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How Fatigue Affects Workers(Post)

Fatigue is something that every worker will experience at some point in time. Maybe you stayed up late the night before, or perhaps your boss asked you to work a double shift. Regardless, fatigue suc ...

Back Pain 101: Causes and Preventive Measures(Post)

Back pain is an all-too-common problem that most people will experience at some point in their life. In fact, the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) claims that it's the world's single most leading cause ...

Common Injuries and Health Risks of Sheet Metal Fabrication(Post)

Sheet metal fabrication is a multi-billion dollar industry with companies throughout the world creating and manipulating large, thin slabs of metal for a variety of purposes. Some people assume there ...

Common Hazards of Working in a Confined Space(Post)

Millions of men and women are employed in jobs which require them to work in a confined space. A "confined space" is essentially any area that provides just enough room for a single person to perform ...

How Respirators Are Used In The Workplace(Post)

Respirators are used by thousands of workers in environments where airborne toxins and/or harmful substances are present. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) states that wo ...

Solutions for an Uneven Patio(Post)

An uneven patio is more than just an eyesore; it can pose a safety hazard for you and your family. You may slip and fall while walking on your patio. Slip-and-fall injuries, of course, account for ov ...

Forklift Counterweights: Everything You Need Know(Post)

A counterweight is an important part of many industrial forklifts. Depending on the loads with which they are used, they may require one or more counterweights. Forklifts are used to lift and transpo ...

What Is an Emergency Eyewash Station?(Post)

Eye injuries are a common occurrence in the workplace. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), over 20,000 workers sustain an eye injury each year in the United States. While many wor ...

How to Protect Against Hearing Loss in the Workplace(Post)

Do you work in a noisy environment? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over one in 10 workers suffer from some degree of hearing loss. If your workplace is noisy, you ...

OSHA Announces Extension for the Beryllium Rule(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is giving employers in the United States a little longer to comply with all requirements specified in its beryllium rule. As you may already k ...

NIOSH Launches Safe-Lifting App(Post)

Improper lifting is one of the most common causes of muscuskeletal disorders (MSDs). And MSDs are attributed to nearly one-third of all work-related injuries that require time off. In fact the Nation ...

Do Supplements Really Offer Health Benefits?(Post)

That's a question that many people are now asking. Statistics show that more than half of the general adult population in the United States takes at least one supplement. Whether it's a vitamin C sup ...

Common Hazards in the Workplace that Could Injure Workers(Post)

Each year, hundreds of thousands of workers in the United States are injured while on the job. Some of these injuries are minor, consisting of just bruises and cuts, while others are more severe. As ...

The Dangers of Occupational Heat Exposure(Post)

With summer right around the corner, we thought it would only be fitting to discuss the dangers of occupational heat exposure. As the temperatures begin to rise, so does the risk for conditions like ...

6 Facts About Occupational Injuries You Need to Know(Post)

Injuries can occur in the workplace. Known as occupational injuries, they can force workers to take time off while they recover. If you own or manage a business, there are several facts about occupat ...

The Benefits of Using a Hand Truck: What You Should Know(Post)

You don't have to manually move heavy objects. Whether it's a box, pallet or any other heavy object, you can move it using a hand truck. Also known as a stack truck, a hand truck is a material handli ...

What Are Welding Boots?(Post)

Are you a professional welder? There are roughly a half-million welders in the United States, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) -- a number that's expected to grow by roughly 2% ...

What Is a Self-Retracting Lifeline and How Does it Work?(Post)

Falls remain one of the leading causes of work-related injuries. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one-quarter of all nonfatal injuries in the workpla ...

What to Do With Old Propane Tanks(Post)

Do you have one or more old propane tanks lying around your home or workplace? Consisting of pressurized liquid natural gas, they are commonly used in heating systems, machinery and appliances. Natur ...

Welding Helmets: What Lens Shade Should You Choose?(Post)

You can't choose the right welding helmet without considering the lens shade. To prevent eye injury, welding helmets are designed with a semitransparent cover. Known as a lens, it consists of two pol ...