SafetyBlog

Written by Serge Laraque of www.protectoproducts.com You may have noticed the influx of men and women decked up in their industrial safety gear working the sidelines of highways, freeways, industrial plants, oil rigs, construction sites and so forth. Not long ago, such futuristic idea of incorporating safety and visibility as a major protective factor were viewed with reserved apathy, all due to increase cost from perpetually outfitting workers. At this juncture, employers have simply p …

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there are an estimated 3 million nonfatal work-related injuries reported each year in the U.S. While new laws and tougher regulations have allowed this number to decline over the years, it remains an issue that all employers must address. Turning a blind eye to the possibility of worker injury is a serious mistake than can end up costing you in more than one way.When speaking about the financial costs of work-related injuries, they can be broken …

How much work do you get done in a typical day? Regardless of your answer, there's always room for improvement. So today we're going to reveal a few top tips to improve your productivity.Check Email Less FrequentlyEmail has revolutionized the way we communicate and do business. Rather than waiting days for "snail mail" to arrive, you can instantly send messages and documents to the intended party with the click of a button. However, some people take their email to the extreme, checking it dozens …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) wants workers to stay cool this summer by using its recently updated heat monitoring app.Heat-related illness is a serious issue, especially as we approach the scorching-hot summer months. According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Week Report, 7,233 heat-related deaths occurred during 1999 to 20009 in the U.S. What's even more alarming, however, is that a 2012 analysis indicated that such fat …

Written by Terry Linde of www.destinymgmt.comHere are some exercises that will help keep you in shape and help prevent repetitive stress injuries while you are on the job.KEYBOARD CALISTHENICS: With hands in a prayer position, move in all directions and stretch. Squeeze fists tight. Stretch fingers wide. Rotate wrists in circles in all directions. Interlace fingers and rotate hands. Invent stretches that feel good.NECK ROLLS: Drop your head to one side. Roll it around in a wide circle; swit …