Mental health and wellness, may be one of the biggest safety issues on your jobsites today.
Ergonomics is defined as fitting the job or task to the worker in order to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders or MSD.
Has this thought ever crossed your mind? The only way to be safe from falls is to avoid them! Avoidance is the key word.
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When working on a wire rope suspended scaffold the failure of the wire rope or other components presents a true “free fall” hazard. Therefore, it is imperative that each worker Know and Understand the following:
The back is one of the strongest anatomical structures of the body, however, heavy lifting, repetitive movements, and/or sitting all day can weaken the back.
Skid steer loaders are used for material handling and excavating. Workers who operate or work near this equipment are at risk for injuries from falling off or being struck by the equipment.
What is a respirator? A respirator is a protective facepiece, hood or helmet designed to protect the wearer against a variety of harmful airborne agents.
Insulation and grounding are two recognized means of preventing injury during electrical equipment operation.
The simple way to ‘correct’ this picture is to state that the employees should be using some approved method for reaching heights…