As a maintenance worker, you are responsible for a lot—providing a steady flow of water, heat and cooling, as well as being involved with upkeep of every part of the workplace. As a result, you need to know about a broader range of safety issues than probably anyone else in your workplace.

What’s at Stake

Since you work in all areas of the facility, you encounter a variety of hazards, from power equipment to paint vapors. You could be exposed to injury from electrocution, falls, chemical splashes, confined spaces and other dangers.

What Can Go Can Go Wrong

A hospital maintenance worker […]