Safety Talks

How well do you know the history of the equipment we use everyday?  Try and guess what is being described in each group based on the hints given. Answers are at the very bottom of the page… Many THANKS to Bob Cornett and his safety group for sharing…. Membership Required You must be a member...

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…...

\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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...

Why do I need to wear personal protective clothing and equipment? Let’s give it some thought. The human body is amazing. We have a head and brains for thinking, ears for hearing, eyes for seeing; a nose for detecting odours; a mouth for talking and eating; lungs for breathing; arms, elbows, knees and legs for…...

Diet and regular upkeep are two important factors in taking care of your eyes.   Eye exercises can restore your sight. Our eyes are the window to the world. It’s important that we take care of them.   Eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Carrots, loaded with beta carotene are especially helpful in maintaining healthy…...

Our appreciation of risks sometimes is subjective based on our perception of risk.  We sometimes associate risk only with complicated tasks or tasks that have significant hazards.  This usually causes us to assume a false sense of security and do not take adequate or any precautions to ensure our safety.  The fact of the matter;…...

A near miss in the workplace is a warning or an indication that something is wrong.  Perhaps a machine isn’t operating correctly, or materials aren’t stacked properly, or someone has acted in an unsafe way.  Close calls or near misses on the job should also be converted into safety precautions.  Let’s consider some typical accidents…...

Why consider falls from heights? Falls from height are responsible for many serious and fatal injuries every year. If a person falls from a height above two metres the likelihood is that they will sustain serious injury.  In the 2009 3rd quarter Quarterly Report, the International Aluminium Institute reported that an employee of a particularly…...

In our busy lives, we are often faced with time-management choices.  When given the chance, we must always choose safety over time savings, because rushing causes us to lose focus, skip steps and make bad decisions.  In fact, the time we spend staying safe is time well spent.  In this publication we will learn the…...