Hand Tool Safety: Saws, Wrenches, Pliers and Vises
Hand Tool Safety: Saws, Wrenches, Pliers and Vises Saws Keep control of saws by releasing downward pressure at the end of the stroke. Do not use an adjustable-blade saw (such as a hacksaw, coping saw,...
View ArticleHand Tool Safety: Using Hammers Safely
Hand Tool Safety: Using Hammers Safely Use a hammer only if it is in good condition. The head should not be mushroomed and it should be firmly attached to the handle. Be certain that both the hammer...
View ArticleHand Tool Safety: Clamps, Snips, Toolboxes
Hand Tool Safety: Clamps, Snips, Toolboxes Clamps Do not use the C-clamp for hoisting materials. Do not use the C-clamp as a permanent fastening device. Snips Wear your safety glasses or safety goggles...
View ArticleManaging Hand-Tool Hazards
Managing Hand-Tool Hazards Compared with a vat of chlorine or a huge industrial machine, a hammer seems pretty harmless. But workers who use simple hand tools shouldn’t be lulled into a false sense of...
View ArticleLadders: General Information and Checklist
Ladders: General Information and Checklist Most workers injured in falls from ladders, are less than 10 feet above the ladder’s base. Portable ladders generally fall into the following basic...
View ArticleLadder Safety: Portable and Fixed Ladders
Ladder Safety: Portable and Fixed Ladders People fall off ladders, resulting in injuries that range from bruises, broken bones, or even death. There are several potential hazards when working with...
View ArticlePreventing Falls
Preventing Falls Each year falls consistently account for a number of fatalities in industry. How do you, as workers, take responsibility to prevent falls at the work site? If the practices listed...
View ArticleWorking Surface Safety
Working Surface Safety Stair and Handrail Safety Upon rig up of a land rig, the stairs should be securely fastened as soon as they are set in place and before use by personnel. Every flight of stairs...
View ArticleKeep Warm This Winter
Keep Warm This Winter When the body is unable to warm itself, serious cold-related illnesses and injuries may occur, and permanent tissue damage and death may result. Hypothermia can occur when land...
View ArticleWorking in the Heat
Working in the Heat Although hot work environments are common, they are not insignificant. In some areas of the world, workers face extreme heat almost all year. Hot conditions can also exist in...
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