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 ...

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 ...