SafetyBlog

Medical professionals who are the first on the scene in the event of an emergency may be at risk of exposure to infectious diseases. To better regulate these professionals' safety, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) released new guidance this month.The agencies published a list of potentially life-threatening infectious diseases that emergency response professionals may be exposed to in the line of duty. Reso …

Workers on commercial construction sites benefit from safety regulations that require employers to provide fall protection equipment such as fall arrest kits. Now, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says it would like to extend those requirements to the residential construction sector.In a presentation on the OSHA website, the federal agency said it would rescind previous fall protection equipment standards established in 1999. In its place will be new regulations, which re …

Patio edging is necessary to prevent the encroachment of nearby grass, weeds or vegetation from making its way onto your patio; therefore, keeping your patio looking clean and well-groomed. Of course you'll need to know how to choose and install patio edging, as there are many different types available. Here we'll take a closer look at some of the different types and how you can go about installing it around your patio.Why Patio Edging Is Important The main purpose of patio edging is to …

As of January 1, 2015, TV and film production companies must abide by stricter injury reporting rules.OSHA is Interested in HollywoodThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) -- the federal organization responsible for creating safe work environments -- announced changes to its existing injury reporting rule last year. The previous rule only required companies to report deaths and injuries involving three or more workers in an eight-hour period that required hospitalization. OSHA' …

Whether your bathroom suffers from a boring, uninspired decor, or if there's something functionally wrong with it, a renovation might be the solution to your problems. Some homeowners turn their head at the thought of performing a bathroom renovation project, fearing it will cost them thousands of dollars along with countless hours of hard work. While some projects are certainly costly and time consuming, others are relatively easy. Regardless of your renovation project's size, however, there ar …