SafetyBlog

Construction is the backbone of our nation's infrastructure. It's responsible for the creation of residential and commercial buildings, while simultaneously generating over 2.5 million jobs. However, construction is also susceptible to the "fatal fours."The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published an article that identifies the leading four cases of deaths in the construction industry. Known as the fatal fours, it consists of the following: Falls – 279 out of 806 total de …

Medical practitioners have known about the link between kidney stones and kidney disease for quite some time, but a new study suggests that people who develop kidney stones are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease.According to the University of Wisconsin Foundation (UWF), approximately 13% of all men and 7% of all women will develop at least one kidney stone in their lives. Kidney stones are essentially a collection of waste that builds up in kidneys to the point where it's no longer "p …

SeaWorld announced last month that it would no longer seek to appeal to appeal citations stemming from the 2010 drowning death of a trainer at its Orlando park. The company had originally planned to pursue an appeal, claiming the citations were unjust. However, recent fillings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) show that SeaWorld will not seek an appeal.The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited SeaWorld $75,000 for three safety violations in connection wi …

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) announced this week a set of new initiatives to asses the safety of additives used in food and beverage products.The five-step plan aims to improve the labeling for "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS) products. According to the Pew Charitable Trust, there are approximately 10,000 additives that companies are allowed to include in their food products. These products include flavoring additives, preservatives, dyes, etc. However, just over 40 …

Are you drinking enough water at work? According to a document published by the Panhandle Health District and Idaho State Planning, 75% of people in the U.S. are classified as "chronically dehydrated." Failure to stay properly hydrated, especially when you're performing physically exhaustive work, can lead to a variety of adverse health conditions.Symptoms of dehydration include the following: Fatigue Lower metabolism Increased thirst Dry mouth Nausea Headaches Muscle cramps Dry skin Dizziness …