Read our latest articles on compliance, recycling, inspections, and field practices from JEM's experience working with facilities across the industry.
The utility knife or “box cutter” is a useful tool in many workplaces and used to cut through tape on packages, plastic and wire ties, and many other materials. Knives come in many different types, shapes, and forms, and all present different hazards. Improper use…
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You find yourself in the middle of a project and you become stumped, what do you do? Do you continue to rack your brain because you are reluctant to ask for help? Do you go to your manager and ask for help? Do you ask…
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Every year thousands of workers sustain serious head injuries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that most of these workers were not wearing head protection. A hard hat is not just “another piece of PPE” that your boss requires you to wear while on the…
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How does regret affect us? Regret can be a painful experience because it involves an emotional state that often includes blaming oneself for the outcome of an incident. Consider the circumstances involved in the event. Perhaps you were under extreme pressure to complete a task…
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Stormwater runoff is water from rainfall or snowmelt that does not soak into the ground. It flows over impervious or hard surfaces and sloped terrains directly into waterbodies or Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s). As it flows, it collects sediment and pollutants including: heavy…
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Some of the most hazardous conditions at a jobsite are those that are not so obvious. How often do you survey the work area for hazards before beginning any task, but forget to look up? One of the most important safety tips when performing a…
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Have you ever experienced feelings of danger before an incident occurred? The ability to perceive or to have an understanding of what is happening around you is a concept known as situational awareness. Situational awareness is defined as “having an accurate perception of one’s surroundings,…
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During the cold weather months, we depend on heat to keep us warm. The fuel used to create heat is also responsible for many deaths from the by-product produced. This by-product is carbon monoxide (CO) which is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless toxic gas. Every…
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As the new year begins, many people will make personal resolutions pertaining to their safety and well-being. Are you making similar resolutions for your business? The start of the new year is a good time to refocus priorities on the safety of the company and…
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Compressed air tools are used in many workplaces. Compressor machines, pneumatic tools, hoses, electric connections, and accessory parts all present potential hazards. Compressed air can be extremely dangerous if misused, not properly maintained, if safety precautions are not implemented, or there is horseplay in the…
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