Monthly Safety Topics

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 […]

In a hot environment, you may need to be prepared to deal with both heat and humidity. Not doing the right thing can lead to heat exhaustion, which can incapacitate you, or heat stroke, which is life threatening. Heat exhaustion is more common than heat stroke and often occurs when people exercise (work or play)

Hot summer months pose special hazards for outdoor workers who must protect themselves against heat, sun exposure, and other hazards. Employers and employees should know the potential hazards in their workplaces and how to manage them. Sun Sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which causes premature aging of the skin, wrinkles, cataracts, and skin cancer. There

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,

With the advent of warmer weather comes a problem that has plagued humans from their beginning–insect stings! There are many kinds of stinging insects around Pennsylvania, but some of the most common types of stings are those that occur from hymenoptera (yellow jackets, hornets, wasps and bees). Sometimes you can get stung just sitting outside

Using a Stepladder Safely Stepladders are commonly used in the construction industry, but they require careful use. They are not designed for any degree of side loading and are relatively easily overturned. Avoid over-reaching. People have been killed getting down from workplaces such as loft spaces when they have stepped onto the top step of