Safety Tips

Keep lone workers safe

A lone worker is defined as a worker who cannot be seen or heard by another person, and cannot expect a visit from another employee.

FACEValue: Truck driver entangled in drive train of semi-truck tractor

A 64-year-old part-time truck operator died when his clothing became entangled in the drive train of a semi-truck tractor.

Feds propose national database for commercial driver drug test results

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed establishing a national database of commercial truck and bus drivers’ drug and alcohol testing results.

Stronger efforts needed to protect nurses from violence: study

Des Plaines, IL – Culture change and training are needed to help prevent violence against nurses, according to a recent study from the Emergency Nurses Association.
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FACEValue: Orchard supervisor run over by tractor, sprayer

A 44-year-old apple orchard supervisor died when a tractor and an attached tank sprayer ran over him when he was making repairs to the sprayer.

Preventing arc flashes

Electricity can present many dangers for workers, including arc flash hazards. An arc flash occurs when high-amperage currents travel, or “arc,” through the air.

Limiting exposure to hazardous noise

Every year, roughly 30 million people in the Unites States are exposed to hazardous noise at work, according to OSHA. High levels of noise can result in permanent hearing loss for workers.

Controlling VOC exposure in the workplace

Volatile organic compounds are common chemical contaminants found in offices and workplaces and are a source of odors, some of which can be a health hazard for workers.
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Protective services workers, truckers top state’s list of most obese

Olympia, WA – Truck driving and protective services are the occupations with the highest percentage of obese workers in Washington state, according to a new study from the state’s Department of Labor and Industries.

Working in a winter wonderland

Watching snow fall can be a beautiful sight. But for outdoor workers or commuters, it’s a sign of danger.

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