Monthly Archives: January 2018

Weekly Safety Topic – Awareness Ribbons

Awareness Ribbons… the History: Awareness Ribbons go all the way back to 1917 when the Yellow awareness ribbon, which is used to show support for Military serving abroad. It was even written into a marching song that was sung by … Continue reading

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Weekly Safety Topic – Job Site Hand Signals

Job Site Hand Signal Safety Ever wonder how co-workers 20 yards apart communicate with forklift drivers or Boom and Crane operators… Well they have a language all their own. Below are some common hand signals used in the material handling … Continue reading

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Weekly Safety Topic – Little Humor in Health and Safety

A man was severely injured while cleaning machinery with gasoline, which dripped onto a rat that was running across the floor. The rat’s gasoline-coated fur ignited when it ran beneath a heater with a pilot light, causing an explosion. An English … Continue reading

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Weekly Safety Topic – Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning According to a study by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the first month of the year is the worst for carbon monoxide poisoning. At least two people die each day from carbon-monoxide poisoning in … Continue reading

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Weekly Safety Topic – New Year’s Resolutions

#1: Wash your hands more often. If you do not want the flu or cold this winter, resolve to use soap and water or hand sanitizer to keep from spreading germs. Additionally, do not touch your face and cover my … Continue reading

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