Workers involved in trenching projects face considerable risks. Unprotected trenches can lead to injury or death. Cave-ins result in more work-related deaths than any other excavation-related incident. Additional hazards can include dangerous environments, falling loads, and dangers from mobile equipment. In today’s episode, we will discuss precautions you should take when working in or around trenches.
Bad weather can expose employees to many hazards. These hazards can lead to workplace injuries or even fatalities. Let’s quickly look at some of the dangers you could be exposed to
Machine guarding is essential. In this episode, we will discuss guarding requirements, different types of guards, and the dangers of unguarded equipment.
Concrete and crystalline silica can be very dangerous when airborne. In this episode, we will talk about the dangers of crystalline silica and the precautions you should take when working around it.
Overhead crane and hoist safety can be the difference between life and death. In this episode, we will discuss ways you can stay safe when working with overhead cranes and hoists.
We use our eyes for nearly everything, which is why eye protection is so important. Let’s ensure we take the proper precautions at work to keep your eyes safe. In this episode, we will discuss ways to protect your eyes when performing hazardous tasks at work.
Let’s Make Safety Confusing! Aerial lift, aerial work platform, or mobile elevated work platform safety! What is an AWP or MEWP, or an aerial lift? With these acronyms, it can get confusing. Today we will discuss MEWP / AWP Safety and ways to stay safe when working with these machines, no matter what you call them!
Hand safety is essential for preventing hand injuries. The hand is one of the most complex parts of your body. The tendons, bones, tissues, and nerves allow you to grip and do a wide variety of complex tasks. In this episode, we will discuss precautions you should take to make sure you go home with all your digits.
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In this Warehouse Safety episode, we will discuss several dangers you should be aware of when working in a warehouse. Also, precautions you can take to stay safe.
Power tools seem to be an everyday part of life, and that can lead to complacency. Power tools can be dangerous when not used properly. In this episode, we will discuss ways you can stay safe when operating a power tool.