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Essential PPE for Construction Workers(Post)

Construction consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous industries in which to work. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 937 construction workers lost their lives on the job ...

6 Things You Didn't Know About Occupational Hearing Loss(Post)

When you think of common hazards in the workplace, loud noise probably isn't at the top of your list. Nonetheless, occupational hearing loss consisting ranks as one of the most common work-related il ...

OSHA Orders Wells Fargo to Rehire Whisteblower(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has ordered Wells Fargo to rehire a former employee who was fired for reporting fraud.The incident triggering this move dates back to 2010, du ...

The Hidden Dangers of Loud Noise Exposure(Post)

According to the Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OHSA), over 30 million American workers are exposed to dangerous levels of noise each year. And since 2004, nearly 125,000 workers have s ...

The Dangers of Occupational Exposure To Crystalline Silica (Post)

Crystalline silica is an otherwise normal mineral compound that's found within the Earth's crust. The most abundant type is quartz, which typically possesses a clear-to-milky white appearance. Exposu ...

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 ...

How to Lower Your Company's Rate of Worker Injury in 2019(Post)

When a worker is injured, it can have devastating effects on your company. Among other things, you'll be forced to find someone to replace the injured worker, which requires time and resources. You m ...

OSHA's Beryllium Standard Now in Effect(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) final rune on beryllium exposure took effect on May 11, 2018, at which point the administration began to enforce the specifications within ...

How to Improve the Air Quality in Your Workplace(Post)

When you think of common safety hazards in the workplace, indoor air pollution probably isn't at the top of your list. After all, how many workers are really injured or succumb to illness due to air ...