Fire Watch Safety An important fire prevention safety precaution is to assign a fire watch person or personnel during and after tasks that involve potential heat or ignition sources, also known as hot work. Fire watch can help workers prevent fires that could lead to property damage, serious injuries, or worse. A Fire [...]
Safety training is a crucial part of workplace management that helps both employees and employers. It involves educating employees on the best practices, protocols, and behaviors needed to keep a safe working environment. While it might seem like an added task that consumes time and resources, the advantages of safety training are [...]
Slips, Trips, and Falls: Slips, trips, and falls are among the most common workplace accidents. They can occur due to wet or slippery floors, cluttered walkways, uneven surfaces, inadequate lighting, or improper footwear. Employers can mitigate this hazard by keeping clean and dry floors, providing non-slip mats, keeping walkways clear, and installing proper lighting. Manual [...]
Precautions are required when employees work in hot environments for extended periods of time. When the human body is unable to maintain a normal temperature, heat-related illness can occur and result in death. Prevention Tips to prevent heat illness - Rehydrate - Rest - Shade - Recover Drink water even if you are not thirsty [...]
10 Essential PPE Requirements in The Workplace | Stay Safe In today’s dynamic work environments, safety remains paramount. From bustling construction sites to the methodical hum of laboratories, protecting the workforce from potential hazards is not just a responsibility but a necessity. Personal Protective Equipment, commonly known as PPE, plays a pivotal role in this [...]
Tips for staying cool when summer heats up Summer heat can be more than uncomfortable; it can be a threat to your health, especially for older adults and children. Whatever your age, don’t let the summer heat get the best of you. Heat Exhaustion Heat exhaustion occurs when a person cannot sweat enough to cool [...]
Guards are barriers that protect workers from dangerous moving parts by preventing the entry of their body or clothing into the machine. Fixed guards are the preferred control method as they are a permanent fixture and do not depend on moving parts. Further safeguarding devices may also be necessary. Fixed Guard Types The following [...]
The best way for a driver to assure their safety and the safety of their passengers and cargo is to practice defensive driving tactics at all times. Three Elements of Safe Driving These three elements serve as the foundation for defensive driving practices: Driver readiness Vehicle condition Proper attitude Safe Driving Habits Keep your eyes [...]
General Safety · Know the job safety requirements. · Know how to contact Elevate Workforce Safety Team. · If you cannot correct unsafe problems or concerns, report them to your supervisor immediately. · Read thoroughly all safety material distributed to you. · Be certain that all instructions are clearly understood before starting a task. · [...]
Serious accidents can happen when you take safety for granted. Consider this situation: a man was adding fuel to his lawnmower. He poured some gasoline, then took a step back with the open fuel can in his hand. Meanwhile, his neighbor walked up behind him with a lit cigarette. The can touched the cigarette [...]
