Hand Protection & Safety
Hand injuries are one of the most common workplace injuries. Over one million hand injuries occur each year and approximately 20% of all disabling workplace injuries involve the hands. Although...
Life-Changing Injury Prevention
Most people avoid injuries in the workplace simply because they don’t want to get hurt. But how often do we consider the full impact that a workplace injury could have...
Combustible Dust
Under certain conditions, dust from combustible materials can become an explosion hazard in the workplace. Between 1980 and 2005, the U.S Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) identified 281...
Scaffolding Safety
Scaffolds are widely used in a variety of industries and are frequently a factor in workplace injuries. There are approximately 4,500 scaffold-related injuries and 50 scaffold-related deaths per year in...
Awkward Postures
Working with an awkward posture can put stress on the body by increasing the exertion needed to complete a job. The function of nerves, tendons, blood vessels, and muscles can...
Preparing for an Evacuation
At some point in your life, you may be faced with a situation where you need to evacuate a building or area. It may happen at work, home, on vacation,...
Stair Safety
Most people don’t think twice about their safety when using the stairs. Using stairways is such an everyday occurrence that the potential risks rarely cross our minds. You may be...
Winter Safety
Winter is just around the corner. Colder temperatures and related weather issues bring added hazards and risks to workers who spend their time outdoors. Below are some ways for workers...
Workplace Holiday Safety
Celebrating the holidays at work can be a fun way for employees to enjoy the season. Unfortunately, the holidays often also bring an increase in workplace accidents. To help keep...