4781 results for 'safety glasses'

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 ...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome vs Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: What's the Difference?(Post)

Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) are common in the workplace. Research conducted by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) shows that nearly 2 million workers in the United St ...

The Dos and Don'ts of Removing Nails With a Hammer (Post)

Nails often require removal. Maybe you're demolishing a wall, or perhaps you're building a deck. Regardless, you may need to remove some of the existing nails. The claw side of a hammer offers a simp ...

What Causes Indoor Air Pollution in the Workplace?(Post)

How clean is the air inside your workplace? Assuming your workplace is indoors, it may be polluted. Research conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows that indoor spaces, incl ...

What Is CPR? An Introduction to CPR and How It Saves Lives(Post)

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an essential skill. Even if you don't work in the healthcare industry, learning how to perform CPR could potentially save someone's life. According to the Ameri ...

What Causes Work-Related Back Pain? (And How You Can Prevent It)(Post)

Back pain is a common occurrence among workers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 1 million workers will sustain a back injury in any given year. Some workers are more susceptibl ...

How to Protect Against Injuries When Working in a Hospital(Post)

Do you work in a hospital? Hospitals are an essential component of our nation's healthcare infrastructure. Unfortunately, though, working in a hospital can leave you susceptible to injuries and illne ...

USDA Warns Against Washing Raw Chicken In the Sink(Post)

Are you guilty of washing raw chicken in the sink before cooking it? If so, you could be placing you and your family's health at risk. According to a new study conducted by the United States Departme ...

OSHA Seeks to Revise Silica Standard for Construction Industry(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is moving forward to revise its existing silica standard for the construction industry. Earlier this month, OSHA officials submitted an open r ...

How to Protect Your Hands From Injury When Gardening(Post)

Whether you do it for business or leisure, there's no denying the fact that gardening is a fun and rewarding activity. It allows you to work with your hands to grow and nurture plants. However, this ...

How to Foster Productivity in the Workplace(Post)

Just because a worker clocks eight hours in a shift, it doesn't necessarily mean that he or she was productive for all eight hours. It's not uncommon for workers to become distracted or otherwise per ...

Study: Drinking Lots of Coffee Isn't Bad for Your Health(Post)

Consumed by more than half of the United Stated adult population on a daily basis, and 25% on an occasional basis, coffee is one of the world's most popular beverages.Up until now, however, the gener ...

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 ...