Category Archives: Safety Tips

The workplace can create many hazards for your hands, whether from chemicals, cuts or burns. No single glove can provide appropriate protection for every work situation, so it is important to assess the risk for each task and select a … Continue reading →

It’s important to be on the lookout for hazards throughout the day. Whether you’re walking to work, taking care of an elderly relative or watching your children, the National Safety Council offers a variety of tips to help stay safe … Continue reading →

A variety of safety precautions must be considered when handling batteries and battery acid. Lead-acid batteries contain sulfuric acid. Only authorized workers should handle them.  We recommend the following steps for safely working with battery acid: Wear personal protective equipment, … Continue reading →

Instituting industrial hygiene controls can help protect you from exposure to toxic chemicals in the workplace. The National Safety Council advises that you should be aware of the specific hazards your worksite faces and the controls available to regulate them, … Continue reading →

If a co-worker is choking, you need to act quickly. If the person is able to cough forcefully, encourage him or her to continue to clear the object. But if the person can’t cough, speak or breathe, ask the person … Continue reading →