Nicks cuts, scratches and burns are minor injuries that can occur to any one of us no matter how careful we are. These are minor injuries to the skin that are often ignored. It is important to know that skin is a vital organ; one that should NOT be ignored. Not only is skin the…
Have you ever done anything silly, something that you know puts you at increased risk of injury? When you realised how silly you were, whether you got hurt or not, did you ask yourself “why did I ever do that?”. For your own preservation, this should be a very important question for you to answer…
When we are walking around on the job, particularly when handling material, we are subject to many dangers. Think about the following scenarios and see if you have ever been in a similar position: An employee was inside a truck removing empty drums onto the trucks elevator tail gate and then lowering it. Another employee was…
Humans instinctively seek to avoid pain and death. Yet, we may behave in a manner that is a threat to our well-being. There are a couple of reasons why this occurs: The first is lack knowledge- What you do not know, can hurt you! The second reason we may act in a risky manner is…
It takes a minute to write a safety rule. It takes an hour to hold a safety meeting. It takes a week to plan a good safety program. It takes a month to put that program into operation. It takes a year to win a safety award. It takes a lifetime to make a safety…
Fumes, odor and smoke can cause serious problems; they may also affect health or spoil the local environment. The problems are a statutory nuisance controlled by the local council or the environment agency i.e. mobile plant, vehicles, fires etc. Processes involving the combustion of fuels and the heating and drying of materials commonly emit fumes…
A carpenter asked his employer to pay for the damage done to his glass eye which was broken when a nail he had been driving flew up and struck it. When he was asked how he lost the eye in the first place he replied, “Oh, the same way, a flying nail”. A dark world…
There are several types of fire extinguishers which can sometimes be identified by their colour. Many will be coloured red with a label identifying their type. Type Colour Water Red Foam Cream Carbon Dioxide Black Dry Powder Blue Halon Green Water Extinguishers Should be used for materials such as wood and paper. They must not…
We use extension cords almost every day both at work and at home. These are very useful devices, but they can present a fire or shock hazard when either worn out or used improperly. Types of Extension Cords Extension cords come in either two or three-wire types: Two-wire extension cords These should only be used…
Safety is everyone’s responsibility! As an employee, you should: Learn to work safely and take all rules seriously. Recognise hazards and avoid them. Report all accidents, injuries and illnesses to your supervisor immediately. Inspect tools before use to avoid injury. Wear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment. On the other hand it is Managements responsibility to:…
