Safety Tips

Belt and disk sanders cause serious skin burns when the rapidly moving abrasive surface touches the body. Because guarding sanders completely is impossible, the National Safety Council offers a variety of tips to stay safe.

One way to prevent becoming ill with the influenza virus is to avoid crowded settings and exposure to others who may be infected.

Although motor vehicle-deer collisions can happen year-round, November is the month with the highest risk, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Although OSHA has no standard regarding occupational homicide, it can be a significant risk, especially for workers in what NIOSH deems “high-risk workplaces.” These workplaces include liquor stores, taxicabs, motels, gas stations and jewelry stores.

A 47-year-old land surveyor died after being struck by a passenger vehicle as he walked along the road.

The high volume of electrical equipment in a typical office can expose workers to serious electrical hazards, including shocks, burns and fire, the Rosslyn, VA-based Electrical Safety Foundation International warns.

Construction and industrial workers are at an increased risk of injury and death when working near mobile cranes due to the risk of tip-overs, uncontrolled loads or boom collapse.

Working with pallets can present hazards for both workers and equipment. Workers can suffer cuts and abrasions from pallets in disrepair, and unstable pallets can break, dropping freight and causing potential damage to equipment and injury to workers.

Floodwaters can be contaminated with any number of dangerous substances that may cause serious illness or even death, such as micro-organisms, sewage and industrial waste. It is imperative to maintain good hygiene when working in areas affected by floods.

Adequate sleep is important for an individual’s health and well-being. Most experts recommend getting between seven and nine hours of sleep every day, which can be difficult to achieve, especially for people who work during nighttime hours or on a rotating shift schedule.