SafetyBlog

Heart disease continues to rank as the world's leading cause of death. In the United States alone, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that over 610,000 men and women die each year from heart disease. To put that number into perspective, someone dies every 38 seconds from heart disease. While exercising is one of the best ways to protect against heart disease, a new study has found that reducing your daily intake of calories by 300 can also lower your risk of heart dis …

Does your job require you to pour concrete? According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), one-quarter of a million Americans work in the concrete manufacturing industry. In a typical year, about 28,000 of those Americans will experience a work-related injury or fatality. You can stay safe when pouring concrete, however, by following these six safety tips.#1) Rinse Skin After Contact With Concrete DustIf you happen to get concrete dust on your skin -- something that's bou …

As an employer, it's your responsibility to ensure that your business complies with the safety standards set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), nearly 3 million workers in the United States sustain a nonfatal injury each year while on the job. By complying with OSHA's safety standards, you can protect yourself and your workers from injury. In this post, we're going to explore some of the most common safety violati …

Cycling is a fun and rewarding physical activity in which millions of Americans participate. A form of aerobic exercise, it's been shown to lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes and obesity. And while some people are reluctant to cycle on public roads, fearing they could be struck and killed by a vehicle, you can stay safe while cycling by riding in a dedicated cycling lane.According to a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Colorado Denver, creating dedicated cycling la …

Does your job require you to lift and move heavy boxes? If so, you should take precautions to protect yourself from injury. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), four in five adults will experience low back pain during their lifetime. While back pain can be caused from any number of injuries, it's often the result of poor lifting practices. Therefore, you should follow these five tips when lifting and moving heavy boxes in the workplace.#1) Place Hands …