Objective: To inform employees about proper practices for computer monitor setup that will reduce the risk of eye strain Employees that spend most of their time at work in front of computer monitors may be at risk of eye strain.Eye Strain CausesPosition: Monitors placed too close, too far away, or at an angle to your field of vision, making it difficult to focus.Brightness: Screens that are too bright or too dim and high- or low-contrast images or text bodies, which can lead to eye fatigue and
Objective: To provide an overview of ladder set-up principles, including pre-use preparation Planning, preparation, and careful positioning are all required before ladders can be used safely.PlanningPerform a hazard assessment, identifying the type of work to be performed and what hazards will be present (i.e., unstable ground, electrical lines, doors, or weather).Select the right type and size of ladder for the job, assuring load capacity is not exceeded. For example, do not use metal ladders for
Objective: To assure familiarity and understanding of common environmental hazards present in flooded areas. Floods present numerous environmental dangers, both during and after the flooding has occurred. Before entering a flooded area, familiarize yourself with the area to determine any potential hazards you may encounter, and proceed with extreme caution.Common hazards: Chemical or toxic environments: If the flood occurred in close proximity to where agricultural chemicals, industrial chemicals, or
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Objective: To provide an overview of potential eye hazards and safe practices for using eye protection. Most work-related eye injuries are a result of flying or falling objects or sparks striking the eye. The appropriate level of eye protection needed for a task is determined by a job hazard assessment performed before work begins. Common Hazards that Require Eye Protection Workplace hazards that could cause eye injuries include: FumesVaporsChemical splashesExtremely bright or hazardous light,
Objective: To assure that employees are prepared for driving in winter conditions. A little extra preparation is needed to assure driver safety during winter months or other inclement weather conditions.Poor driving conditions is one of the biggest winter safety concerns. Due to shorter days, drivers are required to spend more time driving in the dark, and inclement weather can create slick roads and low visibility conditions.Click here to download the complete training short in EnglishClick here to
There are some general rules that apply to almost all hammers and other striking tools. Never use a striking tool for any purpose other than that for which it was intended. Never use a striking tool with a loose or damaged handle or with a mushroomed head or dull cutting edge. Conditions vary, but it can never hurt to wear goggles when using striking tools.Click here to download the complete training short in EnglishClick here to download the complete training short in Spanish Safety & Training Shorts
A new law will require almost all contractors in California to carry workers’ compensation coverage, regardless of if they have employees or not. According to the author of the bill, State Senator Bill Dodd (D-Napa) the new law was necessary due to the tendency of many small contractors to claim they have no employees, when in fact they regularly hire day laborers or undocumented workers. Since a firm with only an owner and no employees is not required to carry workers’ comp coverage, those workers would