Lift Trucks in the Warehouse May Many workers are injured by lift trucks in situations like the following: A lift truck is intentionally driven off a loading dock. A lift truck falls between a dock and an unsecured trailer. A …
Wire Rope – Inspection April Dangers: Damage from wear and tear can reduce rope strength and capacity, endangering workers who rely on the rope. Identify Controls: Wire rope in continuous service should be inspected during operation and at least once …
Near Misses March A “Near Miss” is an event that could have caused serious injury or illness—but didn’t. Example: A forklift operator drives too fast and drops the load, almost hitting another worker. How to react in the event …
Back Care and Lifting February Why Back Care Matters Back pain is a major cause of lost workdays and represents (on average) nearly a quarter of lost-time injuries and half of all compensation costs, both long-term and short term. …
COLD WEATHER January All employees are reminded to be aware of changes in the weather and some tips to help you during the winter months are: Dress warmly and stay dry to avoid frostbite and hypothermia. Frostbite Signs and …