Confined space could be large but has limited entry/exit and isn’t meant for continuous work. Permit-required contains serious risk. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.
Despite the prevalence of safety gloves, hand injuries remain the second leading type of job-related injuries. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.
We have all heard someone say in the workplace, “it is not my problem” or “that is not my job.” You should want a safe workplace outside of your own good and interests for all involved. However, remembering that it does truly affect you and the company as a whole when something is not right will encourage you to own whatever the hazard is and see it through so that it gets corrected. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.
Each day in some form or fashion you do lifting in this facility and at home. Lifting safely is one the most important things you can do to protect your back throughout your lifetime. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.
Sleep loss built up slowly over several nights can be as harmful as sleep loss in one night. Both produce slower reaction times, failure to respond to changes, and the inability to concentrate and make reasonable judgments.
