Safety Tips
SPRING HAS SPRUNG!!! It’s time for weekend-warriors to have ‘refresher safety training’ as they get the yard in shape for summer.
Have you looked out your window lately? Blue skies, birds chirping and seventy degrees — looks like Spring to us. It’s the perfect time and perfect weather to spend outside getting your yard and outdoor spaces in tip-top shape. But before you head outside, we want to remind you that simple precautions can ensure your…
Read MoreFree Resources for the National Safety Stand-Down, May 7-11; Prevent Falls in Construction Operations
370 of the 991 construction fatalities recorded in 2016 (most recent BLS statistics) were due to falls from elevations. What is a Stand-down? A Safety Stand-Down is a voluntary event for employers to talk directly to employees about safety. Any workplace can hold a stand-down by taking a break to focus on “Fall Hazards” and reinforcing…
Read MoreSafe and Secure Travel Tips: 87% of Luggage is Lost Because..
Have you ever thought about the most valuable asset to your company? It’s you! Keep your most valuable asset safe and secure at all times. Incorporate these precautions into your travel routine and reduce the possibility of becoming a victim. Before You Leave Home There are a number of phone calls to make prior to…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for an Emergency Like This
Every year, nearly 900 people are killed and nearly 76,000 people are injured in vehicle crashes during snowfall or sleet. Each year, 24 percent of weather-related vehicle crashes occur on the snowy, slushy or icy pavement and 15 percent happen during snowfall or sleet. Terrifying car accidents in wintry weather such as blinding squalls have killed…
Read More56 Holiday Safety Tips | Take the Quiz – 21st Century Safety
The holiday season is always a special time of year. It is also a time when busy people become careless and vulnerable to theft and other holiday crime. We can never be too careful, too prepared or too aware. Have a FUN SAFETY GAME using the Holiday Safety theme. Gather your staff and ask them…
Read MoreWhich is the Safest Steering Wheel Grasp: 10/2? 9/3? or 8/4? – 21stCenturySafety.com
In the past, the standard instruction in driving schools was for drivers to hold the steering wheel at the 10 and 2 positions, as envisioned on a clock. This is no longer the case and could cost you your arms or hands in gruesome ways if your airbag deploys. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, AAA,…
Read MoreDrive Safe: Tips for Adjusting to “Standard Time” This Weekend
Why is driving at Sunrise and Sunset an Increased Risk to Safety? At sunrise and before sunset the sun can shine directly into drivers’ eyes, leaving many motorists driving with a glare. This leaves the driver’s view compromised making it much harder to see the road ahead and identify potential hazards. At dusk/sunset, your eyes…
Read MorePrevent Back Pain Caused by Driving | 13 Tips to Make Your Commute More Comfortable
Do you experience back pain while driving? Cars are designed for the average person. However, we are all different shapes and sizes. Many of us drive to and from work every day (driving for over half an hour), or our job specifically involves long hours of driving. If so, you may have experienced back pain;…
Read MoreTop 10 List of Apps for Safety Pros – 21st Century Safety
Smartphones are the Gateway to a WORLD of Information………. Dr. Isabel Perry You work in a remote area and need information for a task OR you want information and do not want to go back to the notebooks on shelves in the office, OR you are curious about a situation or condition. The scenarios are endless. It is time…
Read MoreFire Prevention Week, October 8 -14 | 21st Century Safety
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, workplace fires and explosions kill about 200 workers each year and injure nearly 5,000. In many of these workplace fires, inadequate fire extinguishing systems and locked fire exits contributed to the losses. To prevent those losses, it’s important to take a closer look at four major factors…
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