Injury prevention

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Eleven miners were injured as a result of an arc flash over a recent six-month period, according to a safety alert from the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Walking has been a leading cause of workplace injury for many years, the National Safety Council says, adding that “we need to watch out for all of the hazards tied to walking just as we would any other part of our jobs that poses a safety risk.”

Hazard reporting is a critical part of any safety program and should be done as soon as a hazard is identified.

NSC has suggestions for staying engaged at work.

Miners working alone should always tell a responsible person their location and travel path through a mine, the Mine Safety and Health Administration says.

Do you know the difference between a hard hat and a helmet?

Keeping workers comfortable and productive on the job often starts with taking care of their feet. Download a free training presentation to start sharing foot safety facts with your crew at your next safety meeting.

Are quick coupling devices used on your worksite to change excavator buckets and other attachments?

These types of on-the-job deaths often involve large vehicles, such as those used in transportation and construction.

Scissor lifts – named for the way the lifting mechanism’s crossed beams raise and lower the work platform – are often used by manufacturing, warehouse and construction workers.