Silver Lining Safety - Safety Bytes

Cybersafety involves utilizing safe practices to protect yourself and your business from online attacks of cybercriminals. Learn more by listening to this short podcast. 

The compact design with an attached screen and keyboard results in a big disconnect from what we know about optimal ergonomics. Learn more about proper ergonomics when using a laptop. 

There’s no way around it; slips, trips, and falls are a part of everyday life. In many cases these falls only result in minor scrapes and bruises, and possibly a bruised ego. But unfortunately, falls can often lead to much more serious injuries and even death.

If you work in an office, you may have experienced a sudden pain in your neck, shoulders, or back. Prolonged or repeated unhealthy body mechanics can lead to pain and injuries known as musculoskeletal disorders. 

Loading docks pose several risks to warehouse workers and truck drivers. Slips, trips, and falls are some of the most common injuries experienced on loading docks.

Eyewash stations are an essential aspect of emergency safety equipment. They’re intended to mitigate eye injuries when control methods like personal protective equipment fail to prevent exposure to a physical or chemical irritant or biological agent.

Let’s learn more about ladder safety by reviewing an example of an actual West Bend Mutual Insurance claim.

For decades, “lift with your legs, not your back,” has been a common mantra for safe lifting. While this may be good advice in specific situations, it doesn’t consider the many variables that determine how lifting actually affects the human body.

If your company employs drivers, it’s important to ensure you have a comprehensive and effective driver safety program.

Stairs and stepladders pose huge hazards when it comes to slips and falls. Fortunately, there are things you and your employees can do to minimize the risks associated with stairs and stepladders.