![](/congress115th/20190109024759im_/https://www.lni.wa.gov/Common/images/h1-branding-print.gif)
Find a Safety Tip
Safety and Health Resources for Safety Meetings
Safety and health tips
![Illustration of someone pushing a luggage cart: Don't pull when you can push something. Pushing lets you use larger muscles and you're less likely to slip and fall](/congress115th/20190109024759im_/https://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Topics/AtoZ/images/FiveMin4SafetyPushDontPull.jpg)
- Don't run propane or other fuel-powered equipment indoors. It can cause deadly amounts of carbon monoxide to build up quickly inside rooms and other enclosed work areas. Exposure symptoms may not be detected until it's too late.
- Don't eat, drink, or store food and beverages around hazardous chemicals. This helps ensure that contamination doesn't happen.
- Stretch out your arms, legs, wrists and back when you have time. The repeated motion some construction tasks can create problems, such as muscle cramps, or even carpal tunnel syndrome in your wrists and forearms. Stretching will help to keep your muscles loose and prevent cramps and other problems.
- Stay alert for possible hazards during each task you perform, particularly during the final stages of a job. Don't let familiarity with the job site dull your hazard radar.
- Prevent injuries when using cutting tools to open boxes. Always cut away from yourself and immediately sheath the blade if you stop using the tool, even for a short period of time.
- When using power equipment in wet places, make sure the outlets have a ground fault interrupter (GFI) system.
- Do not leave equipment lying around that can cause a tripping hazard at the job site.
See more safety and health tips (78 KB DOC).
Short takes
![Man wearing goggles and gloves pouring chemicals into a mop bucket - Make time to read the labels on chemicals to stay aware of hazards and prevention measures. Photo courtesy of WorkSafeBC](/congress115th/20190109024759im_/https://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Topics/AtoZ/images/FiveMin4SafetyChemicals.jpg)
Watch or download brief videos.
- Carbon Monoxide Portable Gas-Powered Equipment (www.osha.gov).
- Electrocution, Failure to De-energize Equipment (www.osha.gov).
- Electrocution, Work Safely with Ladders near Power Lines (www.osha.gov).
- Falls, Floor Openings (www.osha.gov).
- Improper Ventilation Causes Fire in Confined Space (www.osha.gov).
- Struck-by Accident, Vehicle Back-Over (www.osha.gov).
- Workbench Grinder Wheel Explodes (www.osha.gov).
More videos
Watch more videos online or borrow from L&I's video library.
- Napo's films (www.napofilm.net).
- The Center for Construction Research and Training (www.youtube.com).
- U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers (www.youtube.com).
Safety shares
- 6-Minute Safety Talk Resources (www.worksafebc.com).
- Health Impacts Safety (www.ohsu.edu).
- OR-FACE Toolbox Talks (www.ohsu.edu).
- Safety Talks (www.toolboxtopics.com).
- Seasonal Safety Advice.
- Tailgate Safety Training, Agriculture (agsafety.osu.edu).
- Toolbox Talks (www.cpwr.com).
- Trucking Safety tip sheets.