Tuesday Safety Tip: Handling Flammable Liquids
A variety of products are considered flammable and should always be handled with care. Flammable liquids are easily ignited by sparks, hot surfaces, and open flames. The most dangerous aspect of...
View ArticleTuesday Safety Tip: Asbestos Exposure
According to Asbestos.com, "Asbestos exposure is the No. 1 cause of work-related deaths in the world. Americans who worked in construction, manufacturing, and other blue-collar industries are most at...
View ArticleTuesday Safety Tip: Excavation and Trenching
In construction, some of the most dangerous operations are excavation and trenching. According to OSHA, a trench is “a narrow underground excavation that is deeper than it is wide, and is no wider than...
View ArticleTuesday Safety Tip: Handling Explosives
The use and handling of explosives can be incredibly dangerous and should always be done using extreme caution. It must be performed by competent workers with appropriate training and experience....
View ArticleTuesday Safety Tip: Erecting Steel Standards
As per OSHA, "despite being covered since 1971 under the original steel erection standard, America's 56,000 steel erectors continue to suffer 35 fatal accidents per year, a rate of one death per 1,600...
View ArticleTuesday Safety Tip: Wearing Proper PPE
When working with any equipment that produces intense flames, heat, or an electrical arc, working with caution and taking all preventative safety measures is a must to help ensure your safety and that...
View ArticleTuesday Safety Tip: Safety with Hand Tools
Hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, chisels, pliers, and screwdrivers, are often an underrated source of potential injury. These tools might seem harmless, but they can result in serious injuries...
View ArticleTuesday Safety Tip: Safety in High-Risk Areas
Working in high-risk areas, such as a loading dock, can present a variety of hazards and safety issues for employees. In addition to always paying attention to what they’re doing, workers must always...
View ArticleTuesday Safety Tip: Working with Compressed Gas
Compressed gases pose a variety of hazards such as flammability, toxicity, and corrosivity. According to the University of North Carolina, "compressed gas" means: A gas or mixture of gases having, in a...
View ArticleTuesday Safety Tip: Corrosive Chemicals
Corrosive chemicals can cause serious harm to workers are regularly exposed to these materials. From bloody noses to corroding teeth, giving workers imperative safety information when working with...
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