A “Near Miss” is an event that could have caused serious injury or illness-but didn’t.
Think of your hands as.... Valuable!
Your hands are superbly designed tools of amazing strength and dexterity. They can pinch, grasp, twist, lift, hold and manipulate while doing a wide variety of other specific tasks.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is an essential part of protecting yourself in the workplace! These items can prevent injury, strain and accidents.
Even when it is not hot outside, heat related illnesses can still be contracted!
The greatest hazard from hand tools is improper use and maintenance of tools.
Safety shoes are required where the potential for serious injury to the foot may result from an employee's daily job duties. Foot injuries may occur in areas where there are rolling or falling objects, objects piercing the sole, or where feet are exposed to electrical hazards. These guidelines are not intended to apply
