Safety Shares
Don’t Take Safety for Granted
Remain vigilant about your work environment even during everyday tasks.
Compiled by Therese Dunphy, Editor-in-Chief
tdunphy@randallreilly.com
On Feb. 12, 2011, a 41-year-old grader ... Read More...
Stop Slips and Falls
Train workers to use proper safety equipment and take proper preventive measures.
Compiled by Therese Dunphy, Editor-in-Chief
The accident: On June 30, ... Read More...
Safety Watch
Stand on Firm Ground
Take steps to make sure ground conditions are stable before entering the work area.
The accident: On June ... Read More...
Safety Watch
Keep Clear of Danger
Construct barricades and post signage to warn operators about dangerous conditions.
The accident: On May 3, 2008, a ... Read More...
Safety Watch
Steer Clear of Danger
Suspended loads carry considerable risk. Stay a safe distance away.
The accident: On April 21, 2009, a 51-year-old ... Read More...
Jewelry Jeopardy
Eliminate the bling to improve safety at the mine site.
Wearing jewelry is hazardous to miners who work with machinery and ... Read More...
Fragile Roof
Before going to work on a roof, verify that that your employer has identified hazards and assessed risks.
An official danger ... Read More...
Strokes: Know the signs, act fast
Three simple questions can help the lay person determine if a person has suffered a stroke. Learn them and use ... Read More...
Chutes: Danger Zones for Fingers
Be sure to protect your fingers when working around chutes
Like most workers in the mining industry, drivers of ready-mix trucks ... Read More...
Don’t Be Hard-headed
When it comes to personal safety, use your brain. Wear your hard hat.
Hard hats are bulky, hot, tight, and uncomfortable, ... Read More...
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