Preventing Carbon Monoxide Exposure at Work
People who work around heavy machinery, fire or ignition sources should recognize these risks of carbon monoxide exposure and how to protect themselves.
Read moreProper Chainsaw Safety and Operation
Employers can reduce the risk of chainsaw injuries by training their employees on proper chainsaw safety and operation, and appropriate PPE.
Hand and Pinch Point Safety
Hand injuries can be avoided by providing employees with proper PPE and these hand and pinch point safety training tips and techniques.
Read moreElectrical Safety Training: Arc Flash
Workers who are required to work with or around arc flash hazards must understand the risks involved and how they can protect themselves and their coworkers.
Read moreConfined Space Safety and Awareness
To lessen the likelihood of injury and death in confined spaces, your facility should properly follow all confined space permit regulations and train workers on safe confined space entry procedures.
Read moreHot Work and Arc Welding: What You Need to Know
Hot work can pose a serious health hazard to workers, but facilities can help avoid accidents with training and safe work practices.
Read moreSecurity Threat Awareness
While most workplaces are generally safe environments, employees should be aware of potential security threats and prevention tactics.
Read moreMachine Guarding
Manufacturers design their machines to protect operators from coming into contact with hazardous parts. Despite this, machines cause more than 18,000 injuries—including amputations, lacerations, and crushing injuries—in the United States each year.
Read moreHand and Power Tool Safety
According to a study conducted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, hand and power tool injuries send an average of 400,000 people to the emergency room each year. These tools can cause lacerations, puncture wounds, dismemberment, burns, electrical shock, and death. Fortunately, there are many preventative measures that employees can take to prevent tool injuries from occurring.
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