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8 Basic Nail Gun Best Practices to Ensure a Safe Worksite
Nail guns are powerful construction tools that are easy to operate and boost productivity but require attention and care to use safely. They’re among the most common causes of injury in residential construction, particularly in framing and sheathing...Read Full Article
3 Types of Welding Hazards and How to Safeguard Your Work Area
Welding work can take place in many different environments under numerous working conditions, so welding safely depends heavily on managing your worksite. A welding environment must be carefully controlled, which can necessitate changing the...Read Full Article
Reduce Risk of Injury During Lightning Storms
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), lightning is one of the most underrated weather safety concerns, posing a greater risk to human life than hurricanes or tornadoes. It is important that employers and workers...Read Full Article
Performing Equipment Repairs? Exercise Caution to Avoid Injury
When systems at work fail, it’s a headache. No one likes to deal with broken equipment or watch production come to a halt. It takes time and often a lot of money to fix these problems. Additionally, it puts people at risk for injury, both those...Read Full Article
Protect Refuse and Recycling Collection Workers
Collecting residential and commercial trash keeps communities clean but also poses risks for the people who perform the work. Garbage trucks generally weigh over 26,000 lb. and have dangerous moving parts, including a hopper, hydraulic lift, and...Read Full Article
Celebrate National Preparedness Month This September
Unless you live in an area with a recurring or recent history of disaster, you might not think about the possibility often. But severe weather and earthquakes can happen anywhere, even in regions where those conditions aren’t typical. Preparing for...Read Full Article
OSHA Silica Exposure Standards: Preventing Chronic Respiratory Illness Among Your Employees
Crystalline silica is one of the most persistent hazards encountered at work, with 2.3 million American workers exposed to it yearly. A common mineral, crystalline silica is regularly found in stone, soil, and sand throughout the earth. This means...Read Full Article
How Often are Fit Tests Required? Guidelines for Respirator Fit Testing
A respirator is only as good as its seal. Properly fitted respirators have a tight seal around the face so that air can only move through the filter, which protects the user from hazardous particulates. To ensure this, the Occupational Safety and...Read Full Article
How Changes to OSHA’s Chemical Labeling Guidelines Could Affect Your Business
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has updated its Hazard Communication Standard to improve chemical safety. OSHA, which operates under the U.S. Department of Labor, passed its final rule on updating chemical labeling and...Read Full Article
Learn about the risks of 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...Read Full Article
How a Job Safety Analysis Can Save Your Company Time and Money
Worksites are complicated, busy spaces where workers are performing innumerable tasks, and when so much activity merges in one spot, accidents may result. Predicting where hazards might be present on the jobsite is a key step in ensuring employee...Read Full Article
9 Great Tips for Safely Using Your Weed Trimmer
Weed trimmers are an essential tool for landscapers and maintenance teams to keep property looking neat and well kept. Whether you’re new to lawn care or a seasoned veteran, take some time to consider these eight safety tips to minimize your risk of...Read Full Article
Don't Underestimate the Importance of Food Safety to Prevent Illness
If there are Memorial Day celebrations in your weekend plans, there’s a good chance that food will be part of them. Barbecue chicken, apple pie, or potato salad may find its way onto your plate. But if you or your host are not careful about prep or...Read Full Article
Best Practices for Ladder Set-Up and Use
Ladders are extremely handy. They help you reach the top shelf, wash windows, and climb up to the roof. Before ascending one, take caution. Though they're a common fixture at work, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), the United States...Read Full Article
How Do Electrolyte Drinks Work to Hydrate You?
If you’ve seen an ad or label for a sports drink, you’ve seen reference to electrolytes and their benefits. But what are electrolytes? The term covers a surprisingly broad range of substances, as any chemical that conducts electricity when dissolved...Read Full Article
At Risk for Impact Injuries? Read this.
When it comes to our hands, it’s hard to imagine what we’d do or how we’d function in our day-to-day lives without them. From tying our shoes, to driving, to signing our names, we depend on our hands immeasurably. For people on the job, losing...Read Full Article
OSHA Honors Fallen Workers on Workers Memorial Day
Workers Memorial Day honors those whose lives have been impacted by occupational incidents, illness, and diseases. Families, workers, labor unions, and advocates will gather in Washington, DC and in communities across the country to fight for...Read Full Article
Help flood cleanup workers avoid dangers
Floods are the cause of monumental damage to business and residential areas every year. Cleanup projects to restore communities can be dangerous, and environmental conditions are hazardous for workers. The Occupational Safety and Health...Read Full Article
What is a Leading Edge SRL and How Does It Protect Against Falls?
Fall protection is an essential aspect of any job at height, but different working situations require different safety measures. For work involving a leading edge, a special Self-Retracting Lanyard is needed to ensure worker safety.What is a leading...Read Full Article
Working Outside? Tips to Protect Yourself Against Insect and Snake Bites
Reduce injuries and illness caused by insects and snakes by educating workers and providing appropriate protection. Below are tips from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that employers can share with work crews to help lower...Read Full Article
Four Considerations when Choosing Construction Lighting (and Other Options You Might Not Have Considered)
Portable temporary lighting is crucial to ensure safety on construction sites. Injuries and accidents increase during nighttime building projects when visibility is limited, and these risks increase on sites with environmental hazards, like falling...Read Full Article
How to Prevent Dropped Object Hazards: A Guide for Both Overhead and On-the-Ground Workers
Working at height comes with numerous risks. Falls are a commonly understood danger when working at height, but they’re not the only one. Dropped objects pose a serious hazard too, and don’t require much height to be lethal: an object of less than...Read Full Article
6 Questions to Help You Maintain and Inspect Your Eyewash Station
Our eyesight is invaluable, so it’s crucial to protect it, including on the job. In workplaces where employees are exposed to corrosive or caustic materials, eye injuries blind thousands annually. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration...Read Full Article
More Than Branding: Why Logoed Safety Garments Boost Construction Site Security
Construction sites are inherently busy and complex work zones where ensuring safety is paramount. Not only do you want to protect your team from people who aren’t authorized to be there, but you also don’t want the risk and liability associated with...Read Full Article
March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month
Every March, Workplace Eye Wellness Month reminds us how vital it is to protect our eyes at work. Across the country, millions of people perform jobs where their sight is at risk. It’s not only flying debris and harsh chemicals that pose danger:...Read Full Article
