Safety Tips

USFA: Grill fires present summertime risk

A 17-year-old female laborer died after falling 26 feet from a residential roof onto a stone patio. The victim was working as part of a construction crew replacing the roof, unloading bales of roofing shingles from a construction box that was raised and attached to a forklift.

A high proportion of farm fatalities and injuries can be attributed to tractors, according to the National Safety Council. A tractor safety program can help minimize such risks.

Inattention to electrical hazards can lead to burns, shocks and electrocution. It is important to always be mindful of any potential electrical risks, both on and off the job.

Studies from the Washington-based National Sleep Foundation indicate that about one-quarter of shiftworkers have had a traffic accident or close call in the past year.

Hydrogen sulfide is a highly flammable hazardous gas that occurs naturally in crude petroleum and natural gas. It also is present in sewage, created through the breakdown of organic matter, and can cause negative health effects when inhaled.

Suspension trauma is a rare occurrence, but it is important to know the warning signs to reduce the hazard.

Two guardrail installers were killed after being struck by a heavy-duty guardrail that was suspended from a chain attached to the post-pulling jack of a truck-mounted post driver.

Working outside in the spring months may mean working alongside insects and animals that could pose a threat to workers. OSHA offers the following tips for avoiding such injuries when working outdoors.

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