Safety Tips

A 28-year-old manager of a satellite TV company was killed when a truck he was preparing for towing rolled off a dolly and crushed him.

Every day, an average of 10 letter carriers are attacked by a dog, according to the Washington-based National Asso-ciation of Letter Carriers. The rate of dog bites begins to rise in February, and generally reaches an annual high in June.

A 27-year-old emergency medical technician was killed when the ambulance she was riding in struck an elevated train track support beam. The victim worked for an independent ambu-lance service that had been operating for 45 years

When selecting an extension cord for use with a power tool or high-powered machine, cord length is not the only thing that should be considered. Improper use of extension cords can easily cause appliances to overheat and can lead to fire.

According to NIOSH, a number of fires have spontaneously ignited when workers attempted to fill portable gas cans in the backs of pickup trucks with plastic liners or in cars with a carpeted interior surface.

Portable fire extinguishers can be vital in preventing a small fire from turning into a major incident. But the devices cannot provide protection unless they are properly maintained.

How many hazards can you find in this staged photo?

In hot weather, wearing a harness can become uncomfortable. Are there ways a worker can alter his or her harness to become less restrictive and increase breathability? Are there other measures that can be taken to avoid heat stress?