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- Being Prepared For Emergencies in the Workplace by Louise M Jones
Every employee has the right to have a safe and healthy workplace. It is the duty of every employer to provide a safe and healthy environment to its employees. Every state has some laws that ensure workplace safety for all the employees working in an establishment. - Smoke Alarms - Crucial For Early Detection of Fires by Bennett Glover
Smoke alarms do not fight off fire like fire extinguishers or fire blankets. When there is a fire outbreak in the workplace, you cannot grab the smoke alarm and throw it into the flames, hoping it would extinguish the fire. Although smoke alarms are not firefighting devices, they are still crucial in fire safety because they allow early detection of fire. - How to Choose the Right Set of Fire Extinguisher Signs by Bennett Glover
There is an important provision in the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations of 1996 stipulating that "Every employer shall ensure that each of his employees receives suitable and sufficient instruction and training in the meaning of safety signs and the measures to be taken in connection with safety signs." The implication is that the employer, as the responsible authority, must not only provide basic fire safety training to the employees, he or she must also be able to take the appropriate actions to ensure that existing fire safety signs in the business premises must be clearly visible, are up to standards, and comprehensible to those who will use them. - Safety Signs - The Safe Way is the Only Way by Jessica Pear
Warehouses and work facilities are dangerous places. Every day, workers are injured and killed in a variety of ways. Giant machines stand at the ready to be powered up. Electrical lines and hot water pipes transport their materials over, under and all around the facility. - Tips to Control the Environment to Make the Job Safe by Connor R Sullivan
This article highlights the necessity to make sure that all kinds of safety measures are undertaken when it comes to construction projects. It also highlights the outcome if these aspects are not observed. - Tips to Use the Correct Equipment to Make the Job Safe by Connor R Sullivan
This article highlights the necessity to use proper safety equipment for trenches and any holes in the ground. It shows how protecting the safety of the workers is a definite must. - Health and Safety Measurements in the Workplace by Paul H Jones
There are many things that make a business a success or a failure. Among these factors, the most important are the employees of the business concern. Employees are the biggest asset of any organization. All assets can be replaced, but the employees are one asset that you want to retain for a long time. - Where to Place Smoke Alarms in the Workplace by Bennett Glover
Fires do not only occur in homes, they happen in other places as well. The workplace is one of those places vulnerable to fire accidents. Since most people work day in and day out, and spend most of their time at the office, it is only right that employers ensure the safety not only of their business but more importantly the employees working for them by installing high quality fire safety devices such as smoke alarms. A smoke alarm is a crucial part of a fire protection system because it detects smoke and lets out a loud warning when there is a fire occurrence in the vicinity. It can prevent further damage and buy time for occupants of the burning area to escape. - A Brief History of CoSHH Assessment by Dale Allen
Do you really use hazardous substances and how does the CoSHH regulations apply to you and your business? This briefer history of CoSHH is the no holds barred, in your face, honest advice of what you should be doing to protect your business and your workers'. Let's face it, we all need a good reason to do something sometimes and where CoSHH assessment is concern, this is it. - Industrial Equipment Safety by Gracie Cruz
Safety is number one in all workplaces, regardless of the line of work you are in. But industrial equipment safety may be the most important concept to remember, especially when one is working beside large industrial equipment that could result in dangerous accidents (even death) if not taken note of. Industrial safety is crucial for all employees working in this kind of environment. - OSHA Levies Huge Fines For Improper Record Keeping by Tom Lynde
OSHA makes unannounced visits and levies big fines for improper record keeping in regard to injuries and illnesses. They are the only self funded agency in the federal government, so fines are how they exist. - Fifteen Forklift Safety Precautions For Operators by Paul Julian
Far too many people are injured and even killed in the United States every year due to forklift accidents. In fact, the injury toll is estimated to be over 34,900 per year with almost 100 of those resulting in death. The statistics aren't good. - Different Types of Safety Signs by Sam Russ
Safety signs are needed to specify a situation, activity or object that has to be avoided. They are used to provide information about how to follow safety at the work or other places. Different colors, illumination and sound are made use of in safety signs. Their placement differs depending on what their message is. - Choosing Safety Work Boots by Michelle Rozzo
A pair of safety work boots can protect your feet from unnecessary injuries. People working at dangerous workplaces such as building or construction sites especially need proper protective footwear. - Potential Cleaning Accidents - Slips and Trips by James Brack
This article provides information about common accidents cleaning companies face in the workplace. The most common accidents of all are slips and trips, and are caused by a number of avoidable factors. - All You Need to Know About Construction Safety Training by Martin Sejas
Most construction contractors know that construction safety training plays an important role in the workplace safety of personnel. However, few know what is actually involves. This article outlines what needs to be covered by training as well as where you access the right training. - DOT Training of Supervisors With a Web Course For Drug Free Workplace and DOT Compliance by Daniel Feerst
DOT Training and education of supervisors using a web course does not have to be complicated or confusing. The right kind of training is hard to find, but if you Google for a "reasonable suspicion web course" you'll at least a couple suitable programs. Here are the elements of a web course to ensure 100% compliance--(possibly the only way to get it) while reducing risk to your company and keeping compliant with DOT alcohol and drug education of supervisor mandates. - Winter Work Gloves That Can Save Your Hands by Neil Street
Working in cold weather can be more than an annoyance, it can be dangerous. Making sure you have the best hand protection possible can help you get your job done more quickly, more efficiently, and more safely. - OSHA 10 by Chad Marshman
What is OSHA 10 hour training? Is it required? Who should get certified? Where can I get certified? This article provides the answers to these questions and more. - Fireproof Storage Cabinets - One of Two Essential Parts of Any Industrial Fire Prevention Plan by Travis Zdrazil
Where do you store your flammable liquids? Read on to discover the two key parts to any industrial fire prevention plan. - Anti Fatigue Matting - How to Improve Your Employees' Productivity by Increasing Their Comfort by Travis Zdrazil
Is your staff complaining of fatigue? Are they standing as part of their job for prolonged periods of time? If so, read on for the solution. - Electrical Safety Standards and the Importance of PAT Testing Labels by Sam Qam
Perhaps, the most important, yet ignored, aspect of modern electrical appliances is their safety vis-a-vis their users. Considering the influx of foreign cheap electrical appliances in our markets due to globalization, safety becomes paramount. Unfortunately, most of these cheap electrical goods have not undergone rigorous testing to ensure that the users do not experience any unpleasant surprises due to electric shocks. - Construction Safety Training - The Role of Videos in the Training Session by Robert Brant
Good construction safety practices benefit everyone involved. By reducing the numbers of injuries and deaths, they also lower property damage, legal liability, workers' compensation claims, and time missed from work. A good safety training program helps the employer keep up with safety training requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). - Workplace Violence - Are You the Potential Target of an Aggressive Employee? by Jeffrey Miller
The leading cause of work-related injury and death for managers today, is from an aggressive employee committing an act of workplace violence! This article uncovers some of the key signs and signals that you may be the target of an employee attack. - Workplace Violence - 5 Types of Attackers Your Workplace Violence Plan Must Account For! by Jeffrey Miller
When most managers and business owners think about the topic of workplace violence, they limit their definition to employee-on-employee violence. And yet, the aggressive employee is only one type of assailant who commits acts of workplace violence! This article outlines the other 4! - Safety on the Job by Jonathan Morgan
A wood chip flies into someone's eye, a hammer hits a finger instead of a nail, a laborer trips and falls over a cord someone left carelessly lying around... These are just a few of the situations likely to arise for contractors and their employees. Often times things like these happen all too fast. - Work Smart Not Hard - How to Properly Use a Pallet Jack by Dan M Smith
Tips on how to properly use a pallet jack. This will get you pointed in the right direction. - Buying the Right Salt Spreader For Your Home Or Business by Anthony Meyers
Choosing a salt spreader that is right for your home or business is simple with a little consideration. There are two main types of spreaders available, giving you the choice of using salt only, or a salt and sand combination. Along with these choices, you will also find that you have several options for the type of spreader that you would like to use. - Should I Become a "First Aider?" by Tracy Wallbank
This article looks at the role and thoughts if you are asked to become a first aider in your work place. Many people are not sure what this role covers but this gives a brief overview of what you may want to know. - How to Lower Your Risk and Exposure - Fire and Life Safety Planning by Kathy Toews
Having a Fire Safety Plan isn't enough to reduce your risk and exposure in case of an emergency. Planning is only one component of a successful program, training as well as maintaining an up-to-date plan are also crucial to its success.
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