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WHAT WOULD YOU DO if a coworker or employee called and said someone was injured? Have you taken first-aid training so you would KNOW what to do? The contractor industry is a leader in accidents and injury rates continue to be high—so knowing first-aid basics is a must. The following is a list of helpful hints when first aid is …
Why is vehicle maintenance so important? The answer should be obvious. A driver spending a full day on the road needs to feel confident that his vehicle will function efficiently and safely under all driving conditions. The owner of the vehicle is interested in preventive maintenance, too. The simplest and most economical way of protecting the original investment is through …
We use extension cords almost every day both at work and at home. These are very useful devices, but they can present a fire or shock hazard when either worn out or used improperly. Types of Extension Cords Extension cords come in either two- or three-wire types. Two-wire extension cords should only be used to operate one or two small …
So you have some new employees. In addition to the communication training you’ll be giving them as they onboard, you also need to provide some basic safety training to help ensure they don’t hurt themselves. You can never take for granted their knowledge in this important area. Here are several safety topics to think about. First Aid & Emergency: Where …
Most of us know that accidents are caused by only two things—unsafe acts or practices, and unsafe conditions. Some of us even know that 9 out of 10 accidents are the result of unsafe acts, or things we do when we know better. This is kind of strange if you think about it. We have more to fear from our …
Have you checked lately on the manner in which you make turns while driving? Do you signal intention to turn properly? Show consideration for pedestrians and other drivers who might be affected. There is a right way to make turns with safety and without causing annoyance or danger to others. It is done by letting everyone know just when and …
The days of old-style safety glasses are numbered. Today, you have a selection of protective eye wear that rivals the style of designer glasses. Employees can now select a style that is most flattering to their face. They also have a choice of different colors, protection factors, and prices. When choosing safety glasses the primary consideration is to ensure that …
Your hands are one of your most valuable assets. Without them, you wouldn’t be able to touch, hold, feel, write, or gesture. In fact, you couldn’t do much of anything. Too often, however, we take them for granted. We don’t pay attention to how we treat or mistreat them! Just a few examples of when your hands should be protected …
Unlike a western gunfight shootout at the corral on television, serious accidents can cause real anguish and suffering so real and vivid that persons involved or nearby bystanders rarely forget. An accident without injury though is more like the bloodless, painless fakery of television violence—perhaps without real purpose in the drama, and therefore easy to forget. In real life there …
One thousand eye injuries occur in American workplaces every day. These injuries are responsible for over $3,000,000.00 annually in medical, lost production, and workers’ compensation costs!! Why are these injuries occurring? Three out of five injuries happen because the worker was not wearing any eye protection at the time of the accident. About 40% of the injured workers were wearing …
