Whether there is no injury, a small bruise or scratch, or an amputation, the consequences of unsafe acts and conditions are left to chance. A ratio showing a relationship between the number of near-miss incidents and injury incidents reported by researchers shows that for every 15 near-miss incidents, there will... read more →
Housekeeping is a very critical issue when it comes to safety. If your housekeeping habits are poor, the result may be employee injuries-or even death, and even difficulty in securing future work. How can such a "minor" issue have such serious consequences? Here are some results of poor housekeeping practices:... read more →
While the basic motive for guarding is to protect, not prohibit, guards are often looked upon by employees as obstacles. However, guards… wherever they are located and whatever their function . . . they are placed for protection. Specifically, machine guards are used to protect against direct contact with moving... read more →
Almost everyone has been guilty of speeding through a job. We forget, until it's too late, that "hurry up can hurt". In just about every instance, hurrying on the job does not do much to increase productivity. Usually it is simply an easy way to get a job done—get a... read more →
Lifting Safety Many painful injuries happen to workers because they forget several basic manual material handling suggestions. Here are a few pointers about lifting and handling: • Plan your path of execution and make sure it is free of debris and obstacles. • First, think of your toes, in case... read more →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0Rk-eIzsuk The best way to uncover hazards is to do an inspection. There are many different types of inspections, from thorough reviews to quick scans. Everyone should get into the habit of doing quick visual surveys of any area they walk or drive into. No matter where you work –... read more →
Stats Canada estimates that about 3,300 fires originate in extension cords each year, killing 50 people and injuring about 270 others. The most frequent causes of such fires are short circuits, overloading, damage and/or misuse of extension cords. Today we'll look at some tips for use of extension cords Use... read more →
Complacency is perhaps one of the biggest problems in industry when completing our day to day tasks. When we become “used” to things being a certain way each time we observe them, we often become oblivious to the hazards they present. When it comes to safety, complacency can have fatal... read more →
Construction is a highly hazardous industry involving a spectrum of potentially dangerous activities. Workers will often engage in tasks that leave them susceptible to significant risks, including falls, injury by heavy machinery and equipment, electrocution, and exposure to silica dust and asbestos. READ MORE
