SafetyBlog

It's estimated that lighting strikes Earth nearly 100 times per second! This powerful force of mother nature is often paired with severe rain, hail and gale-force winds, creating a dangerous scenario for people caught in the path of a storm. But as long as you follow some basic safety precautions, you can wait out severe storms until they pass.Thunderstorm Watch vs Warning: What's The Difference?Many people assume that a thunderstorm watch and thunderstorm warning are the same, but this isn't th …

Wear Sunscreen LotionLet's first go ahead and discuss the most obvious summer safety tip: wear sunscreen lotion. According to the American Academy of Dermatologists (AAD), nearly 1 in 3 US adults will develop skin cancer during their lifetime. It should come as little-to-no surprise that prolonged exposure to the sun is the single greatest risk factor of skin cancer. Thankfully, you can protect your skin from sun damage by wearing a high-SPF sunscreen lotion.Stay HydratedIt's estimated that 75% …

Soldering irons are used in a wide variety of industries and applications, including computer hardware manufacturing, TV repair, appliance repair, and general electronics work. They work on the principle of heating metal so it turns from a solid into a liquid state, binding with other nearby metallic components to create a strong and secure connection. Because they rely on heat, however, there's an inherit risk of injury when operating a soldering iron, which is why it's important for workers to …

Summer season is officially here, which means millions of families will be enjoying backyard barbecues. There's nothing that compares to grilling your favorite foods on a nice summer evening. The combination of good food and good atmosphere makes this a special treat that everyone can enjoy. However, you'll want to make sure you have the right grill for the job.With so many different types of grills available for sale, choosing can be a daunting and downright difficult task. Some people automati …

More than 5 million US workers are required to wear respirators to protect against asphyxiation, inhalation of toxic fumes, as well as inhalation of other potentially harmful substances.In effort to reduce the number of work-related respiratory illness even further, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a new standard for exposure to the mineral beryllium. health officials have long stressed the dangers of beryllium, linking it to a deadly lung disease that has ta …