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Many workers are injured and killed each year while working in confined spaces. An estimated 60% of the fatalities have been among the would-be rescuers. A confined space can be more hazardous than regular workspaces for many reasons. To effectively…
Why is lifting equipment safety important? Moving machine parts of lifting equipment or falling or ejected materials can hit and injure people. Body parts can also be pulled in or caught between rollers, belts, chains, and pulley drives. Sharp edges…
Welcome back, HSE professionals! Today, we’re going back to basics with the top 10 questions and answers related to Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE). Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out in the field, revisiting fundamental concepts is…
Building a robust safety culture is paramount in any workplace to ensure the well-being of employees and the overall success of the organization. Safety leadership and culture play a pivotal role in shaping the attitudes and behaviors of employees toward…
Whether you work at height every day or only on occasion, working safely should always remain a top priority. It takes one mistake to turn a routine task into a serious injury or fatality. You must be prepared to protect…
Discuss how wall openings need to be protected. Tips for guarding windows: According to preliminary fatality data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were at least 442 construction worker fatalities during 2007 as a result of falls from…
Man Gets Arm Stuck at Sharonville Factory Police tell Local 12 the 32 year old worker got his arm stuck in a machine at Cincinnati Preserving around 8:15 a.m.. The factory is on East Kemper and Reading Roads. Cincinnati Preserving…
In a world where workplace safety is a universal concern, the role of a safety supervisor takes center stage. The responsibilities of a safety supervisor extend beyond borders, reflecting a commitment to creating secure environments for workers worldwide. In this…
Whenever possible, move objects to a safe place before heating, cutting, or welding. Remove or effectively screen all fire hazards where the welding job is to take place. Keep passageways, ladders, and stairs clear of hoses, cables, and other equipment.…
It’s quite natural to think of your home as the safest place you can be. After all, that is where you escape the cares of the world and the pressures of work. However, many serious accidents happen at home. Painful…
When an accident happens, a first aid program that meets the requirements of the law and is tailored to the type and size of the workplace can literally make the difference between life and death, or between recovery and permanent…
We all go to these company safety meeting what a waste of time. I been driving for years and they have this guy who doesn’t even drive a truck come and tell me how to drive. I have to get…