Archive for August, 2008
Safety In The Workplace – Construction Accidents
The tradesmen that make up the construction industry are said to undertake the most physically demanding jobs and as a result they are said to sadly be six times more likely to be killed whilst undertaking their profession. Although the construction industry in Britain is meant to be the safest in Europe it is where [...]
Concrete Pumps & Safety In The Workplace
One very dangerous thing that is seen in the concrete pumping industry from time to time is people having their arms, fingers, etc. amputated in the field due to cleaning out the pump with their hands while the pump motor is running. Remember, never put any body part in the hopper, outlet valve or lubrication [...]
Safety in the Workplace
Many times dangers exist in the workplace, which are ignored by the company due to the time or expense involved in correcting them.
While the vast majority of companies will do whatever it takes to insure the safety of their workers, many workers become so confident in their ability that they will take shortcuts, putting themselves [...]
Eye Protection and Safety Glasses – Workplace Safety
The most common form of eye protection is safety glasses. I have always hated wearing safety glasses myself. I notice that people who have well fitted prescription safety glasses tend to wear theirs without compliant. I think that is because they can see better with their glasses on than with them off. I am the [...]
Creating Workplace Safety Poster For Improved Workplace Safety Communication
When safety takes a backseat, accidents usually happen. It’s just a matter of time. Once a nasty accident happens, the company, shaken by the accident, will be forced to make a concerted effort to improve the workplace safety conditions. Unknowingly, the company will enjoy lots of benefits in the process. What does creating an accident-free [...]