Among various jobs in the maintenance industry, gardening is probably the most fun. Not only can you work outdoors, you also get the chance to be in touch with nature. If you think about it, gardening can be one relaxing job. But you can barely relax when you’re faced with hazards like heat stress, blindness, [...]
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January Safety Tipbits: Compilation of Tips and Safety Measures in the Month of January
1. Vehicle Safety During Winter: Safe Use of Snow Chains The holidays have come and gone yet we’re still left with the torturing cold of winter. For many of us, going on the road does not just mean shoveling up snow and getting rid of ice. It also means driving with double caution. Driving slowly [...]
Warehouse Safety: General Guidelines and OSHA Citations
In the U.S., there are about 7,000 warehouses employing more than 140,000 workers. Unfortunately, hundreds of fatalities also come from this industry. Injuries and deaths in warehouses are caused by improper use of forklifts, materials handling, inappropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) and more factors that employers fail to address. OSHA Citations According to the Occupational [...]
Ergonomics and Vehicle Safety: Beating the Unhealthy Effects of Frequent Driving
Caution: Driving is dangerous to your health. If you find a car door with a sign saying this, you’d probably laugh and shrug it off. After all, while driving can cause injuries, it seems absurd that it can cause illnesses. But think about it. Whenever you go for a long drive, do you feel exhausted [...]
Vehicle Safety Tips: All You Need to Know about Night Driving
I remember how as a child I always loved going on joy rides at night. For me, the cool breeze and bright lights at night are unmatched by the sights and sounds offered by day. Being a passenger on night rides came with this magical feeling I couldn’t explain then. When I learned how to [...]
Winter Safety at the Workplace: What to Do Before a Blizzard and Other Winter Storms
If I were to become one of the X-Men, Storm would definitely be my choice. Who else has the power to control all weather conditions in the whole universe? Okay, it might also be because of her gorgeous body, flawless skin, elegant tresses and her unrivaled ability to pick locks. But hey, even without those traits, she’s one [...]
Vehicle Safety During Winter: Safe Use of Snow Chains
The holidays have come and gone yet we’re still left with the torturing cold of winter. For many of us, going on the road does not just mean shoveling up snow and getting rid of ice. It also means driving with double caution. Driving slowly is not enough, though. Some states actually require the [...]
December Safety Tipbits: Compilation of Tips and Safety Measures in the Past Month
Happy New and Safer Year, everyone! With the swift dash of December and the holiday rush that came with it, I’m sure you have been pretty beat the past few weeks. Up to now, your email inbox probably holds some holiday leftovers with all the spam and friendly greetings you received last month. Today, I’ll give you [...]
Vehicle Safety: 12 Safety Guidelines in Driving in Winter Weather
With roads covered with ice and snow this time of the year, the hazards are tenfold. In fact, drivers are not advised to go on the road in winter weather. Then again, in the case of workers in charge of delivering goods or transporting equipment and materials to different work sites, traveling during winter is [...]
Heavy Equipment Safety: Basic Safety Tips in Bulldozer Operations
Bulldozers are designed to cut and push large quantities of material in a matter of seconds. With their enormous size, they can cause serious injury and even death, if not operated properly. Read below to be in the know about safety measures for the operation of bulldozers. Only qualified, competent and trained workers should be allowed to operate and [...]

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