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A power plant is an inherently dangerous place to work. When an accident happens, a well-trained, valued employee may lose time from work on the job. In addition, a large-scale...

If you’ve ever operated a jackhammer, air hammer, riveter, chain saw, power grinder or other handheld power tool that vibrates as you use it, you know how the vibrations can travel...

Staying accident-free is largely a question of culture. What is the secret sauce that has helped keep the United Rentals branch in Warrensburg, Missouri, accident and injury free...

Trench and excavation safety can be a life or death matter. Working in trenches and other excavations is one of construction’s most dangerous activities, but there are safety...

Here are three indisputable facts about personal protective equipment (PPE): To function as intended, PPE needs to fit properly. Most PPE is designed for men. Women’s bodies...

When operating heavy equipment, including boom and scissor lifts, a pre-shift or pre-trip inspection is critical. These inspections include a visual check for a range of problems,...

The telehandler, also called a rough terrain forklift , is a thing of wonder. “The telehandler is the machine now,” said Matthew Owen, corporate master safety trainer for United...

Research shows that when it comes to these brief safety meetings, more is better. Short and specific to the tasks at hand, toolbox talks serve multiple purposes. They remind...

Your company may have most of the elements of a great safety program in place, including commitment and support from management, regular site-specific safety meetings and ongoing...

Does your company have a set of rules for employees that may not be broken? Establishing core safety principles for your company — golden rules and procedures every employee must...