The Safety Brief

Turkey fryer fires happen more than you might think. Listen to the story of contractors who nearly burned down the house they were building. You?ll hear why the NFPA and fire departments say you shouldn?t use a turkey fryer. / / http://www.thesafetybrief.com??http://www.creativesafetysupply.com

Cement burns and irritations are the #1 occupational skin disease in the U.S. Why is wet cement is such a widespread danger? How do workers avoid it? Listen!??Cement is in concrete, mortar, tile grout and other common construction materials. And it?s rich in chemicals which are damaging to skin. In this podcast, Dan Clark points out that the pH of wet cement is so heavily alkaline, it?s caustic. It?s also hygroscopic, drawing moisture from the skin. ??Dan describes the four main skin problems caused by cement, including burns and dermatitis. / Dan also gives common sense, and not-so-common sense tips on how workers can avoid the dangers of cement burns and irritations. / / http://www.thesafetybrief.com??http://www.creativesafetysupply.com

Backover accidents on jobsites can be avoided with modern technology. Listen to this podcast for new and traditional best practices.??Too many workers are killed or injured annually in backover accidents. Dan Clark explains how backup cameras and proximity detection systems can lower the incident rate.??Dan also reviews traditional safety tips for employees working near moving vehicles. Scroll to the bottom for images of common heavy equipment blind spots, and links to NIOSH downloads. / / http://www.thesafetybrief.com??http://www.creativesafetysupply.com

Demolition safety is more complicated than in standard construction. Old structures can be weak and unpredictable. Listen to hear tips on demolitions. Tearing down an old building requires extra prep and caution. In this podcast, Dan Clark tells of common hazards in a demolition. Dan also urges demolition managers to have a detailed plan, and to communicate the plan to workers daily.

Brown bag lunch safety can't be ignored. One in six Americans gets food poisoning every year, so keep your meal chilled. Food can go bad in two hours.

In this podcast, Dan Clark gives some obvious and not-so-obvious tips on how to keep your stomach safe. If you don't have a fridge at work, arm yourself with insulated containers and ice packs. Listen for more lunch safety goodness.

Vibration White Finger is an injury from using vibrating tools over extended periods. Also known as Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome, it can cause permanent damage. The white fingers name comes from low blood flow due to the collapse of vessels. Nerves and muscles are also injured with excessive vibration.

Tools in construction and industry are the typical causes of vibration, but lawn care tools and video game controllers can also be a danger. In this podcast, Dan Clark details six ways for workers and/or employers to reduce hand vibration in the workplace. Dan also explains how it’s very important to treat Vibration White Finger early, because tissue damage is often irreversible.

Not wearing a hard hat can kill. A tape measure fell 50 stories. A man, whose hard hat was in his truck, died. This avoidable death happened Monday, November 3rd in New Jersey. We give the painful details, and urge workers to wear their PPE in this podcast.

Personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) are life savers in construction and industry. Hear how to use and maintain them in this podcast. Personal fall arrest systems have three major parts, the anchorage device, body support, and connectors.

Dan Clark provides detail on the parts, including the two types of connectors. Also hear how to inspect the systems, and if it?s okay to carry things in your pockets.

Eye injury first aid only happens if your workplace is prepared. Have a first aid kit, and in hazardous areas, an eyewash station.

In this podcast, Dan Clark covers first aid for four types of eye injuries: Specks of debris in the eyes, chemical exposures and burns, flying or falling object impacts and cuts or punctures.

Eye protection at work could eliminate 90% of eye injuries. Listen to hear how easy it is to protect your eyes on the job. Flying or falling objects account for the lion's share of eye injuries in the workplace.

The sources are as varied as job descriptions' dust, chemical vapors, liquid chemicals, molten metals, and intense light are examples. In this podcast, Dan Clark tells of four grades of eye protection: safety glasses, safety goggles, face shields, and welding helmets. Dan also offers common-sense tips on care of your eye protection.