Cold Medications and Drowsiness – Weekly Safety Moment
Dec 6, 2019Cold and flu season is here again. Now is a good time for our annual warning about using over-the-counter cold and flu medications during work hours. Sometimes, cold remedies and work are not a good mix. The most common side effect of over-the counter cold and flu medicine is drowsiness, which lowers one’s alertness and… Read more »
Fire Extinguishers – Weekly Safety Moment
Nov 15, 2019Fire extinguishers can save lives and your property. Below are some basic tips about using fire extinguishers in your work place. WHAT ARE EXTINGUISHER RATINGS AND CLASSIFICATIONS? There are multiple types of fire extinguishers, which are classified to stop the spread of a specific types of fires. Class A: Designed to stop fires involving clothing,… Read more »
Carbon Monoxide Safety – Weekly Safety Moment
Oct 25, 2019Carbon monoxide is a clear, odorless gas which is created by inefficient combustion emissions. The most common sources in industry are gasoline or diesel powered generators, pressure washers, air compressors, forklifts or other petroleum fired machinery. The chemical makeup of CO is a carbon molecule linked to an oxygen molecule. Carbon monoxide kills by binding… Read more »