To work safely with electricity you must use cords and cables that are NOT old and frayed. If you have a three pronged plug and the grounding pin is missing, dispose of the cord and...
As long as electricity can move through a loop, it is OK Hazards arise when there is a break in the loop. If there is a break in the wires, the electricity, being unable to...
Electricity works by traveling though a circuit, usually through wires. Each circuit has three components - the source that generates the power, the "user" or object receiving the charge (like a drill or light) and...
There are three basic types of electricity, Static, low voltage and high voltage. Static electricity is what makes a balloon stick to your shirt, or what shocks you when you walk across a carpet and...
Workplace violence is more than a bad experience for the people involved. IN fact workplace violence has many repercussions that happen after the act has taken place, these include things like, lost work, lower productivity,...
You should always be aware of potential office hazards and the types of tasks that cause injury and strain. Re-arrange your work space to fit your needs, adjust your chair, and use a headset when...
How you sit, stand, reach, all play a role in your bodies health and comfort. You should always be able to reach the keyboard, phone, pencils and such with ease. You should not have to...
When you work with a contorted posture, it can lead to strains, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis. These Musculoskeletal Disorders occur from working with poor posture and repetitive actions. Your workstation, and type...
Powered industrial trucks are one of the most accident-prone tools in the workplace today. Accidents are quite common, but almost all of them are due to improper training and lack of skill, which is why...
