May 2018
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
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
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
Picnic Food and Keeping It Safe
Memorial Day is the start of picnic season for millions of Americans. From family reunions to graduations parties, summer brings on many reasons to celebrate. Bring on the corn on the cob, burgers, and pie, but don’t let unsafe food handling...Read Full Article
Hurricane Season Preparation Guidelines in Multiple Languages
The unpredictable Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1. It’s important for people who live in susceptible regions to develop an emergency plan for the events before, during, and after a hurricane.Where do you find the guidance you need in...Read Full Article