Steps to Take Before Digging

We all know that when it comes to digging trenches, workers tend to get a little over-excited. They want to bring in that bulldozer and get the job done ASAP! It must be that rush of excitement they get when they hear the engine roaring or the sight of mounds of dirt pouring into a […]

Health & Safety Essentials for Manufacturing Companies

Those who work in manufacturing tend to be exposed to risks that are less prevalent than in other areas of employment. Despite the risks, however, the manufacturing environment can be a safe place to work so long as full attention is given to the applicable health and safety regulations. Here we will look at some […]

Staying Safe at Work

Staying safe at work means different things to different workers. For construction workers, safety is mostly about prevention of falls and other injuries, especially injuries caused by malfunctioning tools or other construction equipment. In an office, the safety concerns are likely to be about getting out of a high-rise during a fire or violence prevention […]

2012 Summer Safety Tips

Summer is in full swing, and that means opening pools, buying sunscreen, taking swim lessons, and becoming knowledgeable about summer safety practices. Here are common but necessary tips for making sure you’re protected while enjoying the beautiful weather. SUN SAFETY Before sun exposure, apply sunscreen with a minimum sun protection factor, or SPF, of 30. […]