December 2011 Blog Posts (29)

WASHINGTON - - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safetyand Health Administration (OSHA) has created a web page to help protect workers from hazards they may face during winter storm response and recovery operations.

The Web page provides guidance on how employers and workers involved in cleanup and…

WASHINGTON - - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safetyand Health Administration (OSHA) has created a web page to help protect workers from hazards they may face during winter storm response and recovery operations.

The Web page provides guidance on how employers and workers involved in cleanup and…

Technology is wonderful! Chain saws, power tools, log splitters, etc… all save us a ton of time and energy; ditto for the snow blower. No more backbreaking snow shovel work, just power up the blower and get going.

With all power tools, however, there is an increased risk factor. Statistics tell us that snow blowers are responsible for 6,000 emergency room visits and close to 1,000…

Respected Readers,

The goals of resuscitation are to preserve life, restore health, relieve suffering, limit disability, and respect the individual’s decisions, rights and privacy. In our first post on Online Safety Community, we will talk about the early decisions made by the individual (if known to us at time of help needed), ethical and social rights and whenever his/her privacy matters with…

Hello Members!

My name is Donnie Johnson. My wife and I made a video a few years ago called "Donnie's Accident" after I was in an arc blast accident. I have had numerous requests on You Tube and other sites for copies of my video from safety directors to use for their safety programs. So I made a website! I use the video during my 'work safety' presentations when I speak at events, businesses and organizations. You can watch or download the video and read the full…

Understanding Confined Spaces

By Jerome E. Spear, CSP, CIH…

Top 5 things to remember...to ensure a safe ride home for the holidays

It’s the week before Christmas and all through the office, employees excited about the upcoming holiday. Everyone ready to head to their cars and home for the long holiday weekend! It’s exciting…family, friends, gifts, last minute shopping, long weekend, too much food, too much drink, too much snow shoveling…

Those of you who read this safety blog regularly know Ken Oswald. He regularly contributes as a guest blogger. A couple of weeks ago he sent over a Holiday Safety Poem and I thought I'd share it with you so here it is:

'Twas weeks before the holidays and time to prepare,

We must be careful and always aware.

All thru the house there's so much to do -

Cooking, shopping and decorating too.…

Here's a new twist...

Most of us are familiar with the OSHA Santa, the OSHA cowboy, etc... (If not, click here to view them). As strange as it may seem, these humorous drawings may be closer to the truth than we might think and some people are sick and tired of all the fun in the holiday season being taking away in the name of safety.

According to…

Apparently the expression “That which does not kill me makes me stronger” is something that makers of hand soap and disinfectants need to be paying attention to. It applies to germs as well. It has long be preached by naturalists and proponents of fiber cleaning cloths that disinfectants are simply creating stronger, more resistant germs.

A…

Six Stress Relief Tips for Dealing with the Holidays

Six Stress Relief Tips for Holiday Headaches. It’s hard to believe that the holidays are just around the corner but the Christmas ads on TV are a sure sign that we’re heading in to holiday season – for some a time of sharing family time and, for others, a series of headaches and heartaches.

At this time of year, more than any other, taking care of your emotional needs is essential to enjoying a truly happy holiday. This isn’t…

Greetings all

Here are a few general holiday safety tips to make your holiday season more safe and enjoyable. Additionally, I have attached the Winter Safety Guide with tips for Winter driving, Holiday Safety, Frostbite and more to utilize this winter for home, travel or work that you may be able to fully enjoy this holiday season safely.

Trees:

• When purchasing an…

According to a new article published by the American Journal of Industrial Medicine, "The majority of WTC-exposed fire department rescue workers experienced a substantial decline in airflow over the first 12 months post-9/11... These conditions include irritant induced asthma, non-specific chronic bronchitis, aggravated pre-existing obstructive lung disease (asthma or COPD), and…

Looking for a good training video for your next safety meetings?

Considering the fact that slips, trips and falls are still one of the biggest causes of accidents in the workplace and usually the most easy to fix, the video by worksafebc.com might be a great place to start.

The video does a great job of covering all the basics and more in an easy to follow fairly entertaining manner.

Check out their…

According to a new study polling some 506 workers, 14% have experienced workplace rage.

Here are the numbers:

• 14% of American workers report incidents they would characterize as "desk rage" occurring at their workplace…