Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion
Check out this week's Monday Minute where we discuss different types of heat stroke and...
Hard Hats Are Better Than Hard Heads
Noggin, coconut, skull, noodle, nut, dome, melon...whatever you want to call it, lets look at...
Will You Know It If You See It? Confined Space ID
Before we try to determine if a space is permit-required, we need to know if...
Seeing the Light: The Importance of Eye Protection
Did anyone ever tell you that you have beautiful eyes? Let's make sure they stay...
Ladder Legends
Check out this week's Monday Minute where we discuss the killer lurking on your job...
Machine Guarding
Lockout/tagout is great for protecting workers during servicing and maintenance, but what about when the...
Forklift Safety Do’s and Don’ts
Many forklift accidents are related to lack of training. Make sure that your team is...
Spills
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Conveyor Safety
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Confined Spaces
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Near Misses
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Heart Month
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Venomous Snakes
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Telling Stories
Have you been involved in a safety issue? Let's talk about it. SWD-Monday-Minute-Telling-StoriesDownload...
Propane Tanks
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OSHA’s Top 10
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When is fall protection required?
OSHA regulates the fall protection requirements at certain heights. Do you know what these are...
Cold Weather
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Distracted Driving
It's critical that we focus on the task at hand and let it wait! SWD-Monday-Minute-Distracted-DrivingDownload...
Risk Assessments – What if?
Could something happen? What if I did it a different way? Assessing the risk and...
It’s Turkey Day!
It's important to also be safe during this Thanksgiving as we prepare for time with...
The Monday Minute – NFPA 70E & Electrical Safety
The violent nature of an arc flash exposure can cause a serious injury – even...
The Monday Minute – Eye and Face Protection
When it comes to taking care of your vision, protection is important! Are you using...
The Monday Minute – Harness Inspections
Prior to use, each worker must inspect the fall arrest equipment they will use for...
The Monday Minute – Compressed Gas Storage
Proper storage of gas cylinders is paramount to the safety and health of anyone using...
The Monday Minute – The Competent Person
OSHA uses the term “Competent Person” in many of its standards and documents. You either...
The Monday Minute – Suicide Awareness
Sometimes, individuals are suffering so much that they see suicide as their only solution. How...
The Monday Minute – BLEVE – Got Me Under Pressure!
A BLEVE is a sudden, explosive release of energy that occurs when a closed container...
The Monday Minute – One Glove to Rule Them All…
Have you ever thought about what would happen if we suddenly lost the use of...
The Monday Minute – E-Stops
Automobile airbags are emergency safety devices but are not used in place of seatbelts and...
The Monday Minute – Acetylene
Most people that work with acetylene know that you should never place the cylinder on...
The Monday Minute – Drug Use
Recreational, or Something More? SWD-Monday-Minute-drug-abuseDownload...
The Monday Minute – Alcohol & The Job
It does not go great with the job site, and by “not great” we mean...
The Monday Minute – Fall Protection and Holes
One moment your feet are on what seems to be a solid surface, the next...
The Monday Minute – Driving & Tires
Tires are one of the most important, and often overlooked components of a vehicle. Not...
The Monday Minute – “Use It or Lose It” – Hearing Protection
Have you ever heard someone say, “Nah. I don’t need earplugs. I’m used to loud...
The Monday Minute – Back to School
Summers are coming to a close. This means an increase in early morning traffic, more...
The Monday Minute – Complacency & Trench Safety
Complacency, in its simplest form, is caused by success. SWD-Monday-Minute-Trench-ComplacencyDownload...
The Monday Minute – CSE Air Quality Hazard: Carbon Monoxide
Why is CO so dangerous though? It’s dangerous because it is colorless, odorless, and tasteless...
The Monday Minute – Lightning
Remember that commercial lightning detection devices and services have no way to warn against the...
The Monday Minute – HAZCOM Safety Data Sheets
The SDS contains 16 sections and covers information such as the scientific details, manufacturer information...
The Monday Minute – Ergonomics
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The Monday Minute – Trench Safety
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The Monday Minute – Hydration Happens at Home!
It’s getting hot out there! A record breaking heat wave out west has pushed its...
The Monday Minute – Always Wear Gloves! Then, Stop the Bleeding
Does your team know what to do first, when administering first aid? Always protect yourself...
The Monday Minute – Rigging Refresher – Pre-lift Inspections
Safe lifting and hoisting start with proper inspections of the equipment and rigging. What is...
The Monday Minute – National “Don’t Fry-Day” – Preventing Sunburn
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The Monday Minute – Overhead Powerlines
If you work outside, do you make a point to look for overhead powerlines? Did...
The Monday Minute – Suspension Trauma & The Necessity of Fall Rescue Plans
Employees have to be protected from falls, and they must have a fall rescue plan...
The Monday Minute – Restoring Energy to the Locked Out System
The work is finished and it's time to remove the lockout. Do you have a...
The Monday Minute – ZES & TEST, TEST, TEST!!
The lock-out MUST be verified. This crucial step is the difference between an effective LOTO...
The Monday Minute — Just a Tag? Is That Allowed?
Locks vs. Tags. When is a tag out acceptable? Can you use locks instead of...
The Monday Minute – Identifying & Isolating Hazardous Energy
Preventing the release of hazardous energy is one of the most important aspects of staying...
The Monday Minute – Why is Heat Stroke Deadly?
What do BBQ and heatstroke have in common? Read today's Monday Minute to find out!...
The Monday Minute – National Workplace Eye Health & Safety Month
Do you know the difference between Z87+ and Z87? Check out this week's Monday Minute...
The Monday Minute – Allergy Meds & Safety
Did you know that in some states you can get a DUI for driving while...
The Monday Minute – Ladder Safety
Everybody knows what the second to top step says. "Caution! Do not sit or stand...
The Monday Minute – HAZCOM
Does your company use Dihydrogen Monoxide? Make sure to read this week's Monday Minute to...
The Monday Minute – OSHA & CPR
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The Monday Minute – The Importance of Machine Guarding
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The Monday Minute – Aerosol Cans
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The Monday Minute – Forklifts & Safe Operation
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The Monday Minute – Scaffolding Inspections
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The Monday Minute – Check your Smoke Detector!
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