Getting Caught

Have you ever tried to rip an old towel into rags and after straining without success, had to go looking for scissors? You’ve just witnessed a safe demonstration of the strength of some of today’s fabrics. But thousands of workers…

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Hand-held grinders

Hand-held 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 Download…

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New Employees

Working safely is a team effort. You look out for other workers and they look out for you. Taking responsibility for others is especially important when it comes to new and young workers. They need you to keep an eye…

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The Colors of Safety

As you drive down the road you’ll see all sorts of signs and many different colors. We know that red signs typically indicate a mandate such as STOP or YIELD and yellow signs typically indicate a warning. Safety signs have…

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Hand & Power Tools

HAND & POWER TOOLS – AMPUTATION HAZARDS What are the sources of amputations in the workplace? Amputations are some of the most serious and debilitating workplace injuries. They are widespread and involve a variety of activities and equipment. Amputations occur…

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Swing-fall hazards

Swing-fall hazards Be careful not to tie off to an anchor in such a way that if you fall, you’ll swing into an obstruction. This is called a swing-fall hazard. A swing fall can be as harmful as falling to…

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Anchor

An anchor—what you connect your lanyard or lifeline to—is a key element of any personal fall protection system. . An anchor may consist of a load-rated strap or sling wrapped around a substantial structural member of a building. Na anchor…

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