Preventing forklift accidents requires a good mindset, a good attitude, and thorough, hands on training. Proper inspection of the forklift is also important to make sure the machine is working as it should be. You...
Before operating a forklift, or going through hands on training, all operators must participate in classroom or on line training. Watch each driver individually to judge their driving ability and to see how they handle...
OSHA requires training for all powered industrial truck operators every three years. as a supervisor, your goal is to provide the training needed to highlight hazards specific to your workplace, and the evaluation necessary to...
All fire extinguishers, regardless of type, must be inspected on a regular basis. This insures the structural integrity of the extinguisher and lets you know if it has been compromised in any way. In addition...
Fires erupt when a combustible material gets ignited. There are many different things which can combust including chemicals, paper, electronics, even cooking oils. Each type of fire will require a different extinguishing agent. There are...
Before you use any fire extinguisher, sound the alarm and call the fire department. Identify possible evacuation routes. Then, select the right extinguisher. Although different extinguishers will extinguish different types of fires, they all operate...
A fire is a chemical reaction between oxygen and a combustible material that releases heat, light, flames and smoke. Combustible materials can include paper products, oil based paints, metal shavings, and even cooking oils. Each...
Many of the hazards that exist in kitchens can be avoided by paying attention, and knowing how to work safely. Knowing how to work with food and store it safely is also important as it...
A kitchen is one environment where many things happen at one time, in one place. From prepping food, to cooking food, to storing, transporting and serving food. Paying attention in a kitchen is critical to...
