What Should You Check When Inspecting Rigging?
Why you inspect slings and lifting gear before every use, what damage to look for, and when to remove equipment from service.
How Do You Prevent Fires in the Workplace?
Removing fuel and heat sources, knowing the classes of fire, and inspecting extinguishers to stop a small fire from spreading.
Why Is Situational Awareness Critical to Job Safety?
Why staying alert and avoiding assumptions keeps you safe, and how to build safe habits on the job.
How Do You Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls at Work?
The common causes of slips, trips, and falls, and how housekeeping, footwear, lighting, and fall protection prevent them.
How Do You Prevent Hand Injuries at Work?
Choosing and using gloves, using tools safely, machine guarding, and avoiding pinch points to prevent serious hand injuries.
How Do You Safely Handle Compressed Gas Regulators?
Keeping fittings free of oil and grease, using the right regulator, inspecting for damage, and safe connection steps.
How Do You Safely Use a Bench Grinder?
Securing the grinder, setting the tool rest and tongue guard gaps, and keeping loose items away from the wheel.
Why Does Jobsite Housekeeping Matter for Safety?
Why housekeeping prevents injuries, common hazards, good practices like cleaning as you go, and why everyone is responsible.
How Do You Prevent Back Injuries When Lifting?
How to lift smart, why posture matters, using the right tools, taking breaks, and knowing your limits to protect your back.
How Do You Prevent Heat-Related Illness on the Job?
Recognizing heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke, what to do for each, and how to prevent heat stress at work.