Injury Prevention Month
Strive for an accident-free life April is Injury Prevention Month. What have you been doing during the past year to prevent injuries on the job and at home? At work, have you: Followed safety rules? Worn required PPE? Applied what you’ve learned in safety meetings to your job? Reported workplace
Inspection for Fire Prevention
Take steps to prevent fires at home October is National Home Inspection Month, which makes this the perfect time to inspect your home for fire hazards. Look for: Old wiring and overloaded electrical circuits Worn or damaged outlets and cords and plugs on lamps and appliances Extension cords run under
Machine Guard Safety
Machine Guards: Know how to inspect and use them Machines cause thousands of serious injuries each year. Some danger spots to watch for include: The point of operation where the machine works on material Power-transmission parts, such as flywheels, pulleys, belts, chains, couplings, spindles, cams, and gears Other moving pieces,
Heat Wave Safety
Tips for surviving extremely hot weather. A heat wave is defined as three or more days of temperatures 90 degrees or higher. Most summers you can count on at least one heat wave. So remember these tips for surviving extreme heat in good health: Slow down. High heat and humidity
National Electrical Safety Month
Don’t be careless with electricity. May is National Electrical Safety Month, which makes this the perfect time to review these electrical safety precautions: Inspect work areas daily for such hazards as flickering lights, warm switches or receptacles, sticking switches, burning odors, loose connections, and damaged wires. Report problems to a
Personal Protective Equipment Does a Body Good
Don’t get caught without personal protective equipment. OK, so you’re starting your work shift. Let’s say you’re required to wear personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, a hard hat, and safety shoes on the job. Do you say, “Who needs all that stuff? I’ll be careful.” If so, you