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Hand Washing is Important in Any Work Setting
WHAT’S AT STAKE Hand washing is the best way to prevent infection and keep you from becoming ill. It protects you against the flu and common cold and also helps prevent the spread of gastrointestinal infections. WHAT’S THE DANGER An estimated 40 percent of North Americans either do not wash their hands or do not do so for long enough, using soap and water for at least 15 to 20 seconds. Depending on the type of work you perform, you can also put yourself and others at serious risk by not washing your hands. The worker who handles...
read moreYour Reaction Can Trigger an Animal’s Attraction
WHAT’S AT STAKE Every year across North America, about 40 people die from dog attacks. Up to 100 others die after being stung by bees and about seven people have died from bear attacks in Canada and the United States since 2010. Many other people suffer injuries after being attacked by everything from deer and moose to cougars and dogs. WHAT’S THE DANGER Anyone working outdoors, whether delivering mail or logging in remote areas, is at risk of an animal encounter, whether it’s with someone’s pet or a wild creature. The attack risk is...
read moreHardhats Prevent Zaps as well as Raps
WHAT’S AT STAKE Foreman-level and journeyman-level electricians and linemen are among the most experienced and knowledgeable workers in the electrical contracting industry, receiving extensive training in electrical safety. However, failure to use required personal protective equipment (PPE) accounts for 55 percent of utility linemen fatalities. WHAT’S THE DANGER Even if you’re not a lineman or electrician, your job could expose you to electrical hazards. And if you aren’t wearing the right hardhat, you could be gone in a...
read moreThe Hazards of Hoisting and Lowering Tasks
WHAT’S AT STAKE Hoisting and lowering objects from one level to another is an everyday task for many operations. But this task is common in another way: It’s a common cause of serious injury and death in the workplace. WHAT’S THE DANGER Materials, tools, debris or equipment falling from above can cause serious harm, including fatal head injuries. EXAMPLE A 39-year-old roofer was part of a crew removing gravel from the roof of a building. The gravel was being loaded into bags, which were then lowered to the victim on the ground by way of...
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