Safety Tips

Providing roadside vehicle assistance can be fraught with hazards, particularly when towing is involved.

A 63-year-old mechanic was killed after being pulled into a snow thrower at a ski resort. Although no one witnessed the incident, investigators believe the worker was attempting to move the snow thrower out of a garage.

Maintaining access to emergency exits in the workplace is vital to protecting workers in the event of a fire or other evacuation. OSHA requirements on the number of exits vary according to the size of the workplace and the number of employees, but typically at least two emergency exits are needed.

Working outside in the winter exposes employees to a number of hazards, including the risk of weather-related conditions such as frostbite. Cold weather can affect the body's senses, altering the ability to see, smell and feel, according to the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.

Washington – Home fires and carbon monoxide poisonings tend to spike during winter months, which is why the USFA and the Consumer Product Safety Commission are cautioning homeowners to stay safe this season.

Columbus, OH – An average of 11,500 people are treated at emergency rooms for injuries and medical emergencies related to snow shoveling each year, according to a report released Jan. 17 by the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Colors are an important way of communicating hazards to workers. The American National Standards Institute has established rules governing what specific colors mean.

A 23-year-old tank mechanic died of asphyxiation after entering a permit-required confined space.

Because it is both colorless and odorless, carbon monoxide can be one of the most dangerous gases present in a work environment.

On-the-job training can be helpful for new employees, for those who switch job roles, or when your organization begins using new equipment or methods. However, such training requires special attention, according to the National Safety Council.