2712 results for 'construction vest'

The Importance of Staying Hydrated While Working(Post)

Water is something that all living organisms need to survive. Unfortunately, many people fall short of drinking an adequate amount of water. If you push through the workdays while drinking little or ...

Why You Should Aim for 6 Hours or More of Sleep at Night(Post)

How many hours of sleep do you get in a typical night? Sleep is something that most of us take for granted. It's not until you struggle to get a good night's rest when you realize its importance. As ...

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 ...

Safety Tips to Follow When Using Hand Tools(Post)

Millions of workers use hand tools on a regular basis. Defined as any tool that's operated manually rather than powered by a motor, they play an essential role in the modern workplace. Examples of ha ...

NIOSH and OSHA Update New Version of Heat Safety App(Post)

Heat-related illness is a serious problem among outdoor workers. In 2014, more than 2,600 U.S. workers died from heat stroke and related illness. And with summer upon us, workers will continue to pla ...

OSHA Updates Safety Rule on Beryllium Exposure(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has updated a decades-old rule governing the limits of beryllium to which workers can safely be exposed.Affecting general industries, construc ...

How to Stay Safe When Working in the Summer Heat(Post)

The summer season is right around the corner, which means the temperatures will become warmer and more dangerous for outdoor workers. Whether you work in construction, land survey, telecommunications ...

Box Cutter And Utility Knife Safety 101(Post)

Box cutters and utility knives are used in a wide variety of workplace settings. From industrial factories and construction sites to offices and restaurants, nearly every professional industry uses t ...

Young Workers Are More Likely To Suffer Job-Related Injury(Post)

Millions of workers suffer a non-life-threatening injury while on the job each year. Ever since the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was established in 1971, the rates of wor ...

The Dangers of Job-Related Loud Noise Exposure(Post)

Some people brush off loud noise in the workplace as nothing more than a slight nuisance that's part of the job. Unfortunately, prolonged exposure to loud noises can lead to some rather unpleasant si ...

Sander vs Grinder: What's the Difference?(Post)

Sanders and grinders are commonly used in the construction industry. They are power tools for sanding and grinding, respectively. While they may involve similar operations, though, sanders and grinde ...

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 Partners With ISEA to Form Alliance(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has partnered with the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) to create new educational and training resources on workplace safety.

How to Safely Change a Miter Saw Blade(Post)

Miter saws are used extensively in construction, offering workers the ability to cut at a variety of angles. A typical miter saw features a mounted blade that can swing to either the left or right fo ...

Hearing Loss is Most Common Work-Related Injury(Post)

What's the most common work-related injury sustained in the United States? No, it's not slip-and-falls, nor is it electrocution. Statistics show that hearing loss is the single most common occupation ...

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 ...

The Beginner's Guide to Machine Guarding and Why It's Important(Post)

Machine guarding plays an important role in keeping workers safe. According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), roughly 18,000 workers are injured per year due to unguar ...

Slip-and-Fall Injuries in the Workplace: What You Should Know(Post)

Slip-and-fall injuries are a common occurrence in the workplace. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over one-quarter of all nonfatal work-related injuries invo ...

New Study Shows Injured Retail Employees Miss 24 Workdays(Post)

When a retail employee is injured on the job, he or she will miss about two dozen days of work, according to a new study. The study conducted by AmTrust Financial Services reinforces the importance o ...

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 ...