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NECA West NEWS
Protecting Workers from Heat Stress Exposure to heat can cause illness and
death. The most serious heat illness is heat stroke. Electrical Safety in the Workplace Many injuries, deaths and property
damage caused by workplace electrical hazards can be avoided. Electrical Safety Electrical hazards can cause burn,
shocks, and electrocution (death). Heavy Equipment: The
Basics The safe use of heavy equipment is
critical when machinery such as bulldozers, graders, or ground-moving
equipment is used to assist with construction … more >> In the Trenches Trenching and excavation work are
some of the most hazardous operations in the construction industry. With no reliable warning, a trench can cave
in, leaving workers no time for a safe escape … more >> Push or Pull? Pushing a load is
generally less stressful on your body because you use the weight of your body
and maintain a more neutral posture … more >> Dealing with Workplace Distractions Workplace
distractions can result in work errors or accidents. Before addressing or responding to another
person, workers should disengage or shutdown any work tool, equipment, or
process that requires their attention …. more >> In Case of Fire The
most effective way to fight a fire is to keep one from occurring through
awareness and correcting potential fire hazards …. more
>> Significance of a Site Safety Inspection By law,
California employers must provide safe work places for their employees. Failure to do so can not only threaten the
life or health of workers, but employers may incur steep penalties for
non-compliance and even criminal prosecution.
Implementing regular safety inspections using site-specific checklists
can help keep workers safe by identifying and correcting hazards in the
workplace before they cause an illness or injury ….
more
>> Guard Your Workers from Falls Employers
can help to reduce or eliminate chance of falls or injuries with a safety
program …. more >> Step Up to Ladder Safety A
worker doesn’t have to fall far off a ladder to suffer a serious or fatal
injury …. more >> Sound Advice to Sleep On New
research shows that workers are not only getting less sleep than they should,
they’re getting less than they used to
…. more
>> WCIRB Files for 9.1% Rate Increase The
Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau made it official and submitted
a mid-year filing for a 9.1% increase in the pure premium advisory
rate…. more >> Being Smart About Sprains & Strains Strains
and sprains account for a major portion of injuries in the construction
industry. These injuries are often caused
by lifting, pushing, twisting, prolonged bending or overreaching and normally
affect the back, shoulders, and arms.
A sprain or strain can happen in a moment, but can take days or months
to heal. Strains and sprains can be
costly both in lost time and money…. more
>> The Dangers of Diesel Exhaust The
most common method of exposure is inhalation of the diesel exhaust as fine
particles and toxic gases…. more
>> Getting the Message Across If
workers cannot read and understand instructions, they may be missing your
safety message…. more
>> The Importance of a First Aid Program Creating
a first aid program that meets the requirements of the law and is customized
to the type and size of the workplace can make the difference between life
and death…. more >> Common Sense is Not So Common A
little common sense can go a long way when it comes to safety issues that are
common to many work sites. Thinking
ahead and preparation can help reduce safety hazards…. more
>> Preventing Hand and Finger Injuries The
first rule to preventing hand and finger injuries is to pay attention to
where you are placing them. Consider
how your hands and fingers could be damaged….
more >> Scaffolding Safety Scaffolding,
when properly designed and erected can still pose hazards for workers just
because the nature of their use. more
>> Insurance Commissioner Jones Applauds Passage of AB 52 by
Assembly Health Committee – April 27, 2011 Insurance
Commissioner Dave Jones announced today that the Assembly Health Committee
has passed AB 52, authored by Assembly member Mike Feuer.
. . more
>> Workers’ Comp Rate Increase Likely WCIRB
Actuarial Committee just completed its review of its interpretation of
California industry experience. They
conclude that California’s workers’ compensation advisory pure premium rates
need to increase by nearly 40% . . article
>> March 2011 Safety Article – Hazard Communication A
written hazard communication program must be implemented for any employer who
uses, produces, or imports hazardous chemicals; it must be readily accessible
to. . . more
>> U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Workers Comp for Illegal
Aliens Case – March 1, 2011 The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear arguments
whether an illegal alien should retroactively receive disability and
compensation for work-related injuries. It is a Louisiana case. The Supreme
Court, as is typical, did not provide a reason, but its decision not to hear
the case will leave the issue with each state….article
>> SCIF Safety Article: Keep an Ear Out – November 2010 Safety Group
Report – August 16, 2010 NECA 2010 Boston offers NFPA 70E Seminars – October 1 - 5,
2010 NFPA 70E, Standard for
Electrical Safety in the Workplace, will be addressed in three seminars
at the NECA 2010 Boston convention.
Click here for more information >> 2010 NTI: Still Time to Register Online – July 31 – August 6,
2010 Special presentations and courses will be offered at the 2010
National Training Institute at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor being
held July 31 through August 6…….more >> Free Webinar on Scaffolding, a Major Violation for ECs – July
27, 2010 A FREE webinar on Tuesday,
July 27, will explore OSHA’s scaffolding standards and help connect you with
resources for compliance assistance.
Click here to learn more
>> Now Available: Electrical
Contractor Safety Program CD –
July 12, 2010 NECA’s Electrical
Contractor Safety Program manual and CD are now available for
purchase. Click here to order
>> eSafetyLine provides Toolbox Talks on Fire
Prevention – July 2010 Each month, the special safety
site available through NECA’s website addresses a specific topic. This month’s featured topic is Fire Prevention. Click here to learn more
>> SCIF Safety Article: Use Caution Near Overhead Power Lines –
June 2010 This SCIF article “Use Caution Near Overhead Power Lines” reminds workers of the need to be
fully aware of their electrocution hazards. Click here to read the full article >> SCIF Safety Article: Moving at the Speed of Safety – May 2010 Moving
equipment of any kind can be dangerous.
This article by Judy Kerry, “Moving at the Speed of Safety”, reminds
workers that it’s their responsibility to be alert and safety-minded to avoid
costly mishaps on the job. Click here to read the full article >> SCIF Safety Article: Work Safely With Solvents – April 2010 Solvents are
so common in many work places that workers forget how dangerous they are. The
article reminds workers to "Work Safely With Solvents." Click
here to read the full article
>> Free
Seminar!! – November 17, 2009 State Fund
Quarterly Newsletter – October 8, 2009 Safety Group
Report – May 6, 2009 Safety Group
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