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 [...]
KNOW YOUR RISK TAKE ACTION BE A FORCE OF NATURE SEVERE WEATHER Thunderstorms can produce tornadoes, strong wind, large hail and lightning Practice a sever weather plan for home and work Make a communications plan so you can contact loved ones. Tornadoes Winds from tornadoes can exceed 200mph Flying debris is most dangerous Seek a [...]
Every company is faced with the challenge of complacency at some point.. Other business priorities (i.e. increased productivity, improved quality, and profitability) can distract managers and employees from their safety mission. This distraction causes employees to stop paying attention to their surroundings, resulting in increased risk to the organization and a rise in the number [...]
