Ocean Companies Safety Tip of the Week – Blood-borne Pathogens   Blood-borne Pathogens   Blood-borne pathogens are micro-organisms in the blood or other body fluids that can cause illness and disease in people. These micro-organisms can be transmitted through contact with contaminated blood and other bodily fluids.     The most common diseases spread by bodily fluids are: Hepatitis B (HBV) – An infectious inflammatory illness of the liver Hepatitis C (HCV) – A viral disease that leads to inflammation of the liver HIV (Human

Ocean Companies Safety Tip of the Week – Energy Drinks   Do You Really Need an Energy Drink?   Energy drinks are coming off the shelves at an alarming rate and the majority of them are purchased by, but not limited to, people under the age of 25. Two of my children, one by birth and one by choice, are in their 30’s and enjoy their occasional energy drinks. A local coffee stand makes a smoothie out of them and you can go into about

  Ocean Companies Safety Tip of the Week – Eating Healthy   Eating Healthy   When you say “Diet” most people think weight loss. Diet is actually just what you eat every day. You can change your diet to lose weight, gain weight or just to get healthier. The diet you eat may determine if you develop chronic disease or remain healthy. Most of the people I know usually skip breakfast; grab something quick and easy for lunch, maybe a burrito or chicken out of

Ocean Companies Safety Tip of the Week – Power Tools   HAZARD RECOGNITION   Tools are such a common part of our lives that it is difficult to remember that they may pose hazards. All tools are manufactured with safety in mind but, tragically, a serious accident often occurs before steps are taken to search out and avoid or eliminate tool-related hazards.   In the process of removing or avoiding the hazards, workers must learn to recognize the hazards associated with the different types of

Ocean Companies Safety Tip of the Week – Safety and Housekeeping   Keeping a clean and orderly workspace plays a very important role in safety and in production as well.  For safety’s sake it is essential to keep all walking areas free of debris; e.g. fish, chunks of wood from pallets, etc.; to prevent slips, trips and falls, a main reason for injuries. We must also make sure there is nothing blocking passageways or sitting in front of exit doors, eye wash stations, emergency showers,

Ocean Companies Safety Tip of the Week   New Years Eve is a huge night for everyone, which means crowds will be swarming toward all the metropolitan hubs around the world. People feed off eachothers’ excitement, and sometimes things can get out of hand if safety precautions are not taken. Everyone wants to have an unforgettable night (in a good way!). By simply using some common sense, we can keep it that way. Ring in the New Year safely!   Designate a Driver: If you

Ocean Companies Safety Tip of the Week – Holiday Decoration Safety Tips from CPSC   Before crawling up on the roof to string the Christmas lights, you need to know that every year, hospital emergency rooms treat about 12,500 people for injuries, such as falls, cuts and shocks, related to holiday lights, decorations and Christmas trees, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).   In addition, warns CPSC, candles start about 11,600 each year, resulting in 150 deaths, 1,200 injuries and $173 million

Ocean Companies Safety Tip of the Week   Besides the flu vaccination, here are some other ways to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.   To help stop the spread of germs:   Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Put your used tissue in the waste basket. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow, not your hands. Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for 20 seconds. If

Ocean Companies Safety Tip of the Week – Flu Vaccination   It’s flu season and according to the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) “The single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year.” The vaccine is a nonliving virus that can be given to those over the age of 6 months. The vaccines” protect against the three influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the upcoming season.”   “While everyone should get a flu vaccine

Ocean Companies Safety Tip of the Week – Black Ice   Driving during the cold months is not about dealing with snow; Ice on the road is the real threat. Black ice, in particular, is dangerous because it’s invisible. However, you can protect yourself by understanding and knowing how to deal with this issue. While knowing how to drive on it remains a number one priority, here are some other things to do: Drive below the speed limit. Don’t try to speed, it will take