SafetyBlog

Often described as the "silent killer," heart disease is the world's leading cause of death. In the United States alone, it's responsible for more than 600,000 deaths. While no method is 100% effective at protecting against heart disease, there are steps you can take to lower your risk. According to a recent study, fruits high in one nutrient are particularly effective at reducing the risk of heart disease.Researchers from the University of Alabama Birmingham conducted a study to investigate wha …

Construction consistently tops the list as being one of the most dangerous industries in which to work. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), approximately 3.38 per 100,000 construction workers were killed on the job in 2015. Most of these work-related fatalities are attributed to the fatal four: falls, struck by object, electrocution and caught between.In New York City, however, construction workers have an even higher risk of injury, which is something that lawmakers are hoping to …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has formed a new alliance with the American Chemistry Council (ACC).This new partnership is being hailed as an effort to protect workers from asthma and lung conditions associated with the polyurethane production industry. Polyurethane is a type of plastic that's used in a wide variety of applications. Scientifically speaking, it consists of organic compounds that are joined together by carbamate links. Because of its unique properties, polyureth …

Ever since it was formed in 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has made great progress towards creating safer workplaces and subsequently reducing the number of work-related injury and illness. Nonetheless, statistics show that nearly three million nonfatal injuries occur every year in the United States. While there's no way to completely eliminate all incidents, OSHA continues to reduce these numbers by citing employers for safety violations.If an employer doesn't co …

In a previous blog post, we discussed the top 10 most frequently cited safety violations according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Coming in at number nine on the list is machine guarding. While machine guarding quite literally refers to physical barriers and protection systems for machines, many workers and employers are unfamiliar with this safety measure. So, if you're interested in learning more about machine guarding and why it's important, keep reading.The …