It lurks around many a corner, on stairs, down drives, and walkways.  It does not discriminate, taking down men and women of all ages and occupations.  And it doesn’t care about an individual’s physical ability.  Feeding on...

Last month I was speaking to a group of supervisors and middle managers about the role of the front-line supervisor in workplace safety. We discussed that in some organizations, workplace safety and health responsibilities are assigned to a safe...

It is that time of the year when roads and walkways become slippery and hard to walk on.  What we should not forget is that during the year, in any environment, slips trips and falls can be both painful and costly to all persons involved.  ...

On a hot, summer day, “cold and wet” provides relief and refreshment no matter how it’s delivered.  But, during the winter months, “cold and wet” can be a life-threatening combination. According to a report by the C...

The title of this post is lifted from the OSHA website's home page urging drivers to turn off their cell phones earlier this month in recognition of the Second National Distracted Driving Summit that was being held in Washington, DC. The OS...

On February 7, 2008, a large explosion occurred at a sugar refinery owned by Imperial Sugar, in Port Wentworth, Georgia.  The accident killed 14 workers and injured another 40.  The explosion, centered in the middle of the factory, was dete...

Every task has the proper tool, and the versatile kitchen knife can cover a broad range of tasks—cutting, slicing, chopping, dicing, mincing, boning, paring, etc. Experienced chefs will tell you that sharp, good quality knives are critical to...

With today’s mobile devices—smart phones, laptops, and tablet computers—physicians, physical therapists and chiropractors are seeing a dramatic increase in musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and upper back.  The term &ldquo...

Road construction projects and the summer season seem to run on the same schedule, often to the distress of many of us trying to go about our daily lives. Indeed, billions of dollars and millions of man-hours will be spent on road work in 2013, the b...

What relevance does an OSHA announcement about Construction in 2010 have in 2013?  Think fall protection.  According to OSHA falls accounted for 259 out of 738 total deaths in construction for CY 2011.  1992 through 2005, fatal fall...