Category Archives: Safety Tips

Safety Tip – Stop the Spread of Flu at Work

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Tony Brumley

Flu season can strike a workplace hard. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists steps employers can take to help minimize the spread of flu: Take proper care of personal protective equipment, regularly replacing disposable PPE, and properly cleaning … Continue reading →

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Safety Tip – Treating Eye Injuries

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Tony Brumley

Eye injuries on the job are not uncommon. In 2012, 20,300 eye injuries involving days away from work occurred, according to the National Safety Council chartbook “Injury Facts.” What can workers do to help reduce this number? According to the … Continue reading →

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Safety Tip – Preventing Backover Injuries or Deaths

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Tony Brumley

Backing vehicles and equipment are a serious occupational hazard. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that, of the 443 struck-by fatalities at road construction sites between 2003 and 2010, 143 cases involved a vehicle or mobile equipment backing up. To … Continue reading →

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Safety Tip – Treating Chemical Burns

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Tony Brumley

Are chemicals used in your workplace? Mayo Clinic notes that chemical burns can be caused by a variety of substances, including strong acids, drain cleaners, paint thinners and gasoline. A worker who receives a severe chemical burn may go into … Continue reading →

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Safety Tip – Labor Day Safety Reminders

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Tony Brumley

Labor Day, and the long holiday weekend that accompanies it, marks the end of summer for most families. It’s the official last summer barbeque, day out by the lake or family picnic. As fun as the weekend is, accidents can … Continue reading →

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