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OSHA Releases Statement on Workplace Fatalities(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a statement regarding the increased rates of work-related fatalities in 2016.Every year, thousands of U.S. workers lose their liv ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Dos and Don'ts of Drilling Into Concrete(Post)

Drilling isn't limited to wooden workpieces and surfaces. You can drill into other materials, including concrete. Maybe you're trying to install an eye hook, or perhaps you're trying to mount an anch ...

OSHA and ASSE Distribute PPE for Hurricane Relief(Post)

With speeds reaching 130 mph, Hurricane Harvey caused severe destruction and property damage. In fact, it causes more damage than any other tropical cyclone on record, even beating out Hurricane Katr ...

How Much Work-Related Injuries Really Cost(Post)

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there are an estimated 3 million nonfatal work-related injuries reported each year in the U.S. While new laws and tougher regulations have allowed t ...

OSHA Announces Meeting for Whistleblower Protection in Financial Services Industry(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will host a meeting next month during which it will ask the public for input for feedback regarding whistleblower protection among financial s ...

OSHA Petitioned to Create Heat-Protection Standard(Post)

Working in extreme heat isn't just exhausting; it's bad for your health. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more than three dozen U.S. workers died as a result of heat exposure in 201 ...

How Floor Mats Can Create a Safer Workplace(Post)

When you think of safety equipment to protect workers from injury, floor mats probably isn't at the top of your list. After all, how much of a difference can a few mats really make? Well, they might ...

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 ...

The Dos and Don'ts of Using a Chainsaw(Post)

Chainsaws make it easy to cut through trees and tree limbs. While available in different types, all chainsaws feature a set of teeth along a chain. As the chain rotates, so will the teeth. The rotati ...

Why Do Some Power Tools Have a Three-Prong Cord?(Post)

Ever wonder why some power tools have a three-prong cord? Assuming an electrical power tool doesn't feature a built-in battery, it will likely require a corded connection to a wall outlet. You'll hav ...

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 ...

Are Cages Required for Fixed Ladders?(Post)

Because of their ability to protect workers, as well as other individuals, from fall-related injury, many people assume that cages are required for fixed ladders. As shown above, a cage creates an en ...

New Study Reveals Way to Lower Vehicular-Related Fatalties(Post)

Statistics show over 1.25 million people from vehicular-related injury each year. To put that number into perspective, that translates into over 3,200 deaths per day. In an effort to curb these numbe ...

5 Tips to Make Your Workplace More Efficient(Post)

The efficiency at which your business operates will affect its level of success. Businesses that perform their operations in an inefficient manner -- meaning they exhaust more time and resources to p ...

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 ...

The Construction Industry's 'Fatal Fours'(Post)

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, ...

What Is Daylighting and What Benefits Does It Offer?(Post)

When exploring ways to reduce your energy usage in your home or workplace, you may come across daylighting. This term refers to the use of windows or other surfaces to illuminate the interior of a gi ...

Is Working From Home Bad for Your Mental Health?(Post)

Do you work from home? Well, you aren't alone. Over the past few decades, telecommuting has become increasingly common. Statistics show that over four in 10 Americans perform at least some of their w ...