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Brain Injury Prevention

According to the Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries, between 4% to 7% of all traumatic brain injuries happen in the workplace. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur when there...

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Hearing Protection

Approximately 22 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise in the workplace. Exposure to high levels of noise can cause permanent ringing in the ears, hearing loss, and other serious...

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Workplace Amputations

Every year, thousands of U.S. workers lose fingers, hands, feet, and other body parts as a result of workplace accidents. Between 2015 – 2016, there were an average of seven...

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Burn Safety

OSHA has reported that there are more than 5,000 work-related burn injuries in the U.S. each year. 8% of all burn injuries occur on the job. These burns can be:...

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Hazardous Energy

When machines and equipment are being serviced or maintained, the unexpected startup of the equipment or a release of stored energy in the equipment can harm workers. This hazardous energy,...

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OSHA Fall Prevention

Falls from elevated surfaces continue to be a leading cause of death in construction. To help increase awareness of fall hazards and to reinforce the importance of fall prevention, OSHA...

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Personal Protective Equipment

When employees are not adequately protected from hazards on the job, employers are required to provide employees with personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure its use. However, employees often become...

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Walking-Working Surfaces Final Rule

OSHA has issued a final rule that updates and revises outdated slip, trip and fall hazard standards for general industry. The final rule also aligns general industry fall protection requirements...

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Beryllium Exposure: OSHA’s Final Rule

Beryllium is a grey metal that is stronger than steel and lighter than aluminum, which makes it popular and beneficial for use in many workplaces. Products containing beryllium are used...