Housekeeping practices play an important role in worker safety. Organized and clean work spaces can help reduce injuries and improve productivity. Here are some ways to improve housekeeping at work:...
OSHA requires that personal protective equipment (PPE) be used to protect workers from serious workplace hazards, injuries, and illnesses. The needed PPE may include items such as safety glasses, gloves,...
A lot of acronyms are used in relation to hazardous waste and emergency response regulations. Often those who work with hazardous waste aren’t aware of what the acronyms mean or...
Vibrating power tools, such as concrete breakers, sanders, grinders, hammer drills, chainsaws, and hedge trimmers, are staples in many job types. If you use vibrating power tools on the job,...
Falls, Struck-By Hazards, Caught-In/Between Hazards and Electrocutions account for about 90% of all construction fatalities. Below are some ways to help prevent these hazar
Heavy equipment is used in a variety of workplaces and occupations. Mistakes made when working near heavy equipment can cause devastating injuries and even death. Below are some tips to...
Did you know skin disease is the most common job-related illness? The skin is the largest organ of the body, and healthy skin forms a protective barrier that keeps out...
Rainy working conditions can create increased risk of injuries and accidents on the job. The rain can cause surfaces to be become slick and field of vision to be impaired....
Whenever possible, workers should avoid exposure to extreme cold. Extremely cold working environments can cause skin and body temperatures to drop, which can result in serious health problems and tissue...