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The Little Things Can Make the Difference
Back pain is something that most of us will experience sometime in our lives. Often the cause of back pain is misunderstood.
Downed Power Lines Can Be Deadly
Electrical lines are prevalent throughout this country, and it is not unusual to find them damaged and on the ground or low hanging. Windstorms, vehicle crashes, or power transmission equipment failure can result in an extremely dangerous situation.
Learning Made Fun! OSHA Launches an Interactive Hazard Identification Game-Based Training Tool
Dr. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, announced the unveiling of a new training resource for hazard identification at the June 10th annual conference of the American Society of Safety Engineers. As said...
Keeping "Yutes" Safe During Summer Employment
In the movie, My Cousin Vinny, actor Joe Pesce plays a New York lawyer who defends his cousin, Billy, and a friend, both students at NYU, from a crime they did not commit while traveling through Alabama. While representing the two boys in court, Pes...
Bug Sprays Are Not All the Same
As we enter the summer season it’s time to consider how to best protect outdoor workers. One of the most important defenses in our arsenal against insects and vector diseases is insect repellants.
Laundry Risk Factors and Best Practices -Part III
Responsibilities of commercial laundry staff can include washing, drying, steaming, ironing, and chemically treating fabrics for use in hospitals, hotels, and other settings. Laundry can be heavy, treated with chemicals, and the work environment can ...
Laundry Risk Factors and Best Practices -Part II
Responsibilities of commercial laundry staff can include washing, drying, steaming, ironing, and chemically treating fabrics for use in hospitals, hotels, and other settings. Laundry can be heavy, treated with chemicals, and the work environment can ...
Laundry Risk Factors and Best Practices -Part I
Responsibilities of commercial laundry staff can include washing, drying, steaming, ironing, and chemically treating fabrics for use in hospitals, hotels, and other settings. Laundry can be heavy, treated with chemicals, and the work environment can ...
Tool Safety: Hand Held Circular Saws
A hand held circular saw is one of the most common and potentially dangerous tools on the jobsite. Ease of use and versatility of this saw are factors that drive decisions which put the operator at risk of injury. It’s called a “skill” saw for a r...
Serving up Safety
What’s on the menu if you’re a leader in your restaurant or commercial kitchen? The answer, of course, is the safety of your professional staff. To create a well balanced menu, start by focusing on the industry’s common losses and/or those you may ...
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