Safety is often associated with paperwork in many workplaces. While many employees dislike the fact that there is so much paperwork involved in workplace safety, it is often necessary to have it.
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Hydration: The Importance of Water
Water is one of the most important substances on Earth. All plants, animals, and people need water to survive. Water serves particularly important purposes for our bodies and our bodily functions- some of which you may not even be aware of.
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Confined Space Safety Standards
Cal/OSHA’s updated confined space safety regulations for construction will take effect January 1, 2026. These updates include definitions and employer requirements for identifying and managing confined spaces.
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Burn Hazards and Injury Prevention Safety
Burn injuries are common both at home and in the workplace. The American Burn
Association states that there are over 40,000 hospitalizations each year due to burns. There
are a few different types of burn injuries.
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Common Fire Extinguisher Issues
Fire extinguishers are designed to extinguish incipient stage fires. They also may serve as a life-saving device to escape to safety when a fire occurs. These life-saving devices can only do their job if they are functioning properly.
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AERIAL WORK PLATFORMS
Manlifts and scissor lifts are two pieces of equipment that many workers cannot imagine
working without. This equipment, if used correctly, provides quick and safe access to work
areas that at one time could only be reached from scaffolding or a crane’s manbasket.
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DO CELL PHONES CAUSE MORE VEHICLE ACCIDENTS?
It is common knowledge that the number one cause of work-related fatalities is vehicle accidents. Most companies have at least one truck, if not a whole fleet of vehicles, and their drivers face the hazards of the roadway day after day. Sometimes a trip ends tragically. .
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HEAVY EQUIPMENT SAFETY
Operation of heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, graders, rollers, and bulldozers,
should always be done by qualified operators who have demonstrated the ability and
necessary skills to operate safely.
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GENERAL SAFETY – “TAKE TWO”
Picture this scenario.
You are walking through your Shop and notice a puddle of oil on the floor. Hopefully, you recognize that this is a safety hazard and proceed to clean up the oil.
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