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Respirators are used by thousands of workers in environments where airborne toxins and/or harmful substances are present. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) states that workers must wear a compatible respirator when pollutant levels are higher than the "suitable" limit. And as with all forms of personal protective equipment (PPE), it's the employer's moral and legal responsibility to provide workers with these respirators. According to OSHA, nearly 5 million U.S. wo …

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (also known as MRSA) is a potentially deadly type of drug-resistant bacteria that's closely associated with staph infections. When the bacterium enters the body (usually through a small cut), it will spread and reproduce -- behavior that's similar to other forms of infections. What makes MRSA different, however, is that antibiotics and drugs commonly used to fight infections have little-to-no effect.Is MRSA Really a Threat?The Centers for Disease Cont …

While some home remodeling projects are simple are require no major demolition or renovations, others require the entire removal of a wall. If you have an upcoming project that requires tearing down a wall in your home, there are a few things you should know in order to ensure the safety of you and your family. Is The Wall Load-Bearing Before you go smashing your wall down with a sledgehammer, you must first check to see if it’s load-bearing. If you don’t know what this means, let …

A portable circular saw (abbreviated PCS) is a high-powered cutting tool that's used by construction workers on a regular basis. Featuring a razor-sharp blade powered by an electric motor, it allows workers to cut wood and other suitable materials with minimal effort. Like all power tools, however, there's an inherit risk of injury when certain safety precautions are not taken.The good news is that PCS-related injuries are somewhat rare, with a lower-than-average rate of injury when compared to …

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 …