Slips, Trips, and Falls on Same Level Surfaces
The terms slips, trips, and falls are commonly grouped into a single expression. However, in this section we will focus on the first two terms, slips and trips, and more […]
Enterprise Risk
Effective Risk Management is a progression of actions that are taken with the purpose of minimizing losses or injuries. The State Office of Risk Management provides active leadership to enable State of Texas client agencies to protect their employees, the general public as well as the state’s physical and financial assets.
Housekeeping
Good housekeeping is paramount. If good housekeeping practices are not enforced, other administrative control measures implemented will never be fully effective. It has often been said that safety and housekeeping […]
Fire Prevention
A fire caused by poor housekeeping, carelessness, or failure to follow instructions can destroy your job, income, and life. The chance of a fire can be reduced if everyone makes […]
Ergonomics
Ergonomics affects all working environments. Body mechanics and ergonomic best practices go hand in hand. Many injuries reported involve poor body mechanics. Applying ergonomic best practices to your work tasks […]
Electrical Safety
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), top electrical safety hazards include electrical fires caused by aging wiring, misuse of surge suppressors, and electrocutions from wiring systems and […]