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5 Surprising Factors That Affect Workplace Injury Rates(Post)

It's estimated that nearly six out of every 100 full-time employees in the United States sustain a work-related injury in any given year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). While some ...

OSHA Publishes Online Portal for Radiation Preparedness(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a new online portal to educate workers and employers on how to prepare for and respond to radiation hazards. Available at osha.go ...

OSHA to Use Drones During Workplace Inspections(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may soon use drones during its workplace inspections. In May 2018, OSHA published a memorandum regarding the use of drones for workplace inspe ...

OSHA Launches New Online Chemical Database(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a new online database consisting of chemicals and their respective information. From research and development to pharmaceutical a ...

The Do's and Don'ts of Operating a Forklift(Post)

Forklifts offer a fast and efficient way for companies to transport and maneuver loads in the workplace. Their lever-arm design can easily raise, lower and transport pallets and other heavy objects t ...

Warning: Exposure To Loud Noises May Cause Tinnitus(Post)

Do you experience a constant buzzing, humming or ringing in your ears? If so, you could suffer from a hearing condition known as tinnitus. Typically caused by exposure to loud noises, tinnitus is a c ...

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 ...

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 ...

OSHA Investates Fatal Trench Collapse(Post)

Two men died as a result of injuries sustained while digging a trench for a French drain pipe in Bontoon, New Jersey earlier this month.The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) say Be ...

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 ...

Arc Flashes: Taking a Closer Look at This Common Electrical Hazard(Post)

Arc flashes are a common electrical hazard in the workplace. Statistics show that over 20,000 work-related arc flash incidents occur each year. Some of these incidents cause hospitalizations or even ...

How to Prevent Slip-and-Fall Accidents in the Bathroom(Post)

Slip-and-fall accidents are responsible for over 800,000 hospitalizations per year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Some of these accidents occur in the w ...

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

Bending brakes offer a quick and easy way to manipulate the shape of sheet metal. Also known as metalworking brakes, they are heavy-duty machines with a set of clamps or rollers. As you feed sheet me ...

Preventing Occupational Hearing Loss: How to Choose Ear Bands(Post)

Do you work in a noisy environment? Prolonged exposure to loud noise is a major risk factor for hearing loss. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 12% of workers in ...

How Often Do Workplace Fire Extinguishers Need to Be Inspected and Tested?(Post)

When was the last time that you tested the fire extinguishers in your business's workplace? The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says that nearly 200 workplaces are set ablaz ...