What’s spookier and scarier than a ghastly ghoul or a haunted mansion? Getting injured on the job! With the fun of the fall season comes an increased risk of workplace accidents or injuries. Luckily, you can keep yourself and others safe on the job this Halloween by practicing some basic safety tips.
Safety slogans are short, impactful statements that make workplace precautions and protocols easier to understand, remember, and follow. They serve a dual purpose – increase awareness of potential environmental hazards and encourage employees to adopt safer practices.
Using ladders on a regular basis poses an increased risk of serious injury to your workers. You can drastically reduce the chances of workplace injury by following OSHA-mandated ladder inspection checklists before using equipment.
Lockout and tagout devices are handy little tools that help workers performing service or maintenance on equipment or machinery protect themselves against potentially hazardous energy. Without lockouts and tagouts, employees are left vulnerable to injuries and even death caused by unexpected energization (or the release of stored energy).
Forklifts are essential pieces of equipment in various industries, including distribution centers, manufacturing, construction, and retail. One crucial aspect of operating a forklift safely is understanding the relationship between forklift stability and its center of gravity.
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) collects data about work-related injuries and illnesses from employers nationwide. This information allows OSHA to evaluate safety norms and take action against non-compliant organizations.
Ever notice how some shipping containers carry 'Warning” labels or symbols such as large exclamation points? This is part of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), an international standardized approach to classifying substances based on physical, health, and environmental hazards.
