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Overexertion Injuries in the Workplace: What You Should Know(Post)

All workers have a physical limit to which they can safely push themselves. After going beyond this limit, workers may sustain an overexertion injury. Overexertion injuries are common in the workplac ...

How to Choose Ergonomic Furniture for Your Home Office(Post)

Are you looking to buy new furniture for your home office? If so, you should choose ergonomic pieces to reduce unnecessary stress and pressure on your body. According to the Occupational Safety and H ...

The 3 Primary Types of Fire Detection Systems(Post)

Does your business operate indoors? Whether it's a small office or a large warehouse, you'll probably need to equip it with a fire detection system. According to the National Fire Protection Associat ...

Is a Noisey Workplace Really That Bad?(Post)

What's the noise level like in your workplace? Some workplaces are relatively quiet. In a typical administrative office, for example, there's little to no noise, allowing employees to work in peace.

Study: Pollution Linked to 9 Million Deaths(Post)

Pollution has been linked to 9 million deaths in 2015, according to a new study published by the Lancet Commission on Pollution and Health.About The StudyFor the study, researchers analyzed data from ...

The State of Occupational Injuries(Post)

Ever since the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was first formed back in the early 1970s, work-related injuries and illnesses have been on the decline. OSHA's number one goal is t ...

OSHA Delays Silica Dust Standard(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has delayed a rule for its crystalline silica dust standard. According to OSHA, approximately 2 million construction workers are exposed to po ...

Commercial Space Travel Coming Soon!(Post)

Commercial space travel is becoming more of a reality thanks to the strides made by billionaire investor Sir Richard Branson and his company (of his companies) Virgin Galactic. While the company hasn ...

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 ...

5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Ladder(Post)

Are you looking to buy a new ladder? If so, you'll need to choose the right type. A ladder offers an easy way to access objects and areas at tall heights that would otherwise not be possible. There a ...

OSHA Changes Tune on Electronic Record-Keeping Requirements(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has changed its tune on electronic record-keeping requirements. If you keep with OSHA's rules, you're probably well aware that the organizatio ...

OSHA Proposes New Privacy Protection Rule(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a new rule to protect the personal information of workers in its injury and illness reporting database. As most employers already ...