Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Accidental carbon monoxide poisonings peak in the month of January. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas which can kill without warning. People experiencing carbon monoxide poisoning are often...
Bloodborne Pathogens
What are bloodborne pathogens? Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can causes serious illnesses and diseases, such as HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and malaria. Bloodborne pathogens...
Workplace Safety
Employees are often the first people to see the safety issues in the workplace. When a co-worker is working unsafely, there are many reasons why employees who witness the unsafe...
BackOver Accidents
Working near and around vehicles such as dump trucks, semi/tractor trailers, trucks, and forklifts, can be highly dangerous. Dozens of workers are killed each year as a result of being...
Fire Prevention in the Workplace
In honor of National Fire Prevention Month, please review the following Workplace Fire Prevention and Safety tips: Keep work areas clean. Remove trash, work scraps and dust promptly. Walkways should...
Face and Eye Protection
Protecting your face and eyes at work are vitally important, as thousands of workers are blinded each year from work-related injuries. Through proper selection and use of face and eye...
Lead Exposure
Many job functions may expose workers to the toxic metal lead, including: painting; demolition; soldering; metal production; building renovation; radiator repair; and more. It is known that lead harms the...
OSHA Mission
OSHA’s mission is to ensure safe and healthy working conditions through setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education, outreach, and compliance assistance. OSHA has set Construction, General Industry, Maritime...
Hand Tool Safety
The repetitive use of non-powered hand tools on the job can lead to injury, such as tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome or muscle strain. To help reduce your risk of injury:...