SafetyBlog

It's estimated that there are approximately 12.9 million temporary workers in the United States. Unfortunately, many of these workers don't receive the same treatment by employers as full-time workers, placing them at a higher risk for illness and injury. OSHA hopes to change this trend around by hosting a meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health's Temporary Workers Work Group on May 13, 2015 in Washington D.C.According to a press release published by OSHA and …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued its final rule regarding construction workers who are forced to work in confined spaces.There are a number of hazards associated with working in confined spaces, including but not limited to exposure to toxic fumes, environmental collapse, electrocution, explosions, asphyxiations, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), and more. Examples of confined spaces consists of tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, pits, man …

Many homeowners overlook the importance of decorating the space above their kitchen cabinets. After all, it’s not like many people look this high up, so what’s the point in decorating it? Well, adding some subtle accessories and elements will help bring the surrounding kitchen decor together, creating a more attractive atmosphere when done correctly. Depending on how many cabinets are in your kitchen, you might have a good bit of unused space, so take advantage of this by decorating it. …

The patio is an area of the home designed for guests and family members to go outside, relax and enjoy the outdoors. When it's a nice sunny day or cool evening, you can go outside to get some fresh air and avoid being cooped up in the house. However, in order to fully enjoy everything your patio has to offer, you must use the right seating. This not only means having enough chairs for everyone to sit down, but also using the right type of chairs. Plastic ChairsIf you're on a budget and do …

The California division of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited SeaWorld for safety violations.According to an article published by the Los Angeles Times, SeaWorld received four citations for allegedly not training its employees on how to safely interact with the Orca whales it houses. Three of the four citations are classified as "serious" and involve failure to implement an effective injury and illness prevention program to identify workplace hazards that could re …