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5 Car Maintenance Tips to Lower Your Risk of an Accident(Post)

Car accidents are undoubtedly common. Research shows that over 6 million of them occur each year in the United States. While some of these accidents are the result of negligent drivers, others are ca ...

What Is Work-Related Tinnitus and How Do You Prevent It?(Post)

When researching some of the most common types of injuries sustained in the workplace, you may come across tinnitus. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over one i ...

How to Avoid Fatigue When Working Outdoors(Post)

Working outdoors offers some meaningful benefits, some of which include exposure to fresh air and sunshine. Unfortunately, though, most outdoor jobs are labor intensive. You'll experience fatigue mor ...

OSHA Issues Guidance on Mask Usage in the Workplace(Post)

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued guidance on mask usage in the workplace. According to OSHA, employers should encourage their employees to wear a mask. It's no ...

Is Sunscreen Lotion Really Safe? Here's What the FDA Says(Post)

With summer fast approaching, millions of Americans are planning their annual beach vacations. If you're among this crowd, you'll probably want to protect against sunburn by wearing sunscreen lotion.

How to Protect Against Vibration White Finger in the Workplace(Post)

Vibration white finger (VWF) is a common work-related injury in the manufacturing, construction and aerospace industries. Also known as hand-arm vibration system (HAVS), it's characterized by the dis ...

OSHA Seeks Feedback for Beryllium Standard(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is asking the public for feedback on its beryllium standard. For more than four decades, OSHA used a beryllium rule that offered minimal prote ...

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 ...

What Are Full-Brim Hard Hats?(Post)

When shopping for hard hats, you may come across full-brim hard hats. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says that over 68,000 workers sustain a head injury in any given year. Some head injuri ...

Heat Exhaustion: Tips to Stay Cool When Working Outdoors This Summer(Post)

Working outdoors has its advantages. You'll get plenty of exercise while soaking up the sun in the process. The downside, of course, is that it can leave you feeling hot during the summer months. Man ...

How to Reduce Noise Levels in the Workplace(Post)

Noise isn't just distracting for workers; it can be hazardous to their health. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly one in four cases of hearing loss are att ...

Impactful Driver Education Tools: Drunk Buster Goggles(Post)

Drinking and driving has been a hot topic over the last few decades. Countless commercials, advertisements and programs such as MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) have been formed to ...

How to Choose the Right Marker for the Job(Post)

Utilizing the right tools for any job or project is critical to ensure efficiency, safety, quality and precision. While often over looked, choosing a marking tool is just as important as any other to ...

OSHA Hammers Down on Injury Reporting Rule(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its final rule on injury reporting on May 11. Among other things, the new rule requires some employers (not all) to submit information ...

What Is a Dust Extractor and How Does It Work?(Post)

A dust extractor can make a world of difference in the air quality of many workplaces. Also known as a dust collector, it will remove dust from the air. Many workplaces have high levels of airborne d ...

6 Common Signs of Work-Related Fatigue(Post)

Do you know the signs of work-related fatigue? According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), injury rates are 18% higher during evening shifts when compared to dayt ...