Complacency with safety procedures lead to increased risk, as people become confident in their roles they think less about safety. See FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.
One of the key issues with hand tool safety is choosing and using the right tool. Many people view hand tools as simple to use, so there is little concern for safety. In reality, a person using hand tools should always follow precautions. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.
In a large facilities department such as ours, lifting is very much a part of our everyday jobs. But because it is something we do so often throughout the day, we tend to do it in auto-mode, without thinking first about proper technique. Lifting incorrectly can result in a variety of injuries, with back strain being the most common. Using proper lifting techniques can save you today, as well as years down the road. Please see the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic.
Many bees and wasps become easily agitated during this time of year, and the number of reported stings actually increases in late August and September.
