Aerial Lifts can be very useful in the workplace, but they can also be very dangerous. It is important to be fully aware of the hazards prior to using them. Aerial lifts have replaced ladders and scaffolding on a lot of job sites due to their mobility and flexibility. Read More »Aerial Lifts
Workers who are exposed to cold working environments may be at risk of cold stress. Extremely cold or wet weather… Read More »Dealing with Cold Stress
First aid IS vital to your health, and refers to medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury… Read More »First Aid is Vital to Your Health
According to OSHA Standard 1910.38, every employer must have a written emergency action plan in the workplace, and be available… Read More »Emergency Action Plan
Hopefully, if OSHA compliant, it’s in a place accessible to employees that have been trained to use it. Fire extinguishers can be an efficient way to prevent a large fire from breaking out when used correctly. A fire extinguisher is an active fire protection device used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergency situations. It is not intended for use on an out-of-control fire, such as one which has reached the ceiling, endangers the user (i.e., no escape route, smoke, explosion hazard, etc.), or otherwise requires the expertise of a fire department. Typically, a fire extinguisher consists of a hand-held cylindrical pressure vessel containing an agent which can be discharged to extinguish a fire. Fire extinguishers manufactured with non-cylindrical pressure vessels also exist but are less common.Read More »Where is a Fire Extinguisher When You Need One?