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Circuit Breakers vs Fuse Boxes: What's the Difference?(Post)

Electrical systems often feature safety equipment to protect the devices to which they are connected. Some electrical systems feature a circuit breaker. Others feature a fuse box. While both of these ...

Fatigue in the Workplace: What You Should Know(Post)

When you think of common safety hazards in the workplace, fatigue probably isn't the first to come to mind. But whether it's in the medical industry, construction, food service, manufacturing or prac ...

Preventing Overexertion Injuries at Work(Post)

Overexertion injuries are among the most common type of work-related injury in the United States. According a 2007 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index, employers spent more than $12.7 billion in di ...

Are Used Cars Really Safe to Drive?(Post)

If you're looking to replace your current car, you might be wondering how used cars compare to new cars in terms of safety. Driving has become the leading method of transportation in the United State ...

OSHA Issues New Guidance on Combustible Dust(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released new guidance on combustible dust in the workplace.The guidance, published on May 22, 2015, was in response to concerns raised by ...

OSHA Updates Heat Monitoring App(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) wants workers to stay cool this summer by using its recently updated heat monitoring app.Heat-related illness is a serious issue, especially a ...

The Dangers of Slip-and-Fall Accidents In The Workplace(Post)

Slip-and-fall accidents are one of the most common types of work-related injuries. Unfortunately, many employers overlook the dangers of such injuries, assuming they only involve minor injuries like ...

Fire Extinguishers in the Workplace: What You Should Know(Post)

Each year, hundreds of workers are killed and many more are seriously injured as a result of fires. While some occupations carry a higher risk of fire-related injury, the fact is that all workers are ...

How to Choose the Perfect Pair of Welding Gloves(Post)

Are you a professional welder? As you may know, welding requires the use of appropriate safety gear. One of the most important pieces of safety gear for welders is a pair of welding gloves. Weld ...

The Dos and Don'ts of Using an Impact Wrench(Post)

Impact wrenches make it easy to install and remove fasteners. Rather than manually turning a traditional wrench, you can use an impact wrench. Impact wrenches are power tools that provide automatic t ...

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 ...

What Is Lockout, Tagout and Why Is It Important?(Post)

Industrial machines and equipment pose an inherent risk of injury. In the manufacturing industry, workers are oftentimes injured when using machines and equipment. Many of these injuries are severe.

Is Your Christmas Tree a Fire Hazard?(Post)

Millions of Americans celebrate Christmas by displaying and decorating a tree inside their home. While some of these trees are artificial, others are real, living evergreen trees, such as a spruce or ...

Personal Protective Equipment for Eye Injuries(Post)

Eye injuries are an all-too-common occurrence in the workplace. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 2,000 U.S. workers sustain eye injury each day that me ...

OSHA to Launch Injury Record-Keeping App(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced plans to launch a injury and illness record-keeping app. Dubbed the Injury Tracking Application (ITA), the new app will be avail ...

Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Illness(Post)

June 21st marked the first official day of summer. Along with shorter days, this time of year is also characterized by hot temperatures. In fact, certain areas of California have already experienced ...

OSHA Delays Crane Certification(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced plans to delay its crane certification Previously, OSHA said the compliance date for crane certification would be November 10, 2 ...

Poultry Listed as High-Risk Job for Workers(Post)

When you think of occupations with a high risk of injury, poultry probably isn't at the top of your list. After all, what hazards (if any) face poultry workers in a typical day? Well, according to a ...

OSHA Extends Commenting Period For Injury Reporting Rule(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Healthy Administration (OSHA) has extending the public commenting period for a recently proposed rule that would improve the tracking of work-related injuries and illnesse ...

OSHA Cites Poultry Processing Company For Muscuskeletal Hazards(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued 11 citations to the Oakwood, Georgia-based poultry processing company Wayne Farms for violations related to muscoskeletal hazards. The ...