|
| Avoid lead exposure | | According to NIOSH, workers can be exposed to lead through fumes (produced when metal is being heated or soldered) or dust (produced when metal is being cut or when lead paint is sanded or removed with a heat gun). | | Read More |
|
| Basic electrical safety on the job | | Although injuries from electrical hazards represent a fraction of total on-the-job injuries, they are more likely to result in death than injuries from other causes, according to the Arlington, VA-based Electrical Safety Foundation International. | | Read More |
|
| Work safely with tungsten carbide | | Tungsten carbide is a metal alloy commonly used in manufacturing because of its hardness and resistance to wear and high temperatures. According to the New Jersey Department of Health’s Division of Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Health, exposure to tungsten carbide may result in lung issues, as it often contains nickel and chromium, which can trigger asthma. | | Read More |
|
| Stay safe this harvest season | | Fall is a time when crop harvests across the country are being brought in and heavy-duty machinery use is in full swing. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health, about half of the state’s 500 reported farm machinery and equipment injuries occur each year between August and November. | | Read More |
|
| Livestock safety | | Farm animals can present real dangers to farmers, ranchers and their families. | | Read More |
|
| Suspenion trauma | | Fall protection systems may prevent a serious injury or fatality. However, if a worker wearing fall protection gear falls and is suspended in a static upright position for an extended period of time, too much blood can accumulate in the veins and blood flow cannot normalize. | | Read More |
|
| Alone on the job | | If a lone employee encounters an emergency or is injured on the job, that person may have difficulty finding help. | | Read More |
|