If your facility is not grounded correctly, both your employees and your equipment are at risk. Electricity will find a path to ground, and if a worker is the path of least resistance, they will receive an electrical shock. Depending on the current in the system, the shock could be anywhere from mil…
Blog posts September 2014
Common hazards in the workplace
Despite the ongoing hard work of all of us involved with improving awareness of health and safety issues in the workplace, serious accidents and injuries are still very common.
To help raise awareness of this, Cute Injury have put together a great infographic detailing the most common hazards in th…
Scaffolding safety: 5 scaffolding safety do’s
This blog explores the subject of safe scaffolding and focuses on 5 scaffolding do’s which ensure safety of a scaffolding work site. Read on for valuable information on how to maintain safety on site and ensure the wellbeing of workers and members of the public when scaffolding work is taking place.…
Fire Prevention Week: The most effective PPE gear
Anyone who has ever seen a fire get out of control knows what an utterly terrifying and fearsome sight it can be. Once a fire takes hold there is little you can do but get back to a safe distance and hope for the best.
However, for fire fighters, there is an obligation to protect people and propert…
Asbestos: The Facts
Despite incessant media coverage and tremulous word-of-mouth horror stories, the risks of asbestos continue to be underestimated.
The fact is that asbestos can be lethal. The lack of immediate symptoms is deceptive, and can often mean that those handling the substance are unaware of the danger th…