SafetyBlog

Maintaining a safe workplace should be a top priority for all business owners. Each year, tens of thousands of workers are seriously injured on the job. The good news is that most of the incidents can be prevented. So, what steps can you take to promote a safer environment in your workplace?Store Flammable Materials Away from Ignition SourceFlammable and fast-burning materials should be stored in a safe area that's far away from any and all ignition sources. A bottle of industrial cleaner, for i …

Sunlight is an excellent source of vitamin D, which in turn promotes a strong immune system while warding off infectious disease and illness in the process. But like most things in life, too much sunlight can do more harm than good. The problem with prolonged exposure to sunlight is that it contains ultraviolet (UV) light, which damages the skin and increases the risk of skin cancer. So, what steps can workers take to protect themselves from UV sunlight?Wear UV-Protectant SunglassesSunglasses ar …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has updated a decades-old rule governing the limits of beryllium to which workers can safely be exposed.Affecting general industries, construction and shipyards alike, the new rule is intended to improve worker safety while subsequently lowering the number of illnesses caused by the metal. Beryllium is classified as a lightweight and versatile metal with many different uses. Among other things, it's used in manufacturing electronics and en …

A good pair of work boots offers more than just comfort; they offer protection from common hazards in the workplace. Depending on the job, they could be considered a part of a worker's Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). As such, it's important for workers to choose the right type of work boots. There are literally hundreds if not thousands of different work boots on the market, varying in terms of construction, fit, shape and features. With so many different styles, how do you know which to ch …

A new study has found that patients who were diagnosed as being malnourished spent less time in the hospital after taking a daily nutritional supplement.It's estimated that nearly half of the United States adult population takes some type of dietary or nutritional supplement. Whether it's vitamin C, vitamin D, fish oil, calcium, zinc, iron, etc., supplements have become a routine part of life for millions of Americans. While they've received some criticism in recent years regarding their effecti …