Hypothermia: A Winter Safety Hazard

Hypothermia: A Winter Safety Hazard

Hypothermia is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it.  Remember, normal body temperature is approximately 37 degrees C (98.6 degrees F).  When cold weather causes this temperature to go down, serious...
120v/240v/480v—It All Hertz

120v/240v/480v—It All Hertz

Utility workers often encounter situations in which they are required to work with electricity or must be around energized tools or equipment.  The most important thing to remember when performing work in these situations is that you should always consider...
C-O Could Spell D-E-A-T-H

C-O Could Spell D-E-A-T-H

What if you knew a killer was stalking your home?  A silent, deadly killer that could steal away your family’s lives without any warning?  Wouldn’t you do something about it? That can be the case with carbon monoxide poisoning.  Carbon monoxide is an...
Thinking Safety At Home

Thinking Safety At Home

Recently my wife and I undertook the task of renovating our kitchen.  To keep the costs down I tried to do a lot of the work myself and hired out the specialty jobs.  For this blog instead of focusing on Prime Contractor legislation, or Occupational Health...
Use Your Safety Sense

Use Your Safety Sense

If you think accidents only happen to someone else, think again. They happen to everyone, including you, and they often can be prevented. Many times they are caused by careless mistakes, which could have been avoided had the person been aware of ways he or she could...