12 Jul

Ergonomics: Safety Topics - July 2019, Week 3

Ergonomics is unique to each person and work environment. The optimal ergonomic tool for one person may make no difference for another person. Ergonomics aims to optimize general processes, work conditions, and arrangements of objects in every work environment, while engineering a customized solution for each person that increases efficiency, improves work performance, and limits the risk of injury.
This week we will discuss general workplace ergonomics, individual work-related injuries, and how they relate to each other.

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05 Jul

Power Tools: Safety Topics - July 2019, Week 2

The more we work with power tools, the more likely we are to take their power for granted. An injury-free safety culture means we should look out for our colleagues by reviewing best practices with power tools: electricity, power extension cords, battery powered tools and air powered tools.

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28 Jun

Laceration Prevention: Safety Topics - July 2019, Week 1

At EnPro Industries, laceration prevention is vital because cuts are the most common injuries at our division facilities so we must be vigilant both at work and at home. This week reviews the hazards we face in metal working and home improvement.

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20 Jun

Prepare for 4th of July Celebrations: Safety Topics - June 2019 Week 4

The week of Independence Day (4th of July) in the United States is a time of year for celebrations with fireworks, cookouts and sports. This week's safety topics feature tips on how to participate in these safely by taking our workplace safety culture mindset with us.

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14 Jun

Severe Summer Weather: Safety Topics - June 2019 Week 3

Severe summer weather can happen anywhere and at any time as long as the conditions are right. This week in safety topics we will talk about the hazards and staying safe during thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes and flash flooding.

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06 Jun

Active Shooter: Safety Topics - June 2019 Week 2

This week we want to think about and talk through an intruder active shooter scenario, and use this planning process to build up our safety culture and leadership. How your team reacts in any life-threatening incident – not just an active shooter scenario - can be the difference in life and death.

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29 May

Summer Safety: Safety Topics - June 2019 Week 1

This week’s safety topics focus is staying safe while participating in our favorite summertime activities. Remember to watch out for signs of heat injuries.

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27 May

Heat Injury Prevention: Safety Topics - May 2019 Week 4

Beat the Heat – Prevention
Last week we discussed the different levels of heat injuries, this week we will discuss how to protect ourselves from them.

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20 May

Heat Stress Symptoms and Prevention: Safety Topics - May 2019 Week 3

As the outside temperature rises our bodies have to work harder to cool themselves.  If we do not take care, we can end up with serious heat injuries!

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13 May

Bicycle Safety: Safety Topics - May 2019 Week 2

This week of May 13-17 is National Bike to Work Week, so this week’s Safety Topics will review some key aspects of bicycle safety, including proper use of safety equipment, the rules of the road, and fun ways to encourage others to get out and enjoying cycling safely.

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06 May

Compressed Gas: Safety Topics - May 2019 Week 1

This week, we’ll talk safe handling of compressed gas containers and safe use of compressed gas. If there’s a leak, inert gases can displace air in a large area, robbing us of breathing oxygen. Toxic gases can create poison atmospheres. Flammable gases can result in fire and exploding cylinders.

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29 Apr

Hand and Power Tools: Safety Topics - April 2019 Week 5

The dangers of hand and power tools are evident in the 400,000 U.S. emergency room visits they account for each year. A large majority of these emergency room visits is caused by misuse and carelessness. With proper use and effective safety programs, these incidents are significantly reduced. This week we’ll talk about some specific hand and power tools and their unique safety hazards to watch out for.

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22 Apr

Learning Curves: Safety Topics - April 2019 Week 4

When it comes to new challenges, most often we think about a change in our work tasks. That “learning curve” can be dangerous. We have to think harder about the task at hand, which may open us up to new safety hazards. This week we’ll remind ourselves, “If you do something new make sure to review.”

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15 Apr

General Safety: Safety Topics - April 2019 Week 3

Everyone wants their safety guaranteed when they go to work, but hazards and triggers pose a risk to workers all the time. Often we just need to remember the basics and keep them in the front of our minds. This week’s safety topics will help you remember the basics. Pretend it’s spring football.

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08 Apr

Behavior: Safety Topics - April 2019 Week 2

Accidents occur for many reasons: carelessness, lack of training, personal issues, or employee behavior. Employers have ultimate responsibility for safe workplaces, but we must do our part to prevent incidents. This week we’ll take a broad review of contributing factors so we don’t get complacent.

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01 Apr

Spring: Safety Topics - April 2019 Week 1

Springtime is a great time to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family, or start new home projects and renovations. At the same time there are unique safety hazards during this time of year. From plants and insects, to power tools and tornadoes, spring time can be dangerous. This week we’ll talk about what to watch out for to keep you and your family and friends safe while enjoying the fresh air.

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25 Mar

Hand Protection: Safety Topics - March 2019 Week 4

Work-related hand injuries are one of the reasons workers end up in emergency rooms and miss work. Injuries such as burns, nerve damage, finger loss, or allergic reactions can impact your work quality and productivity. Or they could end your career and seriously damage your quality of life.

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18 Mar

Safety Attitudes: Safety Topics - March 2019 Week 3

Notice how two different people put in the same amount of effort, but one person seems to be more successful? Attitude can make all the difference between success and failure. This week we’re focusing on Safety Attitudes that make the difference between preventing and causing workplace injuries.

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