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June is National Safety month, and in observance of this important topic we will post a new article each week in June that focuses on safety to promote a safe and healthy workplace. Check out last week's post and stay tuned for next week's post in this safety series. Outside of the workplace, warmer weather may bring a feeling of excitement. After all, it opens a window of opportunities for outdoor activities to partake in such as relaxing at the pool, long bike rides, softball leagues, etc. However, an unfortunate reality we face, especially in the workplace, is that with...

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June is National Safety month, and in observance of this important topic we will post a new article each week in June that focuses on safety to promote a safe and healthy workplace. Check back next week for the next post in this safety series. Planning for any Scenario One of the most important things we do at Braun Intertec is create a safe and healthy work environment. As an employee-owned company full of field technicians, environmental scientists, engineers and more, we encounter hazardous situations in our work every day. Whether on a job site, a drill rig, in our...

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许多回injuries are caused by incorrect lifting techniques, and while most of us have heard the advice about lifting objects with the legs instead of the back, many still continue to lift incorrectly because they don’t experience any immediate back pain. It’s important to remember that back injuries are usually cumulative, developing gradually over time. So while someone may not feel any pain after lifting a heavy object one day, another day they may experience a sudden back spasm and intense pain after simply lifting a light object. Get to Know Your Back Understanding is one step to prevention....

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Working outdoors or just being outside in cold weather is often unavoidable, but avoiding the hazards associated with sinking temperatures is possible. By knowing the signs and symptoms of cold stress you can protect yourself and keep an eye out for others. What is Cold Stress? Cold stress varies across different areas of the country. Whenever outside temperatures drop decidedly below normal and wind speeds increase, valuable heat can rapidly leave your body. How cold is too cold? Temperature aside, it’s when the body is unable to warm itself. While it’s common...

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To the trained eye, one look around a workspace or jobsite is usually all it takes to determine how safe it is. Leaving equipment, waste, or trash laying around is an accident waiting to happen. Whereas housekeeping, or picking up after yourself during a shift can make a world of difference. Housekeeping may sound like a menial task, but in reality, it’s an important and necessary measure to saving time, money, and lives. With this understanding, an ounce of prevention is worth way more than a pound of cure. Clean Spaces Reduce Risk The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)...

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Each year in mid-October, the U.S. and Canada both observe National Fire Prevention Week with a goal of recognizing the dangers posed by fires and emphasizing the importance of fire prevention and preparation. Here’s some information on something we have seen in movies or on TV, but rarely talk about in our everyday lives: how and when to use a fire extinguisher. We all recognize the iconic red containers, fire extinguishers, hanging on the walls in various places around our offices, jobsites and other public buildings. But do you know how and when to use one? How do you decide...

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When dealing with workplace safety, transportation accidents typically aren’t the first job hazard that comes to mind. However, more than 38 percent of annual worker injuries are caused by motor vehicle accidents, during the workday or while commuting to and from work. A recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study reported that nearly 80 percent of crashes and 65 percent of near-crashes involved some form of driver inattention within three seconds before the event. Primary causes of driver inattention are cell phone use and drowsiness. Some other high-risk distractions include reaching for objects, insects, writing or typing, applying makeup, eating and...

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上周标志着夏第一次正式的一天er, temperatures will continue to climb as we move toward the dog days of July and August. Excessive heat can cause serious injuries both at work and at home. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than 65,000 people seek medical attention for extreme heat exposure every year. When combined with outdoor construction projects, heat can be a recipe for disaster if you don’t plan ahead. When faced with hot work environments, practice the following safety habits: Check the forecast. It’s always a good idea to check the...

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June is National Safety Month – the perfect time to talk about ways we make safety “built in” at Braun Intertec. First, let’s talk numbers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the National Academy of Social Insurance, workplace injuries and accidents (where employees miss six or more days of work) cost U.S. employers more than $62 billion per year. That means more than $1 billion per week is spent on preventable injuries in U.S. workplaces. And these numbers don’t account for the toll that workplace injuries have on employees and their families. The costs are too...

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