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Storm Safety: Handle Bad Weather

Stormy weather isn’t only a problem for those on the road. It can also be an issue for those who work outside. Practicing good storm safety is important for when the weather turns bad. That way, you can be sure you’re safe while waiting out the storm… Storm Safety: Handle Bad Weather Check ahead of time The first part of a good storm safety plan is checking the weather ahead of time. Most of the danger from storms comes from being caught off-guard. If you don’t know that a storm might be coming later in the day, then you probably won’t plan accordingly. This can cause issues when the storm actually does hit your work site. Therefore, be sure you check the weather before any work begins. That will allow you to know if you’ll be able to work as usual or if you should expect rough weather. Once you know bad weather is coming, you can manage your work and [...]

By Robert Reeves| February 16th, 2020|

Workplace Opioids: Prevent Misuse

The rising opioid crisis has made its way into several places, including at work. Workplace opioids are a serious danger, and should be treated seriously. Therefore, it's important to know what you can do to help avoid or prevent misuse... Workplace Opioids: Prevent Misuse Educate employees One of the biggest factors behind workplace opioids is a lack of information. Many workers are unaware of just how dangerous these pills are. As a result, when they get a prescription, they don't know what to be aware of. This ends up increasing their chances of developing an addiction. Due to this, it's important to make sure they know the risks. Many workplaces are now providing handouts about the risks of opioids. Plus, doctors are also doing more to raise awareness. This can help injured workers find different, safer ways to manage their pain. Healthy workplace culture A healthy culture also helps prevent workplace opioids. There's a lot of different factors behind opioid addiction. [...]

By Robert Reeves| February 13th, 2020|

Sitting Safely: Improving Posture

A lot of workers these days will spend their shifts sitting rather than standing. While this might seem more comfortable, it can actually be pretty unhealthy. Sitting safely is something you're going to want to prioritize. That way, you avoid any of the unpleasant side effects... Sitting Safely: Improving Posture Importance of posture Posture is very important for sitting safely. If your posture is poor, then your body is going to be in an awkward, "unnatural" position. This can result in a lot of negative impacts on the body. In particular, blood flow and breathing are some of the most impacted areas. As a result, it's a good idea to sit in a "neutral" position. Keep your head and back straight, to help avoid neck and spine injuries. Make sure to also have some kind of support for your hands and wrists. Keeping them in a neutral position also helps prevent carpal tunnel and other posture-related injuries. Proper height Height is [...]

By Robert Reeves| February 8th, 2020|

Stairway Safety: Avoiding Falls

Plenty of people make use of stairs every day while at work. However, it's important to remember that these stairs can be dangerous. That's why you'll want to practice good stairway safety. Doing so will help you avoid some nasty falls... Stairway Safety: Avoiding Falls Use the handrails Handrails are probably the most useful and important part of stairway safety. Most of the falls which occur on stairs are due to a lack of balance. If you don't use the handrails, then you don't have anything to lean on if you lose your balance. That means you'll end up falling directly onto the stairs. Therefore, you should be sure to use the handrails when on the stairs. After all, it's always better to remove any risk of falling if possible. That also means you should watch how much you carry when using stairs. At least one hand should be free to use the handrail. Watch for obstacles Obstacles are another danger [...]

By Robert Reeves| February 6th, 2020|

Office Chairs: Why They Matter

If there’s one piece of equipment that people overlook, it’s office chairs. At first, these chairs might seem pretty simple. However, finding the right chair is important for avoiding some potential injuries… Office Chairs: Why They Matter The value of ergonomics The best kind of office chairs are the ones that are ergonomic. Still, this can be a problem for some people. That’s why you need to make sure you buy one that is truly a good fit for your workplace. Don’t just go off of a label on the box! It helps to keep a couple things in mind when looking for a chair. For example, do you need a chair with high reach, or one that’s down low? Also, will the chair be suitable for the work you do? Chairs are only ergonomic when they can suit your size, workstation, and the work that you do. Why chairs matter What’s so important about finding good office chairs? It all [...]

By Robert Reeves| February 2nd, 2020|

Wrist Rests: Possible Benefits

Wrist-related injuries are becoming more common in workers who use computers. With how important computers are, some might wonder how they can give their wrists some help. One way to do so is by using wrist rests. These rests can help reduce your chances of injury... Wrist Rests: Possible Benefits How they function Wrist rests as a concept are pretty straightforward. Most injuries to the wrists happen due to the constant pressure placed on them as you work. Even just by typing or using your mouse, you place a lot of direct pressure on the wrist and nerves inside it. This is what can lead to pain and things like carpal tunnel. A rest simply provides some extra support for your wrists. Usually, they do this by keeping your arm angled between 80-100 degrees. This extra leverage helps keep your wrists more supported and level, reducing the strain placed on them. Effectiveness There's been a bit of a debate over how [...]

By Robert Reeves| February 1st, 2020|

Painting Injuries: Common Causes

Working as a painter might appear to be pretty light when you compare it to other jobs. However, there's actually a pretty high number of painting injuries each year. In fact, there's a few different ways in which a painter could end up with an injury... Painting Injuries: Common Causes Falls from ladders One area that causes many painting injuries are slips and falls from ladders. Ladders are a very common tool for painters to use. After all, they help them get into those hard-to-reach areas. Still, they can also be a source of injury as well. Many times, ladders will get drops of paint on them, making them slippery and increasing the risk of someone getting hurt. In other cases, someone might use the wrong ladder for the job at hand, or not have it secured properly. Having to carry up paint and equipment up them can also increase the chance of falling off. Muscle pains and injury Muscle-related injuries [...]

By Robert Reeves| January 18th, 2020|

Safe Braking: What To Know

Safety is always important for drivers, and truck driving is no different. One of the key elements of driving safety is safe braking. Knowing how to properly use the brakes and when can help you avoid potential accidents... Safe Braking: What To Know Defining "safe" What exactly does the "safe" in safe braking mean? After all, it's important to know what counts as braking safely versus unsafely. In order to be safe, you need to ensure your truck has plenty of time to slow down and stop. That means slamming on the brakes is unsafe, as you could easily skid or jackknife. Meanwhile, proper braking procedure involves keeping the truck as straight as possible. While doing this, you'll also want to slowly press on the brake, and bring the truck to a gradual stop. Some truckers also might use an engine brake, but these might not be allowed depending on the area. Watching speed Of course, safe braking is also made [...]

By Robert Reeves| January 16th, 2020|

RICE: Responding To Injury

Strains and sprains are some of the most common work injuries. Therefore, it's important to know how you should respond if you find yourself injured. One way which doctors recommend is the RICE method. This four-step plan can help get your injury under control and prevent it from getting worse... RICE: Responding To Injury Rest The first part of the RICE plan is rest. You'll want to start this as soon as you feel some kind of pain. After all, pain is our body's way of letting us know something is wrong. That means don't buy into the "no pain, no gain" mindset. Trying to keep working could just make your injury worse! Instead, stop working and take some time to rest. While a quick break might make you feel better, don't try and just brush it off. Most doctors say it's a good idea to avoid putting weight on the injured area for at least 48 hours, to see how [...]

By Robert Reeves| January 11th, 2020|

Truck Dashcams: How They Help

There's a lot of different trucking technology out there which you can use. Once piece in particular which can be handy are truck dashcams. There's a few benefits you can get just by having one of these in your truck... Truck Dashcams: How They Help Scare off thieves One benefit of truck dashcams is that they help scare off would-be thieves. The one thing a thief doesn't want is for someone or something to catch them in the act. Therefore, seemingly left-alone trucks can be a perfect target. This is especially true at rest stops, where they might seek out trucks which are hidden or have sleeping drivers. A dashcam helps prevent this from happening. If a thief sees your dashcam, then they'll know to avoid your truck. Even if they don't, then you'll still have a recording of them. That way, it makes it easier for law enforcement identify and catch them, and for you to hopefully get your belongings [...]

By Robert Reeves| January 9th, 2020|

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