Reducing the Effects of Digital Eye Strain: Safety Brief - February 6, 2023

Choking First Aid: Safety Brief - January 30, 2023

Knife Safety: Safety Brief - January 23, 2023

Winter in the Workplace: Safety Brief - January 16, 2023

Returning to Work: Safety Brief - January 9, 2023

Kicking off the New Year: Safety Brief - January 2, 2023

New Years Safety: Safety Brief - December 26, 2022

2023 is right around the corner. As we close out this year and welcome in the next there are several considerations we should take into account. This week let’s discuss different traditions for celebrating the new year and how to stay safe during these event. Wishing everyone a very happy and safe New Year!

Christmas Safety: Safety Brief - December 19, 2022

Christmas is a time to enjoy family, friends and the joy of the season. The best way to ensure happy holidays for yourself and your loved ones is to be aware of the common hazards associated with the season and some simple tips for avoiding these mishaps. Merry Christmas to all and to all a safe night!

Sleep Deprivation: Safety Brief - December 12, 2022

Sleep is necessary for your body and mind to recover so you can tackle each day at your full potential. Too little sleep puts you at risk for accidents and careless mistakes on the job and at home. This week we will discuss the adverse effects of fatigue and mitigating fatigue in the workplace, as well as identifying and managing it the second it hits.

Material Storage Safety: Safety Brief - December 5, 2022

This week we will dive a little deeper into storage safety practices for the industrial setting. Even the best of the best Tetris© masters are often challenged when it comes to not only finding room to store objects of many shapes and sizes but doing so in a safe manner. This week we will share some safety tips and best practices for storing materials in your workplace.

Crane and Hoist Safety: Safety Brief - November 28, 2022

Nothing is more frightening to a crane operator than a crane becoming unbalanced or collapsing due to excessive weight load. In an average year, injuries related to cranes and hoists account for approximately 1,000 lost-time work hours. Employees working with this type of equipment are exposed to great hazards which require taking extra safety precautions.
This week, we will discuss the safety rules for operating cranes, moving loads, and parking loaded cranes. We will also discuss how to properly inspect overhead cranes, hoists, and wire ropes used on hoists.

Winter Weather Preparation: Safety Brief - November 21, 2022

For many of us in the northern hemisphere, winter is fast approaching or already arrived. There are some simple steps to preparing your workplace and household for the pending winter weather. This week we will discuss some of those tips, so your winter season is a wonderland and not a nightmare.

Stormwater Pollution Prevention: Safety Brief - November 14, 2022

Discussing stormwater pollution prevention may not be a common topic in your workplace but the more awareness you have in your facility, the better your pollution prevention program will be. Having an effective stormwater pollution prevention program requires everyone’s time and efforts. The end result of having an effective program is a cleaner environment which benefits everyone in the long run. This week we will discuss the basics of stormwater pollution prevention.

Influenza Season: Safety Brief - November 7, 2022

It’s that time of year again, sniffle, sneezing, coughing and wheezing. Sometimes those sniffles can take a turn for the worst and become the dreaded flu virus. This week we will get a better understanding of what the flu virus is, different types of flu viruses, discuss prevention steps, signs and symptoms and what to do if you get sick.

Care Management: Safety Brief - October 31, 2022

In the unfortunate event of an injury at your workplace, it is critical that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities when it comes to how best to respond. We are going to refer to this process as care management. This week we are going to provide an overview of how to implement an effective care management process in your workplace.

Halloween Safety: Safety Brief - October 24, 2022

Halloween is an exciting time of the year, full of festivities and fun! Halloween activities typically bring along the same hazards year after year. This week we will discuss some of those hazards and ways to avoid them so you and your loved ones can have a safety and happy Halloween.

10 Tips for Fire Safety: Safety Brief - October 17, 2022

Last Minute Risk Analysis: Safety Brief - October 10, 2022

Many accidents in the workplace are avoidable and often occur during routine tasks. A worker that underestimates the hazards in their job is less likely to remained focused and take the necessary precautions to perform the job safely.
This week we will discuss a tool that can be used in your workplace to provide a final review of the task at hand to ensure employees are operating safely. This tool is the Last Minute Risk Assessment (LMRA).

Fall Safety: Safety Brief - October 3, 2022