8 Safety Tips

Some precautions for the safe use of ladders.

The Dangers of Drowsy Driving

Nodding off at the wheel can be just as dangerous as drinking and driving. Drowsiness can produce the same types of effects as alcohol - slowed reaction time, decreased awareness and impaired judgment, all of which increase the chances of having an accident and injuring yourself or someone else.

Checking your vehicle’s brakes should be an integral part of the pre-trip walkaround safety inspection. Here are some suggestions on things to examine:

National Work Zone Awareness Week, a national campaign intended to help increase public awareness of work zone safety, is April 3-9, 2005. Sadly, work zone fatalities are on the increase.

When walking along a loading dock or through a warehouse, keep alert for powered material handling equipment moving about. Watch out for overloaded powered material handling equipment that could result in a spill and injuries.