In the United States approximately 20 workers die per year in confined spaces. OSHA has very specific definitions, safety controls, and training required for those who work in or around these confined spaces.

In today's business world we are faced with escalating healthcare costs. Employees are asked to contribute more to the cost of their healthcare policy and employers are providing wellness programs and incentives to change behavior and ultimately impr...

Many places of employment have first aid kits hung on walls of offices, break rooms, locker rooms, and production areas. But what are some of the requirements for having these first aid kits, what should be in them, and where should they be located?

Workers’ Compensation insurance fraud is a “victimless crime” so no one really gets hurt, right? Wrong!

This very informative infographic helps to detail the decision process for controlling hazards and implementing PPE for identified hazards. As the graphic shows, elimination of the hazard or installing engineering controls are the most sustainable m...

Our hands are a marvel of the human body, affording us the ability to grasp objects and design tools to construct a modern society. Think of all you do in the course of a day with your hands and now imagine what it would be like to lose a hand or fi...

Stepladders are used by many workers and companies due to their convenience and relatively low cost. They quickly help create different work heights and are easily moved and setup. However, misuse and neglect can result in hazards and risk of serio...

Many times we will find ourselves outside in an environment where the area around us conspires to increase our risk of skin damage. The last Sun Safety blog, Fan of the Tan, reviewed risk factors that put you at greater risk for sun damage. This in...

Centuries ago, tans were looked down upon by the upper classes, and fair, pale skin was considered the most beautiful. Tans were the mark of the working class laborer, while the wealthy stayed indoors, keeping their skin covered and protected. In the...

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