4781 results for 'safety glasses'

What Is Heat-Related Illness?(Post)

Heat-related illness is a common concern for millions of Americans -- and rightfully so. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), 87 people died from heat exposure in 2017, up from 37 deaths i ...

6 Key Benefits of Creating a Safe Workplace(Post)

If you own or manage a business, it's important that you focus on creating a safe working environment for your employees. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), approximately 3370 ...

Survey: 97% of Truck Drivers Experience Fatigue(Post)

Fatigue is something that everyone experiences at some point in their life. Maybe you stayed up late to watch a sports game, or perhaps you have jet lag after a long-distance flight. But while fatigu ...

How to Prevent MSDs in the Construction Industry(Post)

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) consistently rank as one of the leading types of work-related injury. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), about one in three injuri ...

Study Reveals Most Common Work-Related Injuries in UK(Post)

A new study has revealed the most common types of work-related injured sustained by workers in the United Kingdom. In its report titled "Workplace Fatal Injuries in Great Britain," the Health and Saf ...

OSHA's Online Injury Tracker Hit By Cyber Attack(Post)

Cyber attacks are becoming increasingly more common, with organizations in all sectors being targeted. It's not just privately held companies that are being targeted, either. Even government organiza ...

OSHA Seeks Changes in Whistleblower Complaint Process(Post)

In the wake of an increase of whisteblower complaints, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has revised its policies and procedures for such disputes.Rather than using its interna ...

Report Reveals Alarming Number of Injuries In Youth Sports(Post)

Nearly 1.25 million youth athletes under the age of 18 are treated for sports-related injuries in hospital emergency rooms each year. According to a recent study conducted by the nonprofit organizati ...

SeaWorld Backs Out of OSHA Appeal(Post)

SeaWorld announced last month that it would no longer seek to appeal to appeal citations stemming from the 2010 drowning death of a trainer at its Orlando park. The company had originally planned to ...

OSHA To Launch Chemical Training Program In Nebraska(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced plans to launch a chemical training program in Nebraska in an effort to reduce the number of injuries and illnesses caused ...

Workplace Ergonomics: Reducing Injuries and Increasing Productivity(Post)

You can't design the perfect workspace without considering ergonomics. There's a correlation between ergonomics and productivity and safety. Ergonomic workplaces typically have lower rates of injurie ...

How to Prevent Your Table Saw From Rusting(Post)

Table saws are commonly used in woodworking applications. Consisting of a circular saw that's mounted to the top of a table or workbench, they make it easy to cut wooden workpieces. You can use a tab ...

Don't Forget to Inspect Your Circular Saw(Post)

Circular saws are used extensively in the construction and manufacturing industries. If you work in either of these industries, you may need to use this common power tool to cut raw materials. As you ...

Is It Safer for Your Child to Ride in the Backseat?(Post)

It's not uncommon for children to ride in the backseat. While this sounds harmless, though, it could carry a higher risk of injury. According to a study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highw ...

OSHA Reveals Benefits of Its On-Site Consultation Program(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) On-Site Consultation (OSC) program has been around for more than 40 years. As the name suggests, it's designed to provide advice and other ...

Study: High BPA Levels Identified in Manufacturing Workers(Post)

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a common industrial chemical used in plastics and products containing plastics. It's been around for more than a half-decade, with manufacturing companies first using the chemica ...

OSHA Announces 30-Day Extension for Silica Exposure Compliance(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced a 30-day extension for its rule regarding exposure to crystalline silica in the maritime industry. However, there are a few cave ...

How To Pressure Wash a Concrete Sidewalk(Post)

Has your concrete sidewalk lost it’s natural luster and style it once possessed? Over time, moisture, mildew and grime will begin to set into the concrete, creating a dirty appearance. Concrete is in ...

OSHA's New Record-Keeping Rule Now In Effect(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Healthy Administration (OSHA)'s new record-keeping rule went into effect on January 1st, 2015. If you're an employer, you should familiarize yourself with this new rule, a ...

The True Cost of Slip-and-Fall Accidents in the Workplace(Post)

As an employer, it's your responsibility to create a safe working environment. Failure to do so increases the risk of injury and illness while leaving your business susceptible to fines and other pen ...