1) Mental Distractions and Inattention – Have you ever replayed in your mind unpleasant scenes at home while operating equipment on the job? Perhaps something big happens to you last weekend and you’re anticipating its wonders while literally climbing on a ladder. Maybe one or two times you’re mixing chemicals and you decide to have a little chat […]
By Carl Potter, CSP, CMC and Deb Potter, PhD, CMC How many times have you heard people saying something completely ridiculous or that you know just isn’t right? You don’t have to go very far these days to encounter such statements. With everyone having their say on blogs, You Tube, and even the nightly news, you
Do you make a habit of? Following safety rules and procedures YES NO • Using assigned personal protective equipment (PPE)?• Asking questions when you aren’t sure about the safe thing to do?• Reporting all workplace hazards, no matter how small they seem?• Paying attention to safety training and using what you learn?• Knowing two emergency
Effective January 1, 2007, PHMSA adopted a shipping description sequence consisting of identification number first, followed by the proper shipping name, hazard class or division number, and packing group (e.g., UN1133, Adhesives, 3, PG II). This new shipping description sequence is mandatory on shipping documents prepared according to the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Technical Instructions
Worry is the misuse of imagination. Dan Zadra, Business Executive The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right time, but also to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment…. Unknown Always know that you are the CEO of all you do. Dr. Vincent Muli
Overexertion injuries generally fall into two categories: Sprains – stretching or tearing ligaments Strains – stretching or tearing tendons or muscles Overexertion occurs when the load, whether lifted, carried, pushed, pulled or otherwise handled, exceeds the limits of the human joint system doing the work. Overexertion injuries have been associated with these activities: lifting repeated
Gravity never forgets. As soon as you set foot on the ladder’s first rung and pull your body off the ground, gravity works to bring you back to earth. Therefore, it’s no surprise that ladder safety begins from the ground up. Start with a good foundation Proper ladder setup will help prevent slips and
Apparently the employee stepped on a 2X6 Scaffold board that came up and struck him in the face. As a result of the Incident investigation it was determined that poor housekeeping was the root cause of the incident. This did not happen on our site, we did however use this as an example to emphasize the
SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILTY: Today is the best time to think about bad safety habits and then correct them. SAFETY MUST BE LEARNED Remembering the safety guidelines and procedures established by the company and applying them in EVERY MINUTE and aspect of your life, whether at work or at home. Let us try and anticipate
Fire prevention is something which should concern everyone. Not only are fires dangerous , they are costly, because they can destroy valuable property. Fires in the workplace can lead to injuries, loss of lives and the loss of jobs. Employees can help prevent fires in the workplace by being alert and practicing some safety precautions.
“The goal of decision making is really very simple: doing the right thing, at the right time.” Why should we care about decision making? The numbers speak for themselves. Poor decision making is the root cause of many—if not most—accidents. You don’t have to be a high-time worker to make consistently good decisions about the
WE do many wonderful and useful things with our hands. We work, we play, we eat, and we ask important questions “WITH OUR HANDS”. Some of us may hold our children and grand-children with our amazing wonderful hands. Young or Old, BIG or small, we need our hands. My hands are worth caring for, are
