As the title states, hazard communication isn’t hazardous communication; in fact, it’s downright beneficial to both employer and employee.  Oftentimes, as a safety professional, I’m asked the question by a business acquaintance...

PORTLAND, Maine – From broccoli to the board room, Lance Smith has cultivated a reputation for collaboration, hard work and common sense. A partner in Smith’s Farm, the largest producer of broccoli and one of the largest growers of caulif...

Temperatures this summer are going to be hotter than average for the eastern and western regions of the country according to the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center. Although the temperatures this spring haven’t been abov...

So, allergy season has been in full bloom for a time and many of us can probably write a note in the pollen on our vehicles.  More than 50 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies.  Most are at their worst in the spring, but other t...

Given workers' compensation laws and benefits vary from state to state, you'll need to choose a state to continue. Note: Generally, the state where you were injured has jurisdiction. In the case of jurisdictional uncertainties, state authorities ult...

Summertime is finally here! For many of us, this means weekend camping trips with our families, hiking the nearby mountains, or otherwise spending time in our backyards relaxing. However, we must also be aware of the dangers of such activities and be...

Each year over 200,000 employees are injured and hundreds die from falls from heights and falls to the same level. OSHA’s final rule on Walking Working Surfaces and Personal Fall Protection focuses on better protecting employees from these haza...