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Food Allergies Are On The Rise
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), millions of Americans have allergic reactions to food each year. Although most food allergies cause relatively mild and minor symptoms, some cause severe reactions and may be life-threatening.While more than 160 foods can cause reactions in …
May 7-11, 2018: Fifth Annual Stand-Down for Fall Safety
The National Safety Stand-Down raises fall hazard awareness across the country in an effort to stop fall fatalities and injuries. A Safety Stand-Down is a voluntary event for employers to talk directly to employees about safety. Any workplace can hold a stand-down by taking a break to …
May is National Building Safety Month
The International Code Council (ICC) designates May as National Building Safety Month. The ICC hopes to “raise awareness of the importance of building safe and resilient construction, fire prevention, disaster mitigation, and new technologies in the construction industry.”The theme for …
Upstairs… Downstairs… Why You Should Use the Handrail
Slip, trips, and falls are a common cause of accidents on stairways, sending people to the emergency room daily. These hazards (and the painful injuries) can easily be minimized, and even eliminated with a little work, attention, and vigilance. Poorly designed stairs and handrails can lead to …
Recycling Tips for Home and Work
The average American generates almost 5 pounds of waste each day. That’s almost 1 ton of trash per person, per year. Recycling is a quick and easy way to reduce your impact on the environment. So much of today’s packaging is recyclable. Some packaging you may not even realize can …
7 Tips for Safer Machine Maintenance
Well-executed machine maintenance helps minimize accidents, reduce downtime, and save money. It’s important to remember that no matter what type of maintenance is taking place, precautions must be made to ensure the safety of the person carrying it out.Here are some guidelines to keeping …
OSHA Bulletin Provides Information on Horizontal Drilling Hazards
OSHA’s "Avoiding Underground Utilities During Horizontal Directional Drilling Operations" addresses safe operations and specific methods to avoid underground lines and reminds contractors to use the state’s utility location system before any drilling occurs.What is Horizontal …
New Nanotechnology Workplace Design Recommendations from NIOSH
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has released four tools to help companies control possible exposure of nanomaterials to their workers. Workers in industries that use or make uniquely engineered nanomaterials may inhale nanoparticles on a daily basis, posing a …
Easy Ways to Reduce Trips & Falls
According to OSHA, slips, trips, and falls cause the majority of general industry accidents. The good news is that many of these accidents can be avoided with preparation, care, and attention to your walkways and outdoor areas. Straighten up!Problem: general clutter, boxes, and hoses on the …
Spring Security Spruce-Up
A home burglary is terrifying. It can leave you frustrated, angry, scared, and sad. It’s a good habit to periodically examine your home, routines, and security to prevent these break-ins from happening.Begin by asking yourself these questions:Can anything expensive be seen through the …
Reminding Workers About Dangers of Lead Exposure to Children
OSHA reminds workers that if you work with lead, you could be bringing this toxic metal home on your shoes, skin, hair, and hands. Take-home lead can cause lead poisoning in children and other family members.“Far too many Americans are exposed to lead in their workplace,” said Labor …
OSHA Publishes Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard Fact Sheet
When workers cut, grind, or drill materials that contain crystalline silica like stone, artificial stone, and industrial sand, they can be exposed to very small silica dust particles. These tiny particles are respirable and can travel deep into the lungs and cause silicosis, an incurable and …
OSHA Releases Tree Care Worker Safety Resource
Employees in the tree care industry face many unique challenges. To promote safety for those workers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released Solutions for Tree Care Hazards.In this publication, OSHA provides safety measures for both employers and crew …
Hand Truck, Fork Lift, and Pallet Jack Safety
Material handling is a major component of warehouse operations. Proper handling and moving of materials are key to ensuring a safe workplace. Whether you use power equipment or your own body to move materials, you should adhere to these general safety rules:Assess each load to decide the best way …
New Fact Sheet from OSHA About Safety Walk-Arounds
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is reminding employers, managers, and supervisors to keep up an active role in their safety programs. OSHA’s new fact sheet, Safety Walk-Arounds for Managers, provides suggestions for conducting inspections that can help them …
Signs Make Your Workplace Safer
Every workplace has hazards. Workers need to be aware of the specific hazards of their work area, as well as those in other areas of the facility. Signs are an important component of every workplace. They remind workers of safe work practices, and alert those in the area of the hazards they may …
Landslides and Debris Flow
Landslides can occur quickly, often with little notice, and the best way to prepare is to stay informed about changes in and around your home that could signal that a landslide is likely to occur.In a landslide, masses of rock, earth, or debris move down a slope. Debris and mud flows are rivers of …
MSHA: Winter Alert Campaign Continues Until March
MSHA’s annual Winter Alert campaign reminds miners and mine operators of the increased hazards of colder weather.When the barometric pressure drops during colder weather, methane can migrate more easily into the mine atmosphere, increasing the risk of an explosion. Dry winter air also results …
Make a Resolution for Safety
In homes and workplaces all over the country, resolutions become a popular topic of conversation this time of year. What’s your resolution? Exercise more? Spend less? Take up a new hobby? Why not make a resolution for better workplace safety?The benefits of a safer work environment are …
Cold and Flu Season? Try to steer clear and stay healthy!
Cold and flu season can be extremely rough. Fortunately, there are several common-sense ways to help avoid getting sick.Frequently wash your hands with soap and water for 10 seconds.Use hand sanitizers throughout the day to keep bacteria off your hands and prevent the spread of germs.Disinfect your …
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Food Allergies Are On The Rise
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), millions of Americans have allergic reactions to food each year. Although most food allergies cause relatively mild and minor symptoms, some cause severe reactions and may be...Read Full Article
May 7-11, 2018: Fifth Annual Stand-Down for Fall Safety
The National Safety Stand-Down raises fall hazard awareness across the country in an effort to stop fall fatalities and injuries. A Safety Stand-Down is a voluntary event for employers to talk directly to employees about safety. Any...Read Full Article
May is National Building Safety Month
The International Code Council (ICC) designates May as National Building Safety Month. The ICC hopes to “raise awareness of the importance of building safe and resilient construction, fire prevention, disaster mitigation, and new technologies...Read Full Article
