Safety Tips

Acclimatization is the process your body goes through as it adapts to changes in its environment.

Flooding, excess rainwater or damaged plumbing can result in your work facility taking in water. That can lead to mold growth.

Does your job require you to work with sharp tools such as knives, scissors, box cutters or razor blades?

Drivers and passengers account for most fatalities in work zone crashes. This means everyone needs to work together to slow down, stay focused and give road users plenty of space, NSC says.

Shift work, long commute times and other work factors can contribute to fatigue. It’s time to reduce your risk.

You may have created workplace policies and procedures, but have you ever asked yourself how effective they are?

Looking up and down on a consistent basis or for long periods of time can overload your muscles, and may lead to musculoskeletal disorders.

A 52-year-old press operator had been employed for about seven years at a facility that fabricated motor vehicle brake system components. Primary production involved stamping and forming parts from steel rolls.

If your work includes operating power tools, replacing fuses or handling any device that could give you an electric shock, you should wear rubber-soled shoes and insulated safety gloves, says the Division of Workers’ Compensation at the Texas Department of Insurance.

Throughout your workday, do you find yourself bending, kneeling or squatting for extended periods of time?