Here’s an archive of all of our past articles! They’re as timely today as when they were first published.
“If only we’d seen this coming…” “Why did we miss these hazards?” “I don’t know how we could have prevented this one.” – You may have heard statements like these after a particularly bad injury incident at your work site. Looking back at some remarkably serious events, three elements appear to be present most of […]
Our favorite safety research publication is Liberty Mutual’s “From Research To Reality“. In the current issue is the best article we’ve seen recently on slip and fall prevention. The name of this article is “Unlocking the Power of Perception – Slip Risk Assessment“. If you are concerned about preventing slips and falls, click here to download […]
Below is this week’s “Safety App of the Week“. Every Monday we publish an article that reviews and rates a new workplace safety app. Our testing is done on Apple iPads and Samsung Galaxy Tab 3s. We rate each app from ♥ to ♥♥♥♥♥ (♥♥♥♥♥ is the best). Prior app of the week articles are archived here. – Twelve First Aid Apps There are dozens […]
Over the years, I have consulted with hundreds of restaurants. A common restaurant injury involves the employee being cut while sharpening a knife. How many different ways to prevent knife cuts to employees hands while sharpening knives can you think of? Write them down. ====================================== Click here to see the four different methods I’ve seen […]
Each year there are numerous serious accidents that occur when a semi-trailer rolls away from a dock while it is being boarded by a fork truck. OSHA has long recognized this serious hazard, and has a standard on it that reads – “The brakes of highway trucks shall be set and wheel chocks placed under the […]
Below is our “Safety App of the Week”. These weekly features are published every Monday. New apps are tested on Apple iPads and rated from ♥ to ♥♥♥♥♥ (♥♥♥♥♥ is the best). Prior app of the week articles are archived here. – Vision Test – Official Description “THE #1 MEDICAL APP OF 2010! -FEATURES- – […]
At some companies, more accidents seem to occur on the second and third shifts than the first shift. Ever wonder why? I have uncovered some interesting reasons for this that I’d like to share with you. One company I worked with in Minneapolis, Minnesota had most of their accidents occur on the second shift. I looked […]
Barricade tape is an indispensable safety product that every safety professional should have on hand at all times. This tape can prevent accidents by providing a highly visible warning of temporary hazards. It can be put up quickly by tying it, nailing it, or stapling it to a fixed object. – Below are a couple of uses for barricade tape that […]
Below is our “Safety App of the Week”. These weekly features are published every Monday. New apps are tested on Apple iPads and rated from ♥ to ♥♥♥♥♥ (♥♥♥♥♥ is the best). Prior app of the week articles are archived here. – HSEQ Free – Official Description “Safety and quality reporting made easy! The app […]
. There is a free website that will tell you detailed information on any United States transportation company’s safety record – including their roadside inspection results, drivers’ moving violations, drug/alcohol use, crash information, and overall safety rating. Use this to check a prospective carrier’s safety record before hiring them to transport your products or people. This website I’m referring to is the US […]