2712 results for 'construction vest'

Is a Noisey Workplace Really That Bad?(Post)

What's the noise level like in your workplace? Some workplaces are relatively quiet. In a typical administrative office, for example, there's little to no noise, allowing employees to work in peace.

Cal/OSHA Offers Tips to Protect Firefighters From Injury and Illness(Post)

With massive wildfires sweeping throughout much of California, the state's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) branch is offering tips to protect firefighters from injury and illness ...

California Implements New Safety Regulations for Hotel Workers(Post)

California's Occupational Safety and Health Organization (Cal/OSHA) has implemented a new standard to protect hotel workers from injury.When you think of high-risk industries in which to work, hotel ...

The Dangers of Driver Fatigue(Post)

There are approximately 3.5 million professional truck drivers working in the United States, according to the American Trucking Association. Commercial truck driving is a massive, ever-growing indust ...

GAO Releases Report on Meat & Poultry Worker Safety(Post)

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has published a new report on meat and poultry worker safety. While the industry has claimed to have improved worker safety over the past decade, this repor ...

Protect Your Eyes: The Dangers of Job-Related Eye Injuries(Post)

While recent (Occupational Health and Safety) OHSA regulations have reduced the number of job-related eye injuries, they're still a major in concern in certain industries like metalworking, chemical ...

Identifying and Preventing Overexertion Injuries(Post)

In a previous post, we covered the 10 most common injuries in the workplace, and topping this list is 'overexertion.' Each year, thousands of workers suffer injury as a result of overexertion. Whethe ...

Home Renovation and Remodeling Safety Tips To Follow(Post)

Each year, thousands of homeowners take the plunge into a DIY home renovation or remodeling projects. Installing new floor, tearing down walls, constructing new walls, adding trim, and painting are j ...

OSHA Cites Cell Tower Company For Safety Violations(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited an Oklahoma-based cellphone tower company last month for two safety violations after a tower collapsed and killed two of its workers and ...

Portable Circular Saw Safety 101(Post)

A portable circular saw (abbreviated PCS) is a high-powered cutting tool that's used by construction workers on a regular basis. Featuring a razor-sharp blade powered by an electric motor, it allows ...

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 ...

OSHA Announces Most Common Workplace Safety Violations for 2018(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced the 10 most common workplace safety violations for 2018. If you're an employer, you should familiarize yourself with these viola ...

OSHA Releases Statement on Workplace Fatalities(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a statement regarding the increased rates of work-related fatalities in 2016.Every year, thousands of U.S. workers lose their liv ...

National Safety Council Ranks Workplace Safety By State(Post)

A new report from the National Safety Council reveals which state has the safest and most hazardous working conditions.According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), nearly 5, ...

Workplace Injuries Cost $1 Billion Per Week(Post)

Some employers wrongfully assume that workplace safety programs are too costly to implement. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), for instance, requires employers to provide work ...

Common Hazards Faced by Hospital Workers(Post)

There are approximately 5,627 hospitals in the United States, according to the American Hospital Association (AHA). When most people think of industries with a high risk of occupational injury, healt ...

The Dangers of Worker Fatigue (and How To Prevent It)(Post)

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that nearly 15 million work full-time (8 or more hours) evening shifts, night shifts, rotating shifts, or other irregular schedules. Schedules such a ...