MSHA Safety Alert – Keep body inside when moving
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“GETTING OUR MINDS BACK ON THE TASK”
THE DANGER Rushing, fatigue, frustration, complacency, anger, etc.—all of these emotions and states can contribute to making critical mistakes. A person who’s normally a safe driver becomes a different person once he sleeps through the alarm and is now running late for work. Suddenly the good habits disappear and are replaced by tailgating, cursing, and…...
“Effective Communication During Tasks”
\When two or more persons are given a task to perform, communication is usually an important aspect. Without a clear plan and effective communication execution of the task may be more difficult and will put persons at risk of being hurt. Effective communication means that which is clear and understood.The communication may take the form…...
“Electrical Safety Basics”
Electricity is something that cannot be seen and, yet, it is the most useful power controlled by man. Although useful, it can be very destructive power to both man and material if the proper precautions are not taken. The danger is always there, and we must know what means of protection can be used to…...
Injury Myths
Ref: Carl Potter and Deb Potter, 3 Myths about Workplace Injuries “You cannot create an injury-free workplace”. It is shocking how many people believe that no workplace can be made free of injuries. Certainly situations change over time, sometimes even very quickly, making it difficult to identify and control hazards. It requires discipline and diligence to…...
“Defensive Driving”
LEARNING defensive driving techniques and driving defensively could prove the difference between life and death on the roads, but how many motorists actually know the limits of their vehicle and can handle a critical situation???? Aspects of driving such as proper driving posture, braking, lane changes and reactive manoeuvres, recognizing and controlling skidding and vehicle…...
“An Accident Waiting To Happen”
Plastic, wood, an arm here, a leg there… the shredder in this story doesn’t really know the difference. Turn it on… it shreds, and shreds. The horrific injuries suffered by a shredder operator earlier this year are a stark reminder to employers and employees alike, that workplace health and safety must be taken seriously. This…...
“SEAT BELTS”
Most of us have had to endure life experiences that are painful, but many learn lessons from those experiences that change our behavior and our lives for the better. Unfortunately, some of us never get that second chance, or even worse, we don’t learn from our mistakes and have to endure painful life experiences that…...
STORED ENERGY – HIDDEN HAZARD
There is a kind of stored energy related to the sheer weight of things in our workplaces, such as loaded pallets, heavy equipment, and bulk material. This type of stored energy is also called potential energy. Another type of stored energy is called “elastic stored energy” which can be found in ropes and cables used…...
“SAFETY SPEAKING”
Workplace safety is a concept that involves creating a safe working atmosphere, securing and safeguarding the lives of the employees or workers. Workplace safety is of prime importance since there are professions, which involve risks that could turn out to be fatal. There are people who are in close proximity to huge electricity flows, deep…...
“MOLE HILLS TO MOUNTAINS”
“Don’t make mountains out of mole hills”. Good advice and how many of us knew that we could actually control the outcome? Many small things influence our lives, and not paying attention to them can sometimes have disastrous consequences —especially when it comes to safety. Fortunately, most of us have been trained to keep an…...
“HURRY UP– CAN HURT”
Sports cars competing over race courses marked with racing stripes. People who race on the job are marked with cuts, bruises, and bandages. There are places to race and places not to race. Speed belongs on the race course, not in the workplace. Almost everyone has been guilty of speeding through a job. We forget, until…...