Back Injuries and Prevention

Back injuries are common workplace issues. Prevent them by eliminating hazardous lifts, use ergonomic setups, and focus on proper lifting techniques. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

Unsafe Conditions in the Workplace

Unsafe conditions exist all around us. It’s important to recognize these conditions and eliminate or mitigate them. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

Dropped Objects

Dropped objects are a serious hazard at many worksites. Objects as small as a bolt can cause serious injury or even death when dropped from a higher level. Paying attention to the smaller hazards translates to safety improvement. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

LOTO – More Than a Lock, Part 1

Lockout/Tagout is more than just putting a yellow lock on the main electrical disconnect to a machine or part of a machine. There are 7 very important steps you must do when putting Lockout/Tagout in place.

Driving in Snow/Ice Conditions

Driving slowly is the key to maintaining control on snowy or icy roads. All maneuvers such as accelerating, stopping, and turning take longer and are less predictable when the pavement is covered with snow and ice than they are on wet or dry pavement. Please see the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic.