by Bria Robinson | Dec 23, 2020 | Health, Safety
The healthcare industry works directly and indirectly to provide health services to individuals. Healthcare facilities include hospitals, clinics, dental offices, outpatient surgery centers, birthing centers, emergency medical care, home healthcare, and nursing homes....
by Bria Robinson | Dec 7, 2020 | Safety
Slips, trips, and falls constitute the majority of general industry accidents. They cause 15% of all accidental deaths and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities. Active participation by management, supervisors and employees is necessary to...
by Bria Robinson | Nov 5, 2020 | Health, Safety
When an emergency occurs, there is not much time to figure out a plan to get everyone to safety. Emergencies present a variety of hazards for employees in impacted areas. Developing a plan before an emergency happens is crucial in ensuring that your team has the...
by Bria Robinson | Sep 25, 2020 | Health, Safety
Industrial fires can cost companies and governments a significant amount of money and lead to devastating loss of life. According to a recent statistic from the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), an average of 37,000 fires occur in industrial and manufacturing...
by Bria Robinson | Sep 14, 2020 | Health, Safety
If your work involves activities with equipment and machinery such as set-up, un-jamming, repairs, cleaning, servicing, and adjusting, then this blog is for you. The energy feeding into the machinery and equipment (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc.)...
by Bria Robinson | Aug 19, 2020 | Safety
Powered industrial trucks (PITs) are commonly used in industry to carry, push, pull, lift, stack, or tier materials. The hazards associated with PITs vary depending on the vehicle type, workplace environment, and application. Without proper training and understanding...
