Three Sixty Safety

11/24/2022

Stay safe and Happy Thanksgiving everyone! 🍂🦃

11/22/2022

TOOLBOX TALKS: "The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 48 million Americans, one in six, get sick each year from tainted or unsafe food, of which 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die. The key to preventing sickness that traces back to our facility is in controlling the way we work."

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11/10/2022

TOOLBOX TALKS: "As a manufacturer of food products, it's important to stay safe because you can come into contact with many different ingredients and flavorings. Even though some chemicals you work with are safe to eat, they can cause eye, lung, or skin disease if you are not properly protected while you are touching or working around them. It is important to understand your risk and follow certain guidelines to keep yourself healthy."

Read more here: https://threesixtysafety.com/stay-safe-when-working-with-flavorings

11/08/2022

TOOLBOX TALKS: "As a slaughterhouse employee, you face many potentially dangerous circumstances on a daily basis. Our industry has largely become very mechanical, yet you may be still required to perform tasks by hand—many of which are dangerous, require repetitive motions, and call for excessive force."

Read more here: https://threesixtysafety.com/slaughterhouse-hazards-safety-solutions-for-employees

11/03/2022

TOOLBOX TALKS: "According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the prevalence of injuries and illnesses in the meatpacking industry is one of the highest among all industries. To reduce your risk of getting hurt or sick on the job, you must first identify and understand potential hazards, such as the following.

Read more here: https://threesixtysafety.com/reducing-slaughter-and-breakdown-task-injuries

11/01/2022

TOOLBOX TALKS: "Through the course of your job duties, you may come into contact with dangerous chemicals. We are dedicated to ensuring your safety, so we have a Hazard Communication Program in place.

Read more here: https://threesixtysafety.com/protect-yourself-when-working-with-chemicals

10/27/2022

TOOLBOX TALKS: "The point of operation is the part of the machine at which the equipment’s work is actually being done, whether it be cutting, punching, shearing, or bending. Employees in close proximity to points of operation are often at risk for serious injury."

Read more here: https://threesixtysafety.com/machine-guarding-point-of-operation-hazards

10/25/2022

TOOLBOX TALKS: "When it comes to safety in the workplace, it is up to every employee to take every possible precaution to ensure it. One of the most important policies to adhere to is to perform lockout/tagout procedures when conducting maintenance on a cord or plug machine."

Read more here: https://threesixtysafety.com/control-of-hazardous-energy-lockout-tagout-for-cord-and-plug-equipment

10/20/2022

TOOLBOX TALKS: "When operating machinery in the workplace, there are many hazards that need to be taken into account. Some of the most dangerous hazards occur around the point of operation, such as the blade of a saw or the slide of a power press."

Read more here: https://threesixtysafety.com/machine-guarding-point-of-operation-guarding/

10/18/2022

TOOLBOX TALKS: "Your ears are very sensitive. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can lead to permanent hearing damage and even cause you to go deaf."

Read more here: https://threesixtysafety.com/hearing-protection-devices

10/13/2022

TOOLBOX TALKS: "Working with sheet metal can put a lot of strain on your body. Many daily tasks cause fatigue, discomfort, or pain when they are done repeatedly and without a lot of rest."

Read more here: https://threesixtysafety.com/ergonomics-precautions-for-sheet-metal-workers

10/11/2022

TOOLBOX TALKS: "Machines and equipment with hazardous energy that are used in the workplace will inevitably require maintenance. Many of these machines can be dangerous for employees to work on due to having to reach into areas of operation where possible hazards exist."

Read more here: https://threesixtysafety.com/control-of-hazardous-energy-lockout-tagout

10/07/2022

TOOLBOX TALKS: "Blasting agents are an important part of many workers’ jobs. However, if they are not handled properly, they can be extremely dangerous to you, your co-workers, and those who happen to be around the facility. To avoid disaster, it is important that you exercise extreme care when working with them."

Read more here: https://threesixtysafety.com/blasting-agents-and-safety/

10/05/2022

09/13/2022

TOOLBOX TALKS: “The sun releases energy, called radiation, in various forms: in the sunlight you see, the heat you feel and the invisible ultraviolet (UV) rays that cause sunburn. UV rays from the sun can also damage your eyes and hurt your vision.”

Read more here: https://threesixtysafety.com/vision-care-uv-protection

09/08/2022

TOOLBOX TALKS: “Washing cars is something a lot of people have been doing since they were kids. With a little soap, a hose and a brush, washing a car is easy to do in your driveway at home. But working at a car wash is a different story. Commercial car washes involve lots of cars moving around, large pieces of moving machinery and handling hazardous chemicals. Keep the following tips in mind to stay safe and keep operations moving effectively.”

Read more here: https://threesixtysafety.com/car-wash-safety

09/01/2022

TOOLBOX TALKS: “Walking through 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 departments and moving into new roles in other areas.”

Read more here: https://threesixtysafety.com/safety-in-your-new-surroundings

08/30/2022

TOOLBOX TALKS: “Forklifts, also called powered industrial trucks, help us perform essential tasks in our warehouse, but they are also quite dangerous. Driving a forklift is a serious responsibility and should not be taken lightly. That's why forklift drivers must be properly trained and follow all safety procedures and precautions. Keep reading for an outline of forklift safety tips.”

Read more here: https://threesixtysafety.com/forklift-safety