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According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there are approximately 4.1 million "serious" work-related injuries each year. While OSHA done a phenomenal job at lowering the rates of work-related injuries ever since the OSHA Act was signed into law nearly half a century ago, more work needs to be done. Injuries sustained by workers while on the job typically create direct and indirect costs for the employer. Understanding the nuances between these costs will allow employ …

Do you work in an industry that uses a drill press on a regular basis? Featuring a motorized transmission with spur gearing these devices are used to create a consistent, powerful drive. Businesses of all shapes and sizes use drill presses in their daily applications. Due to the powerful nature of these machines, however, certain safety precautions must be taken to ensure workers' safety.As with any piece of heavy machinery, a drill press should only be used by someone who's familiar with its me …

It's been a long time in the making, but the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has revised its decades-old electrical standard. The new changes are designed to further improve the safety of construction and electrical workers.Work-related electrocutions has been on the decline over the past few years. Until the number reaches zero, however, OSHA will continue to make changes in an attempt to reduce rates of electrocutions. The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) …

Nail guns first entered the commercial market over half a century ago in 1950s. Today, there are dozens of different models available, including pneumatic, butane and propane-powered. However, they all serve the same basic purpose: to drive nails into wood and other suitable materials. Like all power tools, though, there's an inherit risk of injury when using a nail gun.How Common Are Nail Gun InjuriesEach year, thousands of workers are injures as a result of improper nail gun use. The Centers F …

Now that we're in the middle in the winter season, millions of people are experiencing bitterly cold temperatures. If you're lucky enough to work inside a heated building or office, the cold weather shouldn't affect you. However, workers who are forced to stay outdoors during this time of year are at risk of developing hypothermia and other related health problems.The Dangers of Working In Cold EnvironmentsThe greatest concern of working in the cold is the potential for hypothermia. This conditi …