Changing Forklift Batteries

Changing the battery in a forklift may seem like a pretty straight forward task, but there are many hazards associated with it. Before you attempt to remove the battery from a forklift, ensure you don t have any jewelry on.…

Hand Injuries – Lacerations

In a recent study of hand injuries the leading cause of injury was contact with cutting or piercing objects, most often pieces of metal, razors and knives, power tools and nails. Fingers and hands were the most-injured body parts among…

What IS Safety?

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.…

Falls From Any Height

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…