Warning Signs – Weekly Safety Moment
Oct 18, 2019We ALL have to pay attention to WARNING SIGNS when they occur. Examples of warning signs that each of us has experienced: Lunch tents, office settings, hallway and/or break room discussions about unsafe situations Situations that just don’t “look right/feel right” as we walk through our job site Strange noises/odors within the work area, an… Read more »
Three-Point Rule – Weekly Safety Moment
Oct 11, 2019Falling while getting into or out of heavy equipment, a truck or tractor cab, hooking up air and electrical lines, or mounting or dismounting trailers is a sure way to get seriously hurt. An insurance industry study showed that falls from vehicles produced injuries that were almost 25% worse than other types of injuries. Even… Read more »
Back Injury Prevention – Weekly Safety Moment
Sep 27, 2019Most of you have probably heard that in order to lift safely, you must lift properly. You’re told to “bend your knees not your back”, and “don’t twist as you lift”. This is good advice but sometimes seems to go against human nature. Yet, there are actions you can take to help you lift properly.… Read more »