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The Wrong Fire Extinguisher Can Make a Bad Situation Worse
As with any piece of equipment, there’s a right way and a wrong way to use fire extinguishers. They’re designed for a specific purpose and need to be properly maintained. Operating a fire extinguisher is simple but is worth an annual demonstration. In an emergency even the simplest of tasks becomes difficult. What’s at Stake Dry chemical extinguishers pose dangers to consumers as well. The fumes released by chemical extinguishers can cause eye, respiratory and skin irritation. Carbon dioxide-based extinguishers cause cold burns...
read moreDon’t Brush Off a Bug Bite or Insect Sting
Agricultural workers engaged in outdoor work activities are susceptible to environmental factors that may result in work-related injuries. These include bug bites and incidents that occur as a result of workers becoming distracted. Indoors or outdoors, insects are distracting. Bees, mosquitoes, spiders and other insects may cause harm or pose a barrier to work at hand. Bites and stings range on a scale from annoying to fatal. Additionally, distractions posed by insects are safety hazards. What’s at Stake Insect and spider bites can be a...
read moreEmergency Planning Must Include Terrorist Attack Scenario
You and your co-workers may be prepared for many types of emergencies in the workplace, such as fires, explosions, chemical spills, floods and tornadoes. But are you prepared for a possible terrorist attack? It’s unfortunate, but in this day and age, your workplace must be prepared for acts of terrorism, such as a bombing or biological or chemical weapon release. What’s at Stake Workers need to prepare for all possible emergencies, even those as unlikely as terrorist attacks. In some workplaces, this threat is considered more possible than...
read moreWhen PPE Doesn’t Fit, Safety Can Wear Thin
Ill-fitting protective clothing and equipment is universally problematic in workplace safety. It deters workers from performing job-related tasks efficiently and safely.
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