What’s a Near Miss? Usually, a near miss or hit is defined as an accident that almost happened. For example, the situation where someone trips and almost falls down the stairs but manages to grab
Near Misses
The True Risks of DIY
A self-employed farmer died when an unsupported, raised front-end loader bucket fell as he repaired the hydraulics, crushing him against the front of the machine. There were no witnesses. It appears that the farmer raised
7 Safety Tips for Forklifts on Rough Terrain
OSHA classifies a telescoping forklift as a “variable reach type”. They are categorized as a class VII: Rough Terrain Forklift Truck. Rough terrain forklifts require the right operators to handle them or it can lead
Tips to Avoid Overexertion
Overexertion occurs when the load, whether lifted, carried, pushed, pulled or otherwise handled, exceeds the limits of the human joint system doing the work. Overexertion injuries generally fall into two categories: Sprains – stretching or
Use Your Head – Wear Your Hard Hat
True Accounts: It could happen to you Darryl was operating a large piece of mining equipment in an underground shaft when he noticed a small crack in the roof 11 feet above him. While he
Thank You for Working Safely
If you think about safety, it seems that we all have a safety filter. This filter exists in the minds of the people as they work. It is this filter which stops us from doing
Why We Must Disconnect While Driving
How Cell Phones Distract Visual – Eyes off the road Mechanical – Hands off the wheel Cognitive – Mind off driving Hands-free devices offer no safety benefit when driving Hands-free seen as a solution and
Be Alert, Don’t Get Hurt
Probably the most unpredictable type of accident is being struck by a moving object because it is usually out of the routine. Struck-by fatalities and severe injuries can result from: Falling Objects Loose or Shifting
9 Common OH&S Errors
The challenge of managing the aspects of occupational health and safety (OH&S) in the workplace can often feel overwhelming. There are many legal, moral and financial reasons for us to pay attention to OH&S obligations.
Stay Safe: Don’t Accept Mediocrity
In this age of rapid change and need for efficiency, we also see an increased emphasis on quality assurance standards such as ISO (International Organization for Standardization) certifications. However, the biggest factor we must consider