OSHA standards allow the use of an extension cord for a maximum of 90 days or 3 months. If you need to use the cord longer than that, you're required to create a more permanent solution and hardwire whatever you're plugging in. An extension cord is not a long-term solution. Read more about Six Powerful Tips for Extension Cord Safety
All workplace safety is important, but crane safety, in particular, is critical because of how devastating or fatal accidents related to cranes can be. One of the most important ways to prevent crane accidents is to focus on clear communication with the use of a signal person. Read more about Communication and Crane Safety
An inadequate understanding of occupational safety measures can result in an increased risk of injury and illness, potentially impacting employees’ health and future earnings not to mention operational disruption. Read more about Playing it Safe: In-Person Safety Training vs. Virtual Safety Training
I started in industrial distribution as a receptionist at the front desk. I knew nothing about the industry other than I needed a job. As calls came in my curiosity grew. I started asking questions about what the company did, who the customers are, what they do, how do they do it and why. Read more about Women in Industrial Distribution: Chelsea Byrd
As more and more women enter the construction and manufacturing fields, the demand for proper fitting PPE for women is increasing. While the job may be a great fit, oftentimes women find that the PPE is not. Read more about Women’s PPE: Why Female Fit Matters
When a company owns a fleet of vehicles you would think that highway crashes and parking lot collisions would be at the top of the list of accidents. But, actually the most common injuries in a fleet happen when the vehicle is stopped. These things include slipping on ice, tripping on a sidewalk curb while carrying an awkward package, or jumping down from the cab and rolling an ankle. Read more about Out-of-Vehicle Injuries and Ways to Prevent Them
Lightning most often strikes people who work outside in open spaces, on or near tall objects, with explosives or conductive materials such as metal. Read more about In a Flash…Why You Need to Take Lightening Seriously
Opioid impairment in the workplace is an ongoing occupational health and safety issue that is reaching crisis proportions. Impairment can cause both physical and behavioral changes that impact a person’s capacity to work safely, creating safety concerns and hazards for themselves and others. Read more about Opioids, Impairment and Safety: Knowing the Signs of Potential Impairment
As outdoor temperatures rise, so does the chance for you or a co-worker to suffer from heatstroke, heat exhaustion, or heat cramps. Most of us instinctively know to grab the water bottle or sports drink when we get thirsty, but sometimes quenching our thirst isn’t enough to keep us cool. Heat-related illnesses are preventable. Read more about To the Rescue: Response to Heat Stress and Illness
A great way to incorporate safety before using an aerial lift is to go through an aerial lift safety checklist. By having a standard safety process, you and your team will get in the habit of checking for any red flags before and during lift operation. Below are 9 safety tips your team should follow when operating an aerial lift. Read more about Rise Above the Danger: Aerial Lift Safety
