Frostbite & Hypothermia October Safety Tip – Scott Asprey, RIBA safety educator The change of our clocks on November 7, remind us that our New England winters are close behind. With that, our safety tip is focusing on getting ready for the signals of “cold stress.” Two primary related cold illnesses FROSTBITE and HYPOTHERMIA, and…
The Eyes Have It Sept. Safety Info. – Scott Asprey Wearing safety eyewear in your workshop, yard or construction site can protect your eyes from injury or damage. Your eyes should always be protected from any potential harm like airborne chemicals, dirt, and debris. Wearing safety glasses is truly your best defense against eye injuries.…
Beat the Heat with Scott Asprey RIBA Safety Educator Heat related injuries need to be watched and addressed quickly. There are five primary illnesses: heat rash, heat cramps, Heat Syncope, Heat Exhaustion and Heat stroke as defined by OSHA. Please review the following descriptions of each. Heat rash can be identified by red clusters or…