Lockout and tagging – Electrical Hazard
02/01/2023 Leitura: 2 min
To keep workers safe, a lock-out and tagging procedure ensures dangerous energy sources are under the control of the employees. To lock out an area, combine a lock with an obstruction or mechanism that prevents […]
Respirators Maintenance
30/12/2022 Leitura: 2 min
In order to provide protection, respirators must be properly maintained. Damaged, dirty or missing components can prevent a respirator from functioning properly.Respirators with malfunctioning valves or misplaced parts don’t provide optimal protection.Sharing respirators is unhealthy, because they aren’t clean. A person must understand how to maintain their respirator properly in […]
Respirators Fit
29/12/2022 Leitura: 2 min
Personal Protective Equipment or PPE includes respirators. They allow the wearer to avoid inhaling hazardous airborne particles, fumes and gases. The proper fit of a respirator depends on the user’s facial features and the size of the container being used. Different styles and sizes of respirators provide optimal protection. Different […]
Respirators Types
28/12/2022 Leitura: 2 min
Confirm the categories of respirators in the medical community. Cutting concrete and welding pose potential dangers. Additionally, spray painting and adhesives produce a mist that can cause issues with construction.Airborne toxins can have short-term or long-term effects on the body, such as coughing and respiratory complications. What types of respirators […]
Hearing Protection
27/12/2022 Leitura: 2 min
Hearing protection is critical when using noisy machinery or working with construction sites. This is because many people work with these machines and hear their sound effects. Over time, constant exposure to noisy environments can gradually damage hearing. Hearing loss makes it difficult to notice other dangers in the workplace. […]
Head protection
26/12/2022 Leitura: 2 min
Head protection is one of the most important job duties. A 70-pound metal beam fell from a seventh floor apartment to strike a construction worker in the face, torso and head.Police credit the man’s helmet with saving his life. He was taken to the hospital in serious condition. Headwear protects […]
Safety at home
18/12/2022 Leitura: 2 min
All work related health and safety training and talks aim to encourage workers to work safely. They also provide them with the tools to make safe work environments and consider workplace health and safety. Additionally, home related safety is imperative as it relates to everyone’s health and well being. Accident […]
Eye Protection – Safety Talks
13/12/2022 Leitura: 2 min
Provide a warning about the potential negative effects. We need to protect our eyes when we work a lot. Working with hazardous materials can damage our eyes. Grit and dust in the air. The welding arc’s UV radiation causes sunburn. Burned debris from cutting and welding. Using explosive materials to […]
Protect Your Hands – Safety Talks
12/12/2022 Leitura: 2 min
Protect Your Hands now!!! It is important to protect your hands when using tools. This can be done by wearing gloves and protective gear. Gloves should be form-fitting, flexible, and made of cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant […]