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Tag Archives: Safety tip
Safety Tip: Heat
Summer is here, along with heat and humidity. Here are some safety tips for working (or playing) in the heat: WATER: Drink water often. You can add some electrolyte drinks, such as Powerade or Gatorade (in moderation). Avoid caffeine and … Continue reading
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Tagged CHESS, heat, heat illness, heat stroke, OSHA, safety, Safety tip, working outdoors
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Walk like a penguin
Minnesota got dumped with rain, sleet, and snow, making for very slippery conditions. To reduce the chance of slips and falls, follow these tips from insurance company SFM: Walk like a penguin (flat footed, shuffle) Wear proper footwear (you can … Continue reading
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Tagged CHESS, falls, icy conditions, OSHA, safety, Safety tip, slips, slips and falls, snow
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Plan For Emergencies
We hope they never happen, but if they do, you want to be ready for an emergency. Pre-planning reduces response time and helps people understand their role and responsibilities. Emergencies may include medical, fire, severe weather, hazardous material spill, odors, … Continue reading
Required Employment Posters – You can get them for free
Every business with employees is required to have certain employment posters available for employees. There are services that will sell you the posters (all in one, laminated), but they are also available for free. We’ll get back to the fee … Continue reading
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Tagged CHESS, Labor Law Poster Service, Mandatory Poster, OSHA, OSHA compliance, OSHA poster, Posters, Robocalls, safety, Safety tip
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Work Zone Safety
Construction season has officially started. Every day more than two workers are killed in work zones in the US. If you are driving: don’t be distracted. Leave the cell phone alone. Pay attention. Be alert for work zones and keep … Continue reading
Posted in Home safety, News, Outdoor Safety, Powered Equipment
Tagged CHESS, construction, distracted driving, DOT, MNDOT, OSHA, road work, safety, Safety tip, work zone, work zone safety
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Top Training Solutions
Before deciding to do training, we take a look at whether or not training is the solution. Janet Keyes, Certified Industrial Hygienist and CHESS’s primary trainer, was recently asked about the top workplace incidents that training could help prevent. This … Continue reading
Posted in News, Personal Protective Equipment
Tagged chemical exposure, CHESS, falls, hazard communication, lock out, lock out/tag out, motor vehicle accidents. accident training, OSHA, Right to Know, safety, Safety tip, safety training, training
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Safety Tip: Travel Safe
If you, a family member or friend are traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday, make sure you stay safe. If driving, have you winter survival kit including blanket, a flash light, some high energy food, a full tank of gas, and … Continue reading
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Tagged CHESS, driving, holiday, safety, Safety tip, survival kit, Thanksgiving, travel safe, winter
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Safety Tip: Time to check smoke detectors
Daylight savings time ends on Sunday, Nov 7. This is a great time to check your fire extinguishers and smoke detectors. Make sure they work, change the batteries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has more information on their website.
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Tagged CHESS, fire, Fire Extinguishers, fire safety, OSHA, safety, Safety tip, smoke detector
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Safety Tip: Fire Drills at Work and at Home
Have you had a fire drill? It isn’t just for schools. If you had to evacuate in an emergency, how would you account for all of your employees (or family members)? Do you have a designated meeting place that everyone … Continue reading
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Tagged CHESS, chess safety, emergencies, emergency planning, evacuation, exits, fire, fire drill, fire prevention, fire safety, OSHA, safety, Safety tip
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Fire Extiguishers: You found ‘em, now check ‘em
If you followed last week’s tip and found your fire extinguishers, did you look at them? Do you know what kind of condition they are in? On a monthly basis, check that the seal is still intact, the pin is … Continue reading
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Tagged CHESS, chess safety, fire, fire extinguisher, fire prevention, fire safety, mnemonic, OSHA, safety, Safety tip
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