SafetyBlog

June is National Safety Month, so whether you work in construction, manufacturing, retail or elsewhere, you should follow some basic steps to promote a safer workplace.According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), nearly 5,000 workers die each year while on the job. Among the most dangerous industries is construction, where roughly 21% of all work-related fatalities occur. Regardless of industry, however, there are a few things you can do to reduce the risk of serious in …

June 21st marked the first official day of summer. Along with shorter days, this time of year is also characterized by hot temperatures. In fact, certain areas of California have already experienced 110-degree weather -- and it's only the beginning of summer.In an effort to protect workers from heat-related illness, Cal/OSHA -- California's branch of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration -- has issued a warning to employers. As the mercury rises, workers become increasingly susceptib …

Need another reason to treat yourself to a piece of chocolate? According to a new study conducted by researchers at Harvard University, chocolate has been linked to significantly lower rates of irregular heartbeat.For the study, researchers analyzed data from more than 55,000 men and women. They found that participants who consumed between two and six servings of chocolate per week were 20% less likely to develop irregular heartbeats -- also known as atrial fibrillation -- than their counterpart …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may soon roll back certain changes to a rule designed to protect workers from the toxic mineral beryllium.Of course, this shouldn't come as a surprise, given that OSHA expressed desire to roll back the rule shortly after Trump took office. The Administration proposed a new role that involves a special waste product called coal slag, which would better control the toxic mineral.OSHA has been working to protect workers from exposure to beryl …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has concluded its annual Safe + Sound week. On June 12-18, the federal safety organization seeks to educate employers about the value of creating a safe environment. About Safe + Sound WeekOSHA explains that Safe + Sound week is "A nationwide event to raise awareness and understanding of the value of safety and health programs that include management leadership, worker participation, and a systematic approach to finding and fixi …