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How Workers' Eye Health Affects Their Productivity (Post)

Can the health of your eyes really affect your productivity levels? That's what some medical experts are saying.According to a study conducted by researchers in the UK, there's a direct link between ...

Occupational Hazards in the Agricultural Industry(Post)

With more than 2.2 million farms and counting, agriculture is a key economic industry in the United States. From corn and potatoes to grapes, strawberries and more, the U.S. is prime supplier of agri ...

OSHA Publishes Final Rule on Working in Confined Spaces(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published its final rule on working in confined spaces. The new rule covers many concerns that were previously left unaddressed, such as c ...

How To Celebrate Earth Day(Post)

How do you plan to celebrate Earth Day this year? This this special day fast approaching (April 22, FYI), there's no better time than now to plan out your activities. Earth Day is focused on achievin ...

OSHA Strengthens Injury Reporting Requirements(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) passed a series of new injury reporting regulations earlier this month in an effort to reduce the rate of work-related fatalities, injuries an ...

OSHA To Improve Ilness Prevention Standards(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is planning to restructure its rules regarding disease and illness prevention. Each year, thousands of workers succumb to illness due to chemi ...

How To Tear Down a Wall(Post)

While some home remodeling projects are simple are require no major demolition or renovations, others require the entire removal of a wall. If you have an upcoming project that requires tear ...

Protect Yourself From Occupational Loud Noise(Post)

If you work in an environment that's characterized by constant loud noise, you should take measures to protect yourself from hearing loss, tinnitus, and other related conditions. According to the Cen ...

How Work-Related Injuries Can Impact Your Business's Turnover Rate?(Post)

What's your business's turnover rate? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average annual turnover rate among U.S. businesses is about 47%. For every two employees whom you hir ...

The Dangers of a Rusted Water Heater(Post)

A functional water heater is something that many homeowners take for granted. Water heaters are designed to warm water before it's released out of the faucets or showerheads. If it fails, you may be ...

An Introduction to Material Handling Devices and the Benefits They Offer(Post)

Have you heard of material handling devices? They've become increasingly common in recent years. According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), nearly 2 million workers s ...

The Dos and Don'ts of Using a Pallet Jack(Post)

Pallet jacks make it easy to move materials, inventory and other objects around the workplace. Also known as pump trucks, they feature a pair of fork-like tongs that can slide under and lift pallets.

The Dangers of Dead Trees(Post)

Is there a dead tree in your landscape? Trees don't live indefinitely. While some of them can, in fact, live for hundreds of years, they may experience a premature death due to disease or injury.As a ...

Maintaining a Wood Deck: What You Should Know(Post)

Does your home or workplace have a wood deck? If so, you'll need to maintain. Wood is the most common material used in the construction of decks. It's inexpensive, easy to install and supports weathe ...

Ear Plugs vs Ear Muffs: Which Type of Hearing Protection Is Best?(Post)

Hearing loss is a common concern for many workers. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), roughly 30 million workers are at risk for permanent hearing loss. F ...

How to Protect Against Overexertion Injuries in the Workplace(Post)

Does your job involve manual labor? If so, you could be at risk for overexertion injuries. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), overexertion injuries account for nearly one-third of all no ...

Hard Hat Maintenance 101: How to Maintain Your Hard Hat(Post)

Does your job require you to wear a hard hat? Millions of workers wear a hard hat. It's an essential form of personal protective equipment (PPE) for many jobs. Hard hats, however, can degrade over ti ...

What Is an Overexertion Injury?(Post)

Overexertion injuries are a common occurrence in the modern workplace. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), they account for over one-third of all work-related injuries that result in lost ...

How to Prevent Slip-and-Fall Accidents in Your Home(Post)

Not all slip-and-fall accidents occur in the workplace. Each year, millions of  U.S. adults inure themselves by slipping and falling in their home. While many of these injuries are minor, consis ...

Cal/OSHA Issues Heat Illness Advisory for Employers(Post)

Cal/OSHA -- California's division of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration -- wants to remind employers about the dangers of working in hot environments. According to the Bureau of Labor ...