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The Beginner's Guide to Power Tool Tethering Kits: What You Should Know(Post)

If you work from roofs or other elevated surfaces, you may want to invest in a power tool tethering kit. Dropping a power tool from an elevated surface isn't just a nuisance; it's a safety hazard. Th ...

Heads Up: Make Sure Your Fire Pit Is 10+ Feet Away From Your Home (Post)

Nothing beats the warmth and relaxing ambiance of an outdoor fire pit. When the sun goes down, you can relax around a fire pit with your friends and family. When setting up your fire pit, however, yo ...

5 Facts About Carbon Monoxide You Need to Know(Post)

What safety precautions have you taken to prevent carbon monoxide in your workplace? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a permissible limit of 50 parts per million (PPM) for ...

Carbon Monoxide and Forklifts: What You Should Know(Post)

Forklifts make it easy to lift, transport and handle otherwise heavy goods. Developed in the early 20th century, these industrial trucks are defined by their use of motorized arms. You can use a fork ...

A Look at the Most Common Injuries in the Agricultural Industry(Post)

The agricultural industry is an essential component of our nation's economy. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), it's responsible for over 10% of all full-time and part-t ...

6 Safetly Tips for Driving in the Rain(Post)

Statistics show that nearly three-fourths of all weather-related crashes occur when it rains. As the pavement becomes saturated with water, vehicles create less friction with the road. Combined with ...

How to Stay Safe When Using a Ride-Sharing Service(Post)

Do you use a ride-sharing service to commute to and from work? There's no denying the fact that ride-sharing is a popular alternative to driving. According to Pew, 36% of Americans have used a ride-s ...

How Bright Are Your Car's Headlights?(Post)

Headlights are an essential safety feature in modern cars that allow drivers to easily see at night and during rain, sleet and snow. When the sun goes down, you can turn on your headlights from insid ...

5 Ways to Lower Your Risk of Injury Around Construction Equipment(Post)

Does your job require you to work around heavy equipment? If so, you should follow some basic safety tips to reduce the risk of injury. Each year, thousands of construction workers are seriously inur ...

OSHA and CDC Offers Tips to Protect Against the Flu(Post)

Statistics show that up to 20% of Americans will catch the flu virus each year in the United States. Of those who catch the flu, some 200,000 will require hospitalization. Because of it's more severe ...

OSHA Moves Forward for Electronic Injury Reporting Rule(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is moving forward with a rule that requires employers to electronically submit reports involving worker injuries.Injury reporting is an essent ...

OSHA to Reverse Rules on Exposure to Toxic Mineral Dust(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may soon roll back certain changes to a rule designed to protect workers from the toxic mineral beryllium.Of course, this shouldn't come as a ...

OSHA's New Record-Taking Rule Now in Effect(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) new record-taking rule is now in effect.Last May, OSHA announced that it was revising a safety rule used for reporting workplace injuries an ...

OSHA's New Slip-and-Fall Rule to Take Effect in 2017(Post)

Slip-and-falls are one of the most common types of work-related injuries in the Unites States. Typically classified as either same-level or elevated-surface falls, they are responsible for thousands ...

The Deadly Truth About Slip-and-Fall Accidents(Post)

Slip-and-fall accidents pose a serious threat to workers. While transportation-related accidents remain the number one cause of worker fatalities, slip-and-falls come in a close second. So if you're ...

Common Hazards Faced by Hospital Workers(Post)

There are approximately 5,627 hospitals in the United States, according to the American Hospital Association (AHA). When most people think of industries with a high risk of occupational injury, healt ...

Report Reveals States With Highest Rates of Work-Related Fatalities(Post)

The AFL-CIO has published its annual report on U.S. worker safety and health protection. The report, titled "Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect," reveals shed light on work-related injuries and fa ...

5 Tips to Lower Your Risk of Vibration Injuries(Post)

Do you work with heavy machinery or power tools? If so, you may be exposed to vibrations. Many machines and power tools produce vibrations. While short-term exposure to minor vibrations typically isn ...

What Is Hard Water? Here's What You Should Know(Post)

Hard water is a common problem in the United States. Some reports suggest that 80% to 90% of all U.S. homes suffer from it. What's even more alarming perhaps is that most homeowners aren't aware of i ...

Heads Up: May Is Motorcycle Awareness Month(Post)

Riding a motorcycle is a fun way to commute that allows you to enjoy the sights and sounds of the outdoors. Each year, however, thousands of people are injured while riding a motorcycle. To help curb ...