Monthly Safety Topics

In most everything we do, we find a “trick” to make the process easier and faster. After we develop these tricks, they become work habits in our everyday activities. Developing everyday safety habits can keep you injury-free throughout the year. Here are 10 safety habits to live by: Set Your Own Standards. Don’t be influenced […]

Back injuries are one of the most common and costly workplace injuries. It is estimated that 80 percent of all Americans will suffer from back pain at some time in their lives. Yet preventing back injuries can be as simple as taking a few minutes to warm up, evaluating and properly performing job tasks and

Safety is everyone’s responsibility! All employees, whether permanent or temporary, should be concerned with safety and should work as safely as possible. Making excuses for not working safely or trying to bypass safety rules and standards can cause injury to you or someone else. You should keep safety at the top of your mental checklist,

Unfortunately, on-the-job injuries can and do occur, but they don’t have to. Injuries can be prevented if employees adopt a “safety first” attitude while taking time to think about and practice safe methods for accomplishing their work tasks. To assist in preventing injuries caused by moving or lifting objects, employees are reminded to use safe

Generally speaking we are not born with common sense, we acquire it throughout our life. Actually, common sense is really common experience – we learn about life from others’ experiences as well as our own. Awareness of your environment, self-preservation and concern for your fellow workers are all factors in good common sense. Contrary to

Wearing the proper clothes to work can help prevent some injuries. Since various jobs require different protective clothing, ensuring that you are wearing clothing that is appropriate for the tasks you are performing will go a long way in keeping you safe at work. Protecting the body with the proper clothing can help prevent injuries

Wearing the proper clothes to work can help prevent some injuries. Since various jobs require different protective clothing, ensuring that you are wearing clothing that is appropriate for the tasks you are performing will go a long way in keeping you safe at work. Protecting the body with the proper clothing can help prevent injuries

We use extension cords almost every day at work and in the home. They are useful devices, but can present a re or shock hazard when either worn out or used improperly. Types of extension cords Extension cords come in both two and three-wire types. Two-wire extension cords should only be used to operate one

If someone asked you to define a hazard and/or an accident could you do it? Many times hazards cause accidents, but what is the definition of each? To help educate employees, the following definitions have been provided for your reference and understanding: A hazard is a condition or changing set of circumstances that presents a

“You never get a second chance to make a good rst impression.” Never has this phrase been as true as when it comes to housekeeping at work. The negative impressions and implications of poor housekeeping can affect you and coworkers for a long time to come. Morale is lowered for most people who must function