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- Industrial Equipment Safety by Gracie Cruz
Safety is number one in all workplaces, regardless of the line of work you are in. But industrial equipment safety may be the most important concept to remember, especially when one is working beside large industrial equipment that could result in dangerous accidents (even death) if not taken note of. Industrial safety is crucial for all employees working in this kind of environment. - OSHA Levies Huge Fines For Improper Record Keeping by Tom Lynde
OSHA makes unannounced visits and levies big fines for improper record keeping in regard to injuries and illnesses. They are the only self funded agency in the federal government, so fines are how they exist. - Fifteen Forklift Safety Precautions For Operators by Paul Julian
Far too many people are injured and even killed in the United States every year due to forklift accidents. In fact, the injury toll is estimated to be over 34,900 per year with almost 100 of those resulting in death. The statistics aren't good. - Different Types of Safety Signs by Sam Russ
Safety signs are needed to specify a situation, activity or object that has to be avoided. They are used to provide information about how to follow safety at the work or other places. Different colors, illumination and sound are made use of in safety signs. Their placement differs depending on what their message is. - Choosing Safety Work Boots by Michelle Rozzo
A pair of safety work boots can protect your feet from unnecessary injuries. People working at dangerous workplaces such as building or construction sites especially need proper protective footwear. - Potential Cleaning Accidents - Slips and Trips by James Brack
This article provides information about common accidents cleaning companies face in the workplace. The most common accidents of all are slips and trips, and are caused by a number of avoidable factors. - All You Need to Know About Construction Safety Training by Martin Sejas
Most construction contractors know that construction safety training plays an important role in the workplace safety of personnel. However, few know what is actually involves. This article outlines what needs to be covered by training as well as where you access the right training. - DOT Training of Supervisors With a Web Course For Drug Free Workplace and DOT Compliance by Daniel Feerst
DOT Training and education of supervisors using a web course does not have to be complicated or confusing. The right kind of training is hard to find, but if you Google for a "reasonable suspicion web course" you'll at least a couple suitable programs. Here are the elements of a web course to ensure 100% compliance--(possibly the only way to get it) while reducing risk to your company and keeping compliant with DOT alcohol and drug education of supervisor mandates. - Winter Work Gloves That Can Save Your Hands by Neil Street
Working in cold weather can be more than an annoyance, it can be dangerous. Making sure you have the best hand protection possible can help you get your job done more quickly, more efficiently, and more safely. - OSHA 10 by Chad Marshman
What is OSHA 10 hour training? Is it required? Who should get certified? Where can I get certified? This article provides the answers to these questions and more. - Fireproof Storage Cabinets - One of Two Essential Parts of Any Industrial Fire Prevention Plan by Travis Zdrazil
Where do you store your flammable liquids? Read on to discover the two key parts to any industrial fire prevention plan. - Anti Fatigue Matting - How to Improve Your Employees' Productivity by Increasing Their Comfort by Travis Zdrazil
Is your staff complaining of fatigue? Are they standing as part of their job for prolonged periods of time? If so, read on for the solution. - Electrical Safety Standards and the Importance of PAT Testing Labels by Sam Qam
Perhaps, the most important, yet ignored, aspect of modern electrical appliances is their safety vis-a-vis their users. Considering the influx of foreign cheap electrical appliances in our markets due to globalization, safety becomes paramount. Unfortunately, most of these cheap electrical goods have not undergone rigorous testing to ensure that the users do not experience any unpleasant surprises due to electric shocks. - Construction Safety Training - The Role of Videos in the Training Session by Robert Brant
Good construction safety practices benefit everyone involved. By reducing the numbers of injuries and deaths, they also lower property damage, legal liability, workers' compensation claims, and time missed from work. A good safety training program helps the employer keep up with safety training requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). - Workplace Violence - Are You the Potential Target of an Aggressive Employee? by Jeffrey Miller
The leading cause of work-related injury and death for managers today, is from an aggressive employee committing an act of workplace violence! This article uncovers some of the key signs and signals that you may be the target of an employee attack. - Workplace Violence - 5 Types of Attackers Your Workplace Violence Plan Must Account For! by Jeffrey Miller
When most managers and business owners think about the topic of workplace violence, they limit their definition to employee-on-employee violence. And yet, the aggressive employee is only one type of assailant who commits acts of workplace violence! This article outlines the other 4! - Safety on the Job by Jonathan Morgan
A wood chip flies into someone's eye, a hammer hits a finger instead of a nail, a laborer trips and falls over a cord someone left carelessly lying around... These are just a few of the situations likely to arise for contractors and their employees. Often times things like these happen all too fast. - Work Smart Not Hard - How to Properly Use a Pallet Jack by Dan M Smith
Tips on how to properly use a pallet jack. This will get you pointed in the right direction. - Buying the Right Salt Spreader For Your Home Or Business by Anthony Meyers
Choosing a salt spreader that is right for your home or business is simple with a little consideration. There are two main types of spreaders available, giving you the choice of using salt only, or a salt and sand combination. Along with these choices, you will also find that you have several options for the type of spreader that you would like to use. - Should I Become a "First Aider?" by Tracy Wallbank
This article looks at the role and thoughts if you are asked to become a first aider in your work place. Many people are not sure what this role covers but this gives a brief overview of what you may want to know. - How to Lower Your Risk and Exposure - Fire and Life Safety Planning by Kathy Toews
Having a Fire Safety Plan isn't enough to reduce your risk and exposure in case of an emergency. Planning is only one component of a successful program, training as well as maintaining an up-to-date plan are also crucial to its success. - Empowering 'True' First Responders by Kathy Toews
Empowering building occupants to become 'true' first responders can significantly impact the outcome of an emergency or disaster in a positive manner. Having a Fire and Life Safety Plan with standard operating procedures enables people to know how to react in a time of crisis. - Office Heaters - Effective and Silent by Megha Sareen
An office heater produces heat by transferring radiant heat which is generally done with infrared waves. These heaters are lightweight which allows the unit to be easily mounted and installed to radiate heat in any direction, and increases its portability. - Are Water Fire Extinguishers Suitable For Your Business? by Bennett Glover
There is a plethora of fire safety devices in the market today. Even so, water fire extinguishers remain as some of the most popular firefighting tools because of their simplicity in terms of content, operation, and servicing. This type of fire extinguisher covers Class A fires such as those that involve ordinary combustible materials like wood, paper, cloth, cardboard, and furnishings. - What Fire Extinguisher is Ideal For My Business? by Bennett Glover
You have worked all your life to achieve the success of your business and now that you are on the top or almost there, you would want to protect everything you have worked for against possible threats such as a fire accident. As you probably know, fire in the business is quite a common scenario particularly for those that handle combustible items and flammable chemicals. - Incident Report Template - Save Time and Money by Rebecca Kruger
Are you looking for an incident report template? If you are creating safety systems for your new project or business, then you could be looking for ways to save time and money and get your job done quicker. A safety plan may include an incident report and you could use an incident report template to generate these reports it easily and quickly. - All You Need to Know About Construction Hazards by Martin Sejas
On any construction site, it is important to identify construction hazards because commencing work. This way, workplace accidents can be significantly reduced. This article will outline the most important hazards you should be on the lookout for. - Shift Worker Fatigue - Is it Real Or Are You Just Talking Yourself Into It? by Audra Starkey
If you're a shift worker then the term 'shift worker fatigue' is a sensitive topic because it pretty much sums up your entire existence - fatigued. But is this really true or are we anticipating shift worker fatigue by just talking about it? - Having CO2 Fire Extinguishers in Your Business Places by Bennett Glover
Installing your business places with the adequate fire fighting devices can definitely help you in times of need. One of these fire fighting devices is a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher. When fire breaks out in your work place, it will not only help you extinguish it from further spreading, but more importantly, it will give you means to protect and save your building's occupants. An average of 77,000 fire incidents are reported in the UK for the year 2008; and having such an alarming amount only entail business owners to make their fire preventive measures more efficient. - Tell Your Employees to Park it! Get New Office Chairs by Vernon Haynes
There was an interesting study recently done that showed companies who invested in new office chairs for their employees had significantly lower health care costs that companies who did not take this initiative. It is interesting to consider this, especially with the current health care debate going on in Washington, D.C., and the fact that employers across the country are trying to figure out ways to reduce their health care costs without playing "the take away" game with their employees.
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