Fire Safety

Do your workers know how to respond to emergency situations?

Many devices, including personal gas monitors, are powered by lithium batteries, some of which (lithium-ion batteries) are rechargeable.

In Episode 38, the S+H team examines the April issue’s feature story on workplace fire drills. Also, Lori Guasta, senior director of consulting services at NSC, discusses fatigue in the workplace and beyond in the “5 Questions With …” interview.

Are your workplace fire extinguishers in the right place? According to the National Fire Protection Association, employers need to consider two key factors: accessibility and visibility.

Did you know? Flammable liquids are required to be stored in approved glass, plastic or metal containers.

Creating a safe evacuation plan means all employees should be accounted for in it – including workers who use a wheelchair.

Employers need to create a program to ensure hot work is performed safely. Here’s what OSHA says an effective program looks like.

Aside from being the control center of the vehicle, a truck cab serves as an office for paperwork and phone calls, a break area to rest and eat, a shelter from inclement weather and extreme temperatures, and a storage area for supplies and equipment. As wide-ranging as this multifunctional space is, even more so are the hazards that can be inside and around the cab, cautions KeepTruckingSafe.org.

Think emergency drills are only for schoolchildren? Think again. The National Safety Council urges all workers to take drills seriously.