General Safety Tips

Carbon Monoxide Safety (LS-85)

Know the dangers of Carbon Monoxide, how to prevent exposure and what to do if you see someone showing symptoms of poisoning.

Extension Cord Safety (LS-87) 

Prevent dangers such as electrocution, fire, and tripping hazards with these proper safety precautions.

Pinch Points (LS-89) 

Pinch points can cause serious injuries, including amputation or even death. They can occur on any part of the body when caught between two objects.

Safety Data Sheets (LS-90) 

Safety Data Sheets include information such as the properties of each chemical at a workplace; the physical, health, and environmental health hazards; protective measures; and safety precautions for handling, storing and transporting the chemical.

Lifting and Back Safety (LS-91) 

Poor posture, loss of flexibility, stress, bad working habits and a decline in physical fitness can contribute to back problems. It is vital to your health to practice safe habits in these areas as well as correct lifting techniques to reduce the risk of back injuries.

Overhead Power Line Safety (LS-93) 

When it comes to electrical safety, there is no room for carelessness or complacency. Nearly every work site has power lines to be aware of and equipment that could make contact with them. That’s why it’s vital to your safety to know proper power line safety practices.

Busy Seasons Mean More Distractions (LS-95) 

There are times of the year when more workers tend to get hurt due to additional pressure put on them from the holidays and different seasons. Understanding unsafe working conditions and unsafe acts can be the difference in keeping your busy seasons safe for all employees.

Cold Stress (LS-96) 

Cold Stress occurs by driving down the skin temperature and eventually the internal body temperature. This may lead to serious health problems. Learn how to identify and prevent cold stress.

Fatigue (LS-97) 

Fatigue is more than simply feeling tired or drowsy. It is a state of mental or physical exhaustion that stops a person from being able to function normally. Learn about the risks and what you can do to fight fatigue.

Emergency Eyewash & Showers (LS-99) 

Eye injuries count for more than $3 million in lost production, medical and workers' compensation costs. OSHA estimates that 90% of these eye injuries are avoidable with proper use of safety eye-wear.

In Case of an Emergency (LS-100) 

Everyone wants to believe that they would know exactly what to do in the case of an emergency. Learn how to create an Emergency Action Plan so employees will know what to do in an emergency.

Working Safely in Hot Environments (LS-104) 

Most of us associate heat stress with working outdoors but it can also occur while working indoors. If you do not take the right precautions when working in hot conditions, you can develop heat-related illnesses.

Youth Employment (LS-105) 

Keeping Missouri youth safe on the job. We can all help to keep young workers safe.

Prescription Opioids (LS-107) 

Reduce the risk of addiction to prescription opioids.

Oxygen and Acetylene Cylinders (LS-108) 

If proper safety guidelines are not followed when using oxygen/acetylene welding equipment, it is equivalent to handling live explosives. 

Rollover Protection Structures (LS-109) 

Tractor rollovers accounts for a large percentage of tractor related fatalities in the United States. Rollover protection structures can help to reduce this number. 

Voluntary Respiratory Protection (LS-110) 

Mandatory information for employees using respirators when not required under the standard. 

Marijuana and Workplace Safety (LS-114) 

In 2022, Missouri voters approved a ballot measure to legalize recreational use of marijuana. Missouri employers may prohibit employees from being under the influence of marijuana while at work.

Pushing or Pulling (LS-115)

While pushing, you can use your body weight and keep a more natural posture to assist with the task. While pulling, you tend to use only one hand and your body tends to be twisted. 

Safe Lifting Techniques (LS-116)

Using proper lifting techniques can significantly decrease your risk of injury while lifting. 

Slips, Trips, and Falls (LS-117)

Slips, Trips, and falls make up a large portion of workplace injuries and are some of the leading causes of workers' compensation claims in Missouri. 

Hand Tool Safety (LS-118)

Hand Tools can cause cut/puncture/scrape injuries, eye injuries and struck-by injuries. 

Personal Protective Equipment (LS-119)

Equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that can cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.

Special Equipment Safety Tips

Chain Saw Safety (LS-84) 

Reduce the likelihood of injury with these lifting techniques and learn more about causes of back pain.

Cut-Off Saw Safety (LS-86) 

Cut-off saws can be extremely dangerous because blades operate at very high speeds. Only personnel who have been trained on proper use and handling should be allowed to operate this piece of equipment.

Ladder Safety (LS-92) 

Ladders are involved in 81 percent of fall injuries among consultation workers and 20 percent of fall injuries among the general workforce.

Inspection of Forklifts and Powered Industrial Trucks (LS-94) 

A general inspection is the first thing you should do before operating a forklift or other powered industrial trucks (PITs). Skimming over the inspection checklist could easily result in missing defects with the equipment, which could result in serious injury to the operator or other coworkers.

Electrical Safety (LS-98) 

Protect yourself and others when working with electricity.

Respirator Seal Checks (LS-101) 

Employees wearing tight fitting respirators should perform user checks each time a respirator is put on.

Excavation Safety (LS-106) 

Know how to be safe in and around excavation sites.

Oxygen and Acetylene Cylinders (LS-108) 

Safely welding with oxygen and acetylene cylinders.

Hazards Associated with Arc Welding (LS-111) 

Learn to identify hazards before starting a welding job.

Pedestal and Bench Grinder Safety (LS-120)

General safety practices for operating a Pedestal/Bench Grinder to avoid serious workplace injuries.