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The Basic of Grounding Power Tools: What You Should Know(Post)

Are your power tools properly grounded? While some power tools use compressed air or gas, others use electricity. There are electric drills and sanders, for instance. When plugged into a wall outlet, ...

How to Participate in Safe + Sound Week(Post)

Unbeknownst to many business owners, the week of Aug. 15, 2022, is Safe + Sound Week. If you own a business, you should consider participating in it. Safe + Sound Week is led by the U.S. Occupational ...

OSHA Announces Increase in Workplace Fatalities(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced an increase in work-related fatalities for 2016.After analyzing the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Census of 2016 Fatal Occupa ...

Are 12-Hour Shifts Safe for Healthcare Workers?(Post)

Eight hours is typically the de-facto standard for a work shift in today's society. But doctors, physicians, nurses and other healthcare workers often exceed this amount by as much as 50%. Clocking t ...

An Introduction to Dust Collection Systems and How They Work(Post)

When sanding, cutting or otherwise working with wood, you should consider using a dust collection system. Wood is a versatile material that's used in the production of countless products. Working wit ...

The Beginner's Guide to Machine Guarding and Why It's Important(Post)

Machine guarding plays an important role in keeping workers safe. According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), roughly 18,000 workers are injured per year due to unguar ...

OSHA Addresses Ammonium Hazards in Fertilizer Industry(Post)

Ammonium is a common chemical used in the production of agricultural fertilizer. The nitrate salt of ammonium cation, it's a crystalline compound that encourages grass and plants to create new protei ...

OSHA Renews Partnership With International Window Cleaning Association(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has renewed its partnership with the International Window Cleaning Association (IWCA). The IWCA isn't just another window cleaning company, ho ...

OSHA Updates Fall Protection Rule(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has updated the rule governing slip-and-fall accidents in the workplace.According to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), slip and fall ...

​ Accident Prevention – “The One That Didn’t Happen”(Post)

Heinrich’s safety pyramid shows us the different levels of safety incidents, beginning with near misses, and going all the way up to the worst-case scenario, death. There are many controversial art ...

OSHA Fines Restaurants $7k For Worker's Death(Post)

When you think of a hazard workplace, a restaurant probably isn't the first place to come to mind. However, a waitress has recently died after sustaining severe head trauma while working at a Fountai ...

OSHA To Focus on Chemical Hazards(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has teamed up with the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication in an effort to protect workers against chemical hazards in the workplace.To ...

The Importance of Full Face Protection in the Workplace (Post)

Eye safety in the construction industry has improved immensely over the past few years, and although your eyes take priority above everything else, you should still aim to protect your enti ...

OSHA Publishes Final Rule on Electronic Recordkeeping(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published its final rule on electronic recordkeeping.Effective August 10, employers who offer incentives to workers as part of their own s ...

Protecting Against Arc Flash Injuries in the Workplace(Post)

An arc flash, also known as a flashover, occurs when an electrical circuit products a short blast of light and heat. The "arc" travels from the conductor to either another conductor or the ground. Li ...

OSHA Updates Slip and Fall Requirements(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has updated the requirements for preventing slip-and-fall injuries in the workplace.Each year, tens of thousands of workers in the United Stat ...

OSHA Delays Enforcement of Confined Spaces in Construction Rule(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has said that it will not fully enforce laws pertaining to its confined spaces in the construction rule.This doesn't necessarily mean that con ...

The Beginner's Guide to Threaded Fasteners(Post)

Threaded fasteners are found just about everywhere. Even if you're unfamiliar with them, you may have seen or even used them before. You can find threaded fasteners in furniture, building panels, veh ...

Do I need an N95 Respirator? Your Questions answered(Page)

Many individuals are aware that their jobs require certain personal protective equipment (PPE). Whether you're a welder or a worker at a distribution center, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupation ...

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