Hearing protection is essential as hearing loss affects millions of people every day. In this episode, we will discuss ways you can protect yourself from dangers in the workplace that can lead to hearing loss.
Read more Episode 20 – Can You Hear Me Now? The Importance of Hearing Protection
Around 2.3 million construction workers, about 65% of the industry, work on scaffolding. In this episode, we will discuss things you can do to stay safe when working on or around scaffolding.
Worker fatigue is not talked about often enough in safety. In this episode, we will discuss the dangers of worker fatigue and some tips for avoiding it.
According to the BLS – slips, trips, and falls cause nearly 700 fatalities per year. In this episode, we will discuss precautions you can take to avoid slips, trips, and falls.
Illnesses associated with heat stress exposure are totally preventable. Even so, every year, thousands of workers become ill and, in some cases, even die from it. In this episode, we’ll discuss what heat stress is, how it affects your health, and how to prevent it.
It should be evident that fall protection is essential when working at heights! In today’s episode, we will review personal fall arrest systems and talk about things you can do to keep yourself safe.
Hand placement is important when working around machinery and equipment. Injuries due to being caught in a pinch point can be painful and permanent.
Confined spaces can be dangerous places. Today, we’ll discuss some safe practices to keep in mind when working in a confined space.
Working with chemicals can be a potentially dangerous activity. In today’s episode, we will discuss Safety Data Sheets (SDS), the Hazard Communication Standard, and some ways you can keep yourself safe when exposed to chemicals at work.
Read more Episode 12 – Hazard Communication and Safety Data Sheets
If you drive a forklift at work, it may be one of the most dangerous things you do all day. In this episode, I have several tips for those of you who are just starting as forklift drivers and good reminders for those who have been doing it a long time.