4782 results for 'safety glasses'

MRSA and E.coli Live For Days Inside Airplanes(Post)

A disturbing new study reveals that Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and e.coli -- two potentially deadly infectious diseases -- can live for days inside the cabin of an airpla ...

Slips vs Trips vs Falls: An Overview of These 3 Safety Hazards(Post)

Slips, trips and falls are responsible for thousands of work-related injuries in the United States each year. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS), in fact, says that nearly 700 U.S. workers die ...

West Virginia Chemical Spill Leaves 300,000 Residents Without Water(Post)

A massive chemical spill involving the non-toxic, but still harmful if consumed, 4-methylcyclohexane methanol has left some 300,000 West Virginians without water for a second night. Once the che ...

Don't Drink The Water In Sochi, Russia(Post)

Last week, we talked about some of the concerns of Olympic snowboarders regarding the safety of the halfpipe course at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. With the temperature rising above and ...

New Study Links Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy To ADHD(Post)

Acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol) is one of the most widely used pain relievers in the world. Millions of people take it on a daily basis for the temporary relief of pain. However, a r ...

Anti-Fatigue Mats In The Workplace(Post)

Each year, millions of employees are injured on the job. Some of these injuries may include slip-and-falls, burns, cuts, bruises, overexertion, strained muscles and a variety of foot problems. While ...

OSHA Beefs Up Injury Reporting For TV and Film Production Companies(Post)

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 fe ...

Common Sources of Carbon Monoxide In The Workplace(Post)

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that can prove fatal when inhaled. Employees who work around diesel, propane and other combustion engines are often placed at risk for CO poisoning d ...

USDA Announces New Poultry Inspection Rule(Post)

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published its final rule on poultry inspections last Thursday. Known as the Modernization of Poultry Slaughter Inspection, it's designed to red ...

How To Safely Handle Fiberglass Insulation(Post)

The pink cotton-candy colored fiberglass insulation is commonly used in residential homes and commercial buildings to prevent the loss of thermal energy. While it may appear harmless to the naked eye ...

How To Create an Ergonomic Computer Workstation(Post)

Ergonomics – the practice of fitting a workplace to the worker – plays a key role in preventing work-related injuries. Employees who are forced to work in an awkward, unnatural environments have a hi ...

Beat The Body Aches and Pains With a Chiropractic Adjustment(Post)

Do you experience lower back pain on a regular basis? If so, you aren't alone. Lower back pain is reportedly the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting well over half of the U.S. population ...

What's The Purpose of an Emergency Eyewash Station?(Post)

An emergency eyewash station is an otherwise simple device that can protect workers against chemical-related eye injuries. While there are many different types, ranging in size, design, features and ...

How To Spot and Handle Black Ice On The Road(Post)

A second polar vortex has sent waves of bone-chilling arctic air down into the states. This comes just weeks after the first polar vortex brought record-cold temperatures into the cities throughout t ...

How To Reduce Eye Strain When Viewing a Monitor(Post)

Do you get suffer from headaches, blurry vision, tension, or similar problems after using the computer for a long period of time? If so, the problem could be related to improper viewing. According to ...

UK Workers Can Now Request Flexible Working Hours(Post)

Up until now, only U.K. workers with "other caring duties" (parents of children under 16 and registered nurses/care-givers) were given the legal right to request flexible hours from their respective ...

Injuries From Falling Ice On The Rise(Post)

With severe winter storms rolling throughout the country, hospitals are reporting a spike in the number of injuries caused by falling ice. A piece of ice falling from the roof of a one-story home mig ...

Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome 101: What You Should Know(Post)

Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is a dangerous air-borne upper-respiratory disease that's transmitted through the feces and urine of rodents. Infected mice, rats or other rodents carrying the dis ...

CDC Warns Parents of Exposure To Swimming Pool Chemicals(Post)

With Memorial Day right around the corner, millions of children will be jumping in their swimming pools to cool off and escape the heat. There's nothing quite as refreshing as taking a dip in the poo ...

The Dangers of Worker Fatigue (and How To Prevent It)(Post)

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that nearly 15 million work full-time (8 or more hours) evening shifts, night shifts, rotating shifts, or other irregular schedules. Schedules such a ...