Hydraulic and diesel fuel systems on forestry and construction machines operate at very high pressure, ranging from 600 psi to 12,000 psi. A loose connection or hose defect could result in a high velocity stream of fluid that can penetrate human ski...

Spring is here and with that folks are getting outside cleaning up from the winter, hiking, camping, and, yes, working.  With the unusually mild winter in the East this year, ticks will be out in force. Ticks thrive in warm wet or humid weather...

Lawn Machine Safety- Summer’s Coming! Now that warmer weather is approaching, many businesses and private individuals are moving powered lawn equipment out of hibernation.  Mowers, leaf blowers, and lawn trimmers start making their appeara...

Beginning August 1, 2016 the cost for failure to provide a work place “free from recognized hazards,” just got more expensive for employers.   For the last 25 years, OSHA penalties have remained unchanged.  Since 1990, OSHA has ...

I don’t want to ruin anyone’s fun, especially since Pokémon is getting people out into the world and exercising! But there are a few things to keep in mind for safety while getting your Pokémon on. Since more than 75% of th...

If establishing a safety committee at your place of business sounds appealing, there are few questions that you must ask yourself before embarking on this adventure. What would be the purpose of a safety committee? A clear mission must be identi...

We all take risks throughout our day—at work, at home, in the car. Everywhere we turn we face a risk for injury. That’s life, right? Well, yes... and no. While there are risks in life, there are many things we can do to limit our exposure...

Personal protective equipment should always be the final step in reducing exposure to workplace hazards.  That is also true when implementing a safety shoe program.  Foot related injuries are a common workplace injury, causing significant ...

Lean organizations are the norm—every person and every job matters to the mission. When all hands are ready for duty, safe work practices align with the mission.  However, when a couple of absences enter the workflow, safety mindfulness ca...

Wild was the wind that howled in the fury of a blinding snowstorm.  The tempest kicked up suddenly, as he headed into the night with the red glow of light at the front of his team guiding him onward.  There was work to be done of grand imp...