Vacuum lifts suspended from jib cranes have been used for years to eliminate the need to manually lift glass sheets and metal sheets. They have proven themselves to be a cost-effective ergonomic alternative to having employees lift sheets by hand. But did you know that many companies are now using vacuum lifts for more than just lifting […]
Business Insurance is the leading source of insurance news for executives and risk managers. It covers news and analysis about the legislative, legal, and insurance market issues that affect todays’ businesses. They have a free, online, workers compensation page that address strategies for reducing workers compensation claims and claim costs, and promotes workplace safety interventions. Sign […]
Detector tubes (colorimetric indicator tubes) are often the first step in determining the degree of risk a hazardous airborne contaminant poses. They are relatively inexpensive, you don’t need any special training or qualifications to use them, and the results are immediate. Detector tubes help to determine if you need an Industrial Hygienist to do more sophisticated air […]
There are a variety of hazards that could exist inside of a confined space – oxygen deficiency is one of them. Oxygen can be depleted before entry is made due to: the rusting process of metal that is within the space the decomposition of material that is within the confined space oxygen being displaced by […]
Workers over 45 years of age account for an increasing percentage of the workforce. 1. What types of accidents do older employees have that younger employees do not have? 2. Do older workers really have fewer accidents than younger workers? 3. Whose accidents cost more – older workers or younger workers? The NCCI recently published a […]
There are two critically important safety driving rules that are regularly violated by employee drivers. Each year, we see many totally preventable work related traffic deaths that might have been prevented had the employer emphasized these two very simple safety practices. First, texting and using a cell phones while driving are well known driving distractions. […]
Assaults (violent acts) are one of the top ten causes of disabling work injuries. The NCCI just published a new 26-page study entitled “Violence In The Workplace“. This report includes lots of very interesting conclusions based upon nationwide accident statistics on work-related homicides and injuries. Some of the more interesting findings include: The jobs […]
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has published a 19-page booklet entitled “Human Factors Evaluation of Technology Intended to Address Blade-Contact Injuries with Table Saws”. This well illustrated publication covers: standards, traditional blade guarding methods, kickback protection, and newer blade guarding systems. It is a must read for anyone who has a table saw. To […]
Caterpillar is a company headquartered in Peoria, Illinois that manufactures large construction equipment. Before using any piece of mobile equipment, it is important to perform a thorough safety and maintenance inspection on it. At the Caterpillar website, they have a number of vehicle pre-shift safety and maintenance checklists that can be downloaded at no cost. Below […]
The University of Arkansas Environmental Health and Safety Department has developed 20 safety slide show training programs. Each of these presentations comes with an on-line quiz. These slide shows are listed below. Hazard Communication Basic Hazardous Waste Intermediate Hazardous Waste Principles of Biosafety Bloodborne Pathogen Fire Extinguisher – […]