Staying Safe While Working in Cold Weather
As all of our Texas clients know, Texas has very unpredictable weather. During our winter months, it can be 62ᵒ and sunny on Monday and 33ᵒ and cloudy on Tuesday. These temperature swings can often be a challenge for employees trying to prepare for the next days work schedule. For prolonged cold spells, workers exposed to […]
The Opportunity of A Near Miss
We’ve all heard or used the phrase “close call” or “near miss” at some point in time. I’ll even wager it’s happened while driving your car and almost being in an accident. When that happens do you say to yourself, “Whew, that was close?” That is a near miss. We can look back and think […]
Avoiding Workplace Distractions
Some workplace distractions and interruptions are unavoidable, but others if not properly controlled or regulated could lead to injuries, lost productivity, and a decrease in worker morale. Work interruptions are a distraction that can result in work errors or accidents. Before addressing or responding to another person, workers should shut down or disengage any work tool, equipment, […]
Sharpen Your Safety Awareness
In almost every industry sharp tools are essential to many kinds of work, but sharp or pointed objects can be hazardous and often cause painful and life changing injuries. Types of injuries include cuts, punctures, nicks, and gashes that can lead to serious infections or diseases. These injuries can be prevented through employee training, protective gloves, […]
Staying Safe While Working in Hot Temperatures
Now that we are right in the middle of the hot summer months, it’s time to look at how hot conditions put your body under a lot of stress. Physical activity stresses the body even more. When heat is combined with physical activity, loss of fluids, fatigue, and other conditions can lead to a number […]
Eye Safety – Eye Protection Is Cheap But Eye Are Priceless!
What do tiny flying particles, contact with chemicals, and swinging objects have in common? They are the most common causes of eye injuries in the workplace, and all put you at risk. Not many people realize that the workplace is a leading source of eye trauma, loss of vision, disability, and blindness. Of the 2,000 employees […]
Walking Is Working!
At some point for most of us, we’ve all had that near slip or moment when we trip over something causing us to fall. Just that little momentary lapse of concentrating on what you are doing creates a problem by distracting you from an activity that results in a slip, trip or fall. It can […]
Preventing CTDs (Cumulative Trauma Disorders)
Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) are strains that result from long–term repetitive motion or from continually working in an awkward position. Strains commonly occur in the wrists, arms, shoulders or back, affecting the body’s joints and surrounding muscles and tendons. CTDs are said to be today’s fastest growing occupational problem, affecting all types of employees, from computer operators to […]
February 1st — Time to Post Your OSHA 300A!
February is quickly approaching and it’s time again to look at the process of preparing this year’s 300A Summary. To complete the 300A, employers must use the previous year’s OSHA 300 Log. The 300A is a condensed version of your 300 log. Employers with 10 or more employees must post a summary of the previous calendar year’s […]
Stay Safe When Working in Cold Weather
Workers exposed to extremely cold conditions are at risk of serious health problems, including hypothermia, frostbite, dehydration and muscle injuries. Working in cold weather puts enormous strain on your body. Air temperature is not the only measure of cold, the wind makes it colder. Windy days and cold temperatures combine to make it dangerously cold. […]
