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Alcohol in a store. Photo by Roman Zacharij on Wikimedia Objective: To know the effects of alcohol and drugs on the body and be aware of the on-the-job problems substance abuse can cause. Background: Drugs and alcohol have many detrimental effects on the body, and increases the possibility of accidents in the workplace. . . . → Read More: Substance abuse and accidents Farm Silo: Photo by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) from USA Objective: To be able to recognize the safety hazards that cause silo fires. Background: The critical stage of the ensiling procedure begins with cutting the silage crop while it continues to breathe. This respiration produces enough heat to make . . . → Read More: Silo fires Fruit packing plant Objective: To be able to identify the potential for injury in tasks requiring repetitive motion. Background: Repetitive motion injuries (also called cumulative trauma disorder or CTD) occur when some action, usually bending or twisting, is done over and over. Pain or other warning signs may develop slowly. The most common . . . → Read More: Repetetive Strain Injury Protective gloves. Photo: Andy Dingley Objective: To be able to choose what type of gloves are needed for the job, if any at all. Background: Gloves can protect hands and forearms from cuts, abrasions, burns, puncture wounds, skin contact with hazardous chemicals and some electrical shocks. Not every job requires gloves. In some . . . → Read More: Protective Gloves Personal Protective Equipment Photo by Nosferatu it Objective: To wear the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working with livestock. Background: Follow safety precautions. PPE (safety glasses, gloves, long trousers, steel-toed shoes or boots, shin guards and a hard hat) should be a part of the employee’s work clothing. The correct PPE prevents . . . → Read More: Protective clothing in livestock facilities Correct lifting Objective: To be able to lift properly to avoid injuries. Background: Approximately 25 percent of workplace injuries in Ohio result from lifting, pulling or pushing objects. The part of the body most often injured is the back. Material Handling — Think Before Lifting Have a handling plan that avoids slippery hazards . . . → Read More: Lifting and overexertion injuries |
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