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...
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:...
H2S Awareness
As one of the leading causes of workplace gas inhalation deaths, hydrogen sulfide is a danger that must be taken seriously. Hydrogen sulfide gas is colorless, flammable and has a...
Motor Vehicle Safety Program
Between 2003 and 2012, there were 18,716 work-related motor vehicle crash fatalities in the U.S. Implementing motor vehicle safety practices for workers who drive on-the-job can help lessen accident risks...
Working Long Hours
Workers with long shifts or work hours often have increased physical demands on the job and do not get enough sleep. These conditions can impair work performance and increase the...
OSHA Back Safety
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that one of every five workplace injuries or illnesses are back injuries, and more than one million workers suffer back injuries each year. In...