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Put a Lock on Stored Energy
Energy keeps the workplace going, but it can also kill. Unexpected release of energy is the cause of many serious injuries. Here is one example: Three workers were fixing a problem […]
FavoriteKeep Aluminum Ladders Away From Electricity
Aluminum ladders are lightweight and easy to use. But aluminum ladders have one major drawback-they conduct electricity more readily than ladders made of other materials such as wood or fiberglass. That is […]
FavoriteAssured Grounding Safety Talk
Safety Talk WHAT’S AT STAKE? The assured equipment grounding conductor program covers all cord sets, receptacles which are not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure, and equipment […]
FavoriteAssured Grounding Program Safety Talks
Safety Talk WHAT’S AT STAKE? The assured equipment grounding conductor program covers all cord sets, receptacles which are not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure, and equipment connected by cord and […]
FavoriteImmobilize With the Proper Lockout Procedure
Safety Talk What’s at Stake? To immobilize the machine with the proper lockout/tagout procedure, or be immobilized yourself. That’s the bottom line when it comes to your safety around machinery. What’s the Danger? Lockout procedures […]
FavoriteHazardous Locations Classifications for Electrical Equipment: Class/Division
What’s at Stake? Hazardous Locations are defined as premises, buildings or parts thereof where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to the presence of flammable gases or vapors, flammable […]
FavoriteKeys to Electrical Safety
WHAT’S AT STAKE? Working with electricity can be dangerous. The key is that not all electrical hazards are created equal. Although each use of electricity creates a potential exposure to a […]
FavoriteLaboratory Electrical Hazards
Safety Talk What’s at Stake? Consider the following story… A scientist was conducting an experiment using a portable fluorescent lighting rack. The lighting rack was plugged into an electric timer, which was […]
FavoriteLead – Acid Batteries – Spanish
¿QUE ESTÁ EN RIESGO? Los montacargas eléctricos producen cero emisiones, prácticamente eliminan el peligro de envenenamiento por monóxido de carbono y funcionan de manera más silenciosa que los montacargas de combustión […]
FavoriteLead-Acid Batteries
What’s at Stake? Electric forklifts produce zero emissions, virtually eliminate the hazard of carbon monoxide poisoning, and run more quietly than internal combustion forklifts. However, the lead-acid batteries used to power […]
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