4758 results for 'safety glasses'

Does Your Job Require You To Stand on Your Feet All Day?(Post)

Standing for long periods of time can promote foot, ankle and even back pain. The pressure of your body's weight pressed against your feet stresses the tendons and tissue. Over time, this can lead to ...

How To Reduce The Chance of Food-Borne Illness(Post)

Food-borne illness is a serious problem that doesn't seem to be going anyway anytime soon. In fact, rates have actually increased in recent years. It's estimated that around 1 in 6 Americans will fal ...

Safe Handling and Lifting To Prevent Injury(Post)

Improperly lifting boxes, machines, tools or other heavy objects can result in painful, debilitating injury. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 1 million work-related back i ...

EPA Victorious In Reducing Mercury Emissions(Post)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency came out victorious in a federal appeals court as politicians debated over the agency's new rule to significantly reduce mercury emissions from coal-burning p ...

Medical Experts Caution Against Spoonfuls of Medicine(Post)

Due to an increase in the number of accidental medicine overdoses in children, doctors and medical experts are cautioning parents not to use spoonful doses.According to the American Association ...

Do You Suffer From Springtime Allergies? Here Are Some Tips.(Post)

The colorful, blossoming plant life can only mean one thing: spring is officially here. While the warm temperatures are a welcome change from the bitterly cold winter, it's also a time when allergies ...

Can Laughter Reduce Stress Levels In The Workplace?(Post)

Workplace stress is a major problem that's compounded by longer work weeks. According to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLR) 83% of Americans say they are stressed out by their jobs ...

Tips To Prevent Your Pipes From Freezing This Winter(Post)

With the Polar Vortex sending freezing arctic winds throughout the country, many states are seeing record-low temperatures. Atlanta, Georgia, for instance, dropped to a bitter 6 degrees Fahrenheit, s ...

Understanding Loss Prevention In The Retail Industry(Post)

When you're busying running and managing a retail store or business, it's easy to overlook the importance of loss prevention. The fact is, however, that loss prevention directly affects companies' pr ...

Common Causes of Vertigo In The Workplace(Post)

Vertigo is a peculiar condition that often goes unnoticed and/or undiagnosed in the workplace. Not to be confused with dizziness, vertigo is characterized by the feeling of horizontal or vertical spi ...

What Is a Pillar Drill? Here's What You Should Know(Post)

When most people think of drills, they envision handheld electric drills with a chuck and handle. There are other types of drills, however, including pillar drills. Pillar drills are commonly used in ...

Nail Guns in the Construction Industry: What You Should Know(Post)

The advent of the modern nail gun has revolutionized the construction industry. No longer are construction workers required to manually hammer nails into structures. Instead, they can use a nail gun.

Tips on Choosing the Right Work Boots(Post)

A good pair of work boots offers more than just comfort; they offer protection from common hazards in the workplace. Depending on the job, they could be considered a part of a worker's Personal Prote ...

Dangers of Working With Sheet Metal(Post)

The unique properties of sheet metal make it a rather dangerous material to handle. If your company produces, transports or handles sheet metal, you should take additional precautions to ensure the s ...

Dangers of Working With Sheet Metal(Post)

The unique properties of sheet metal make it a rather dangerous material to handle. If your company produces, transports or handles sheet metal, you should take additional precautions to ensure the s ...

How to Protect Against Injury When Using Powered Sanding Tools(Post)

Powered sanding tools offer a fast and easy way to sand down otherwise rough surfaces. Whether you use a rotary sander, an orbital sander or a dual-action (DA) sander, it will wear down the surface t ...

Protect Your Eyes: The Dangers of Job-Related Eye Injuries(Post)

While recent (Occupational Health and Safety) OHSA regulations have reduced the number of job-related eye injuries, they're still a major in concern in certain industries like metalworking, chemical ...

Who Is Responsible for Buying Workers' Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?(Post)

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is found in nearly all workplaces. From construction and manufacturing to veterinary and maritime, most workers wear PPE when performing their respective jobs. Whe ...

Respirators (Page)

disposal respirators, positive pressure supplied air respirators (SAR) and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Workers who simply need a device to filter out dust, disease or other fine parti ...

Hand Protection(Page)

Working with your hands can be tough. For many professionals, their hands are their most valuable tool, but the rigors of work can take a heavy toll. Without the right hand protection, such as finger ...