SafetyBlog

Construction workers are exposed to a variety of safety hazards on a daily basis, some of which include heat exhaustion, cuts, bruises, slip-and-falls, electrocution and more. Unfortunately, construction is also one of the deadliest industries in which to work.According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), roughly one in five work-related fatalities occur in the construction industry. In 2014, for instance, more than 4,300 construction workers were killed on the job, whic …

Whether it's baseball, cycling, swimming or running, participating in sports is a great way to burn calories and prevent disease. Most people fall short of achieving the weekly exercise as recommended by the American Heart Associates (AHA), and participating in sports is a great way to supplement these efforts.But some sports offer more health benefits than others. In an effort to determine which sports offer the greatest health benefits, researchers from the U.K. conducted a study. For the stud …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced plans to strengthen its enforcement efforts surrounding work-related amputations. According to the Administration, 57% of all work-related amputations that occurred in 2015 happened in the manufacturing industry. While amputations also occur in other industries, it's far more prevalent in the manufacturing industry. As such, OSHA has announced a "heightened focus" on hazards pertaining to amputations, encouraging both employe …

With a new year right around the corner, there's no time like the present for employers to analyze their workplace safety policies and procedures. Each year, some 2.9 million men and women are injured on the job, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). While many of these injuries are minor, involving nothing more than small cuts and bruises, others are more severe. Regardless, employers should prepare for the new year by following these safety resolutions.Provide Workers with Safety …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has updated the rule governing slip-and-fall accidents in the workplace.According to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), slip and falls are the most common cause of worker's compensation, costing employers in the U.S. billions of dollars each year. While most slip and falls are minor, causing nothing more than bruises, others are more severe. In fact, statistics show that falls account for 5% of all work-related fatalities in women …