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Walking has been a leading cause of workplace injury for many years, the National Safety Council says, adding that “we need to watch out for all of the hazards tied to walking just as we would any other part of our jobs that poses a safety risk.”
How often have you found yourself driving behind a large truck or bus? It’s a pretty common occurrence. What many drivers forget, though, is that truck and bus drivers have blind spots all around their large vehicles.
NFPA 70E discusses complex and simple lockout/tagout. What is this? Does it apply if the work being performed is nonelectrical, such as a product or material change or repairing a mechanical shaft?
Every year, millions of workers are injured on the job. A significant number of their injuries are hand related. Depending on the severity, these injuries not only have huge medical costs associated with them, but they’re also expensive in terms of lost productivity and wages.
You likely don’t think of “safety” when you think of Amazon Business. Although most people know that the smart business buying solution provides a vast selection of sharply priced work and office supplies, many are surprised to learn that it also carries personal protective equipment and safety supplies from trusted brands such as 3M, Honeywell and MSA, as well as a large selection of Zappos at Work safety footwear.
Being a true safety partner means knowing what’s important to the people in the field. Red Wing asked hundreds of safety professionals, in a variety of industries, about their challenges, concerns and successes.
