SafetyBlog

With summer right around the corner, more and more construction crews will be going outdoors to battle the mid-day sun and heat.Unfortunately, construction work carries one of the highest risks of injury of all industries and occupations. Each year, thousands of construction workers lose their lives, and many more are serious injured, while on the job. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has taken great steps to curb these numbers, though it remains a serious problem. The go …

Brain games are often touted as being a fun and engaging way to improve memory and cognitive function. They typically consists of "games" that involve memory relocation, speed-based questions and answers, and more. But if you think playing these games on a regular basis will make you smarter, you should take note of the following study.According to a recent study conducted by researchers from Florida State University (FSU), there's no evidence suggesting that brain games can increase intelligenc …

Want to improve your health? Well, according to a new study walking for roughly 15,000 steps per day can help you achieve this goal. Researchers from the University of Warwick in Scotland followed postal workers, monitoring how many steps they take as well as their overall health. They found that workers who walked their routes instead of driving experienced a healthier weight, slimmer midsection and faster metabolism than their counterparts who spend little-to-no time walking.Researchers found …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is preparing to host its fourth annual Fall Prevention Stand-Down. When you think of common safety hazards in the workplace, slip and falls probably isn't at the top of your list. However, OSHA says that nearly 15% of all accidental deaths are attributing to slip and falls, either from the same level or elevated level. Slip and falls also account for 12 to 15% of all worker's compensation expenses. In an effort to curb these number …

A portable ladder is an invaluable tool for many professional workers. It allows them to reach elevated surfaces that would otherwise not be possible. Regardless of your occupation, though, you should follow a few basic safety precautions when using a portable ladder to reduce the risk of bodily injury.Maintain 3 Points of ContactThe golden rule when using a portable ladder is to maintain 3 points of contact at all times. In other words, you should have both feet and one hand, or both hands and …