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Safety Photo of the Year: “Why Lock-Out, Tag-Out IS Vitally Important”

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Caution: Somewhat Graphic Photo - Note: This Photo is the property of Jack Benton, and may not be used without written consent. Note: I dont know all of the details of this incident and only know that this accident was caused by failure to follow LOTO procedures. Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) Introduction "Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)" … Continue reading Safety Photo of the Year: “Why Lock-Out, Tag-Out IS Vitally Important”

Safety Comic of the Day – “OSHA Machine Guarding Requirements”

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Crushed hands and arms, severed fingers and limbs, lacerations and abrasions - the list of possible machinery-related injuries is long and horrifying. Many hazards are created by moving machine parts. Safeguards are essential for protecting workers from preventable injuries. The following standards have been established to ensure the safety of machine operators and other employees … Continue reading Safety Comic of the Day – “OSHA Machine Guarding Requirements”

Safety Photo of the Day! – “This Is Gonna Hurt” –

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  Hand and Power Tool Safety Hand and power tools are a common part of our everyday lives and are present in nearly every industry. These tools help us to easily perform tasks that otherwise would be difficult or impossible. However, these simple tools can be hazardous and have the potential for causing severe injuries … Continue reading Safety Photo of the Day! – “This Is Gonna Hurt” –

Safety Photo of the Day: Why Having Effective Safety Guidelines for “Slips, Trips & Falls” Is Imperative

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Slips, trips, and falls constitute the majority of general industry accidents. They cause 15% of all accidental deaths, and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities. The OSHA standards for walking/working surfaces apply to all permanent places of employment, except where only domestic, mining, or agricultural work is performed. Walking/working surfaces … Continue reading Safety Photo of the Day: Why Having Effective Safety Guidelines for “Slips, Trips & Falls” Is Imperative

Safety Photo of the Day! – Why Electrical Safety Is Vitally Important!

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What's wrong with this picture??? Electrical Safety Introduction Working with electricity can be dangerous. Engineers, electricians, and other professionals work with electricity directly, including working on overhead lines, cable harnesses, and circuit assemblies. Others, such as office workers and sales people, work with electricity indirectly and may also be exposed to electrical hazards. Electricity has … Continue reading Safety Photo of the Day! – Why Electrical Safety Is Vitally Important!