The bones and muscles in your hand and wrist all work together to complete tasks. When one part of the hand or wrist is injured, it has a domino effect on everything else.
Most hand and wrist injuries occur due to repetitive motion, such as typing on a keyboard, driving a car, or moving objects. But other types of injuries are unexpected and can occur from improper lifting,...
Two critical components of many tools are the guard, which protects the blade, and the power switch which controls whether the tool has power and will operate. Machine guards must cover any moving part of...
There are many different types of power tools, each with a specific use and each with its own potential hazards. Power tools can include electric tools, abrasive grinders, pneumatic tools, liquid fuel tools, powder-actuated tools,...
The first step in avoiding injury is to make sure your tools are properly maintained. This includes BOTH power and hand tools. Before using any tool, do a visual inspection to make sure there are...
There are two main classes of tools; hand, and power. Hand tools are ones which you control by hand, such as a screw driver, or shovel. A power took runs on external power such as...
Before you can develop a successful safety training program you need to be fully aware of the specific types of hazards in your workplace. Since each industry is different, your training needs will need to...
After you have conducted a workplace survey and review, it's time to put together a safety plan and a process for implementing it. This plan should state the company's commitment to its workers and to...
Employees are the core asset of any company, and their belief that you are keeping them safe is, consciously or not, impacting every area of their work. Safety in the workplace is one of the...
In many workplaces, there is a hazard present that can occur either as a by-product or as the source from the handling and usage of certain equipment and chemicals. In many workplaces, there is a...
