Checklist: Head and Face Protection The following checklist may help you evaluate your program. However it is not intended to replace a comprehensive head and face
Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Hazards in the workplace are an unpleasant fact. No matter what you do, there is the need for personal protective equipment
Power Tools: Bench and Pedestal Grinders Almost every maintenance shop has a bench or pedestal grinder. They are most commonly used to shape or sharpen the
Hand and Portable Power Tools: General Guidelines Use of tools is rather straightforward but many injuries result from their misuse. To use them correctly, there are
Checklist: Hazardous Materials For all but two of these questions, a “no” answer indicates corrective action needs to be taken. The two exceptions are indicated below.
Battery Charging: A Multitude of Hazards Explosive hydrogen….Acidic liquids and vapors….Electrical burns….Strains, sprains, hernias and compressed discs. All of these hazards arise when servicing, charging, or
Accidents Don’t Just Happen Whenever there’s an accident—whether someone is killed, or a child breaks a teacup—somebody is sure to ask, “How did it happen?” The
Incident Prevention Q. What is the most frequent cause of incidents? A. Nine out of ten incidents can be traced to an employee’s unsafe actions, which may