All safety Articles

A lockout device and a tagout device on equipment.
Lockout Tagout
Lockout Tagout Devices Minimize Maintenance Hazards

Lockout/tagout devices are an essential component of an organization’s safety program to protect workers when the control of hazardous energy is required.

Read More
Hierarchy of Controls shown as a 3-D image
Site Safety
The Hierarchy of Controls: Protecting Workers from Hazards

The Hierarchy of Controls is a framework for protecting workers from hazards that involves identifying, ranking, and implementing safeguards.

Read More
Lightning against a colorful blue background.
Site Safety
Protect Outdoor Workers in Dangerous Weather Conditions

Outdoor workers must be aware of the risks posed by different weather elements, including heat exhaustion, frostbite, wind damage, lightning strikes, and more.

Read More
Banner Image that says Workplace Hazard Prevention and Control
Best Practices
Implement Effective Safeguards to Protect Workers

Effective controls protect employees by minimizing or eliminating safety and health risks with the ultimate goal of preventing injuries, illnesses, and incidents.

Read More
Large drum with hazardous chemical warnings on it and a person is holding up a pair of safety glasses.
HazMat
Protect Workers Who Use Hazardous Chemicals on the Job

When warnings are ignored or PPE isn't used, chemicals used on the job can cause hazardous short-term side effects and even severe injuries or illness.

Read More
Two binders, the blue one is labeled Safety Program, and the yellow one is labeled Safety Data Sheets.
HazMat
Understand Safety Data Sheets to Handle Materials Safely

The main source of information about hazardous materials in the workplace is the safety data sheet (SDS) and employees should know where to find them.

Read More
A driver looking out the rear mirror while driving in reverse.
Driving Safety
Backing Up Safely: A Skill All Drivers Should Master

Every time vehicles or equipment are going in reverse there is a new opportunity for a dangerous back over or struck-by incident.

Read More
A worker getting into a confined space.
Confined Spaces
Permit-Required Confined Space Rescue Safety Planning

Effective emergency planning is vital to ensure that any worker in a confined space who becomes sick or is injured can be evacuated quickly and safely.

Read More
A forklift spotter guiding a forklift operator using hand signals and a two-way radio.
Heavy Equipment
How Forklift Operators Can Maneuver Safely with a Spotter

Forklift spotters are typically used when the operator does not have full view of the working area, the path of travel, and potential hazards along the travel route.

Read More
up arrow to top of page