Everything you need as a safety professional
When working around moving equipment not only is it important to ensure you’re not wearing loose clothing, but also check your hair. As this recent news story from a Philadelphia area manufacturer of corrugated displays shows, pulling your hair back…
A commuter train that failed to stop for a red signal resulted in the nation’s deadliest commuter train wreck in the last 40 years. Grieving relatives of the dead and injured learned that this horrendous tragedy was caused by a…
Bench grinders can cause serious injury if used incorrectly. By following the safe work practices listed below, you can help reduce the risk of injuring yourself or others while using these powerful tools. Safe work practices Personal protective equipment…
Over 80% of all workplace injury arises from worker behavior. We make mistakes, errors in judgement or simply do not have our full attention on the job and something happens. There is also a tendency to get so focused on…
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Hazardous noise exposure in the workplace poses a significant risk to the health and well-being of employees. Prolonged or excessive exposure to loud noise levels can result in irreversible hearing damage, leading to noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) and other related…
Safety in the workplace is of paramount importance, especially when dealing with hazardous chemicals and substances. Employees who handle, store, or come in contact with such materials need to be aware of the risks and best practices to prevent accidents…
Safety engineers develop procedures and system designs that protect people from illness and injury and property from damage. They combine their engineering and health and safety knowledge to ensure that chemicals, machinery, software, furniture, and other products do not harm…
When posed with the question “what is safety”, the answer may appear obvious. One person’s answer or perception of safety may be quite different from another’s. This perception of safety is often based on one’s own occupation and or experiences.…
Who needs fall protection equipment? If you said workers building bridges or cleaning office tower windows you would be right. But what about all the workers who work at lesser heights, just a few feet off the ground? They should…