SafetyBlog

Developing a rescue plan is one of the most commonly forgotten elements of safety procedures in the workplace. It can be difficult to make a rescue plan because of the different factors that can occur in any work environment. When you need to make a rescue plan for your workplace, there are certain steps that should be taken to thoroughly address what could happen based upon your location. Prior to creating the physical steps involved with performing a workplace rescue, there are four im …

If you work in an environment that's characterized by constant loud noise, you should take measures to protect yourself from hearing loss, tinnitus, and other related conditions. According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 22 million workers in the United States are exposed to dangers noise levels, and 9 million are exposed to ototoxic chemicals (source). Occupational hearing loss is one of the most common causes of disability, with treatment costing over $24 …

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 …