Not wearing a hard hat can kill. A tape measure fell 50 stories. A man, whose hard hat was in his truck, died. This avoidable death happened Monday, November 3rd in New Jersey. We give the painful details, and urge workers to wear their PPE in this podcast. TRANSCRIPT: (:00) intro music…
Dan Clark | November 4, 2014 | Falling Objects, Hard Hat, Podcast | PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
Earthquake at work? If a tremor happens, there’s a good chance it will hit when employees are on the job. Learn how to stay safe at work in this podcast. Think about it. Workers don’t have a pantry full of food at their workplace. Local transportation may be at a standstill, so…
Dan Clark | August 28, 2014 | Earthquake Safety, Falling Objects, Podcast | Emergency Evacuation, Safety, Workplace Safety
Stacking and storing materials on pallets or shelves must be done with a solid plan for warehouse safety. If not, workers could be crushed and pinned or otherwise injured. Collapsing loads can be avoided by observing the weight and height limits for stacks. Heavier items should be stacked low. Layer materials on…
Dan Clark | July 30, 2014 | Falling Objects, Podcast, Stacking And Storing, Workplace Injuries | Floor Marking, Safety, Workplace Safety
Falling object hazards can be hidden in plain sight. They’re a threat in many businesses, not just warehouses or construction. In this Safety Brief, we detail three risk reduction steps to help eliminate injury from falling objects. #1. Operations assessment. Do a general inspection of your facility . #2. Review departments, people and…
Dan Clark | June 20, 2014 | Falling Objects, Podcast | PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety
Helmets, ear protection, eye protection are all important. However, safety managers must ensure foot protection is a priority too. The foot is susceptible to many dangers at a jobsite. OHSA warns of punctures, crushing, sprains, slips, trips and falls. Feet can also be injured from electrocution, chemical burns and frostbite. Shoes or…
Dan Clark | May 28, 2014 | Falling Objects, Podcast | OSHA, PPE, Safety, Spill Cleanup, Workplace Safety
