Ensuring the Safety of Flaggers and Spotters
Construction sites, road maintenance, and other work zones often rely on flaggers and spotters to maintain safety and facilitate smooth operations. Their roles are critical in directing traffic, guiding heavy machinery, and ensuring the safety of workers and the public. However, these tasks come with inherent risks, making it vital for flaggers and spotters to […]
What is Non-Ionizing Radiation, and How Can I Protect Myself?
Non-ionizing radiation is generally considered to be less harmful to living tissues compared to ionizing radiation, which can damage cellular structures and DNA, potentially leading to health issues such as cancer. However, prolonged exposure to some types of non-ionizing radiation, like intense ultraviolet rays from the sun or tanning beds, can still pose health risks […]
An Overview of ISNetworld® Requirements
ISNetworld (ISN) is required by many clients, but there are benefits to ISN compliance for companies too. With safety in mind, ISN covers many topics that help companies stay on track to meet safety goals. Here, I give an overview of ISN requirements. Company Information Because each company is different, your specific company information needs […]
What is Included in a Digger Derrick Safety Program?
A digger derrick is a piece of equipment (truck) used to dig holes, set poles, and work with a variety of materials. Like all industrial equipment, employees, the equipment, and the surrounding environment must adhere to safety measures. Therefore, companies operating such equipment require a safety program. Let’s explore what is included in a digger […]
Safe Work Practices to Prevent and Respond to Burns
We all face the possibility of burns to our bodies in everyday life, whether at home or at work. Burns can range from minor to life-threatening. Since the risk of burns involved with hot work is high, I provide an explanation of burn hazards, different degrees of burns, and safe work practices to prevent and […]
What are Bloodborne Pathogens and How to Prevent Illness?
Approximately 5.6 million American employees are at risk of developing several types of illnesses due to their exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Bloodborne pathogens are pathogenic microorganisms in human blood and other infectious materials that can cause disease. These illnesses include HIV, HBV, and other potentially infectious materials in the workplace. In recent years, there has […]
Tips for Preventing Back Injury
The majority of adults in the United States deal with some kind of back pain. Back pain can be caused by conditions like the aging process, urinary tract infections, and other non-injury-related conditions in addition to pain caused by injury. Here, I give you three tips for preventing back injury. Tip #1: Lifting Techniques Always […]
4 Personal Safety Tips
Personal safety is important at all times. We live in an often dangerous world, whether we’d like to admit it or not. Stories come out every day describing a crime that could have been prevented if attention had been given to personal safety. In this blog post, I’d like to talk about personal safety tips, […]
Safety Statistics Explained
Your company’s safety statistics play a major role in profit and loss for your business. Positive safety stats lead to more customers, more work, and an overall safer workplace. Acronyms are commonly used for these safety stats, but what do they mean? Here, I explain the common safety statistics required and how they are calculated. […]
Personal Safety During Holidays
It is easy to get distracted during the holidays and ignore your personal safety. There is so much going on to prepare for visitors or for a trip, that it’s easy to forget to keep your personal safety always in mind. I’ll give you a few tips on how to stay safe during the holidays. […]
