Stay Safe in a New Place

Two construction workers, one male and one female, wearing safety vests and helmets, shake hands outdoors on a construction site. The female worker holds a blue clipboard. Both are smiling, indicating a positive interaction and feeling safe in a new place.

Moving to other areas of the workplace is a common occurrence, but it can also be dangerous if you don’t stay alert. This is particularly true for employees leaving their old, familiar job titles and transitioning into new roles in other areas. Staying safe in a new place can be challenging and require you to keep […]

How to Safely Handle Chemical Spills in Manufacturing

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Provided by: Three Sixty Safety Learn How to Handle Chemical Spills Safely Working with chemicals on the manufacturing floor puts all employees at serious risk for injuries due to explosions. For this reason, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires worksites where hazardous chemicals are used to have an emergency action plan (EAP).  The […]

Manufacturing Safety: Proper Use and Care of Respiratory Protection

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Provided by: Three Sixty Safety Proper Use and Care ofRespiratory Protection Wearing respiratory protection may seem inconvenient, but airborne particles and contaminants—no matter how small—can cause both short-term and long-term health problems if proper use and care of respirators is not exercised. Respirators protect employees from areas with insufficient oxygen, harmful dusts, fogs, smokes, mists, […]

Manufacturing Safety Matters: The Importance of Keeping Clean on the Floor

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Provided by: Three Sixty Safety The Importance of Keeping Clean on the Floor Often, our workplace is full of action with many workers performing different operations simultaneously. Imagine the chaos that would result if workers did not clean up after themselves. The manufacturing floor would become a hazardous obstacle course as trash and debris piled […]

Preventing Plant Floor Accidents: Manufacturing Safety Tips

A man in red overalls and a white shirt is lying unconscious on the floor with a head injury, bleeding from his forehead. A yellow caution sign is visible nearby, indicating the plant accidents that often occur in this hazardous environment.

Provided by: Three Sixty Safety Avoid Accidents on the Plant Floor While manufacturing is a much safer industry now than it was in the past, there are still hazards within the workplace. However, many on-the-job accidents can be avoided by focusing on safe practices and taking necessary precautions. Most accidents are caused by an unsafe […]

Construction Safety Matters: Work Site Scaffolding Safety

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Provided by: Three Sixty Safety Work Site Scaffolding Safety The majority of scaffold accidents on construction sites are caused by falls, slipping or being struck by an object from above. All of these accidents can be prevented by taking the proper precautions. Review this guide to learn more. General Safety Tips Protection for Those Below […]

Manufacturing Safety Matters: Portable Grinders

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Provided by: Three Sixty Safety Portable Grinders Portable grinders (e.g., angle grinders, handheld grinders and portable abrasive wheels) are common tools in manufacturing that allow employees to grind, cut, polish and buff materials. When working with portable grinders, employees need to consider a number of risks. For instance, portable grinders can cause severe lacerations or […]

Safety Matters: The Importance of Safety Belts

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Provided by: Three Sixty Safety The Importance of Safety Belts Not using a seat belt can be very dangerous. You may have incorrect information or assumptions about seat belts. Consider the following myths and facts regarding seat belts and the consequences of not buckling up. Myth: There is no compelling reason to buckle up. If […]

Safety Matters: Preventing Workplace Violence

Several people in hard hats and lab coats are in a heated confrontation inside an industrial setting. Two men at the center appear to be arguing intensely, while others try to intervene and separate them. The atmosphere is tense and chaotic, highlighting a serious instance of workplace violence.

Provided by: Three Sixty Safety Preventing Workplace Violence While shocking and tragic, it is unlikely that violence will end with this unfortunate event. Instead, it serves as a reminder of the possible consequences of unchecked violent behavior in the workplace. Anytime tempers flare or aggressive behavior is not addressed, the risk of violence increases. It […]

Safe Guard Everything!

Two construction workers in orange safety vests, one lighting a cigarette for the other, sit on scaffolding at a construction site. They appear to be on a break, with a yellow hard hat resting nearby and trees in the background, raising questions about workplace safety.

Provided by: Three Sixty Safety SOME OF YOUR WORKERS ARE HIGH! With the legalization of marijuana many employers are faced with workers being high on the job. The traditional smell of marijuana that would have tipped you off in the past is no longer an obstacle for workers that get high. This is due to […]