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You Know How to Make an Entrance, What About an EXIT? -Part I
It is not enough to ensure the safety of your employees during normal work activities. When an evacuation is necessary, you will need responsible, trained individuals who can supervise and coordinate activities to ensure a safe and successful evacuat...
OSHA and Compliance Based Safety
"Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while other people will find a way around the laws." - Plato (427-347 B.C.)
Meeting OSHA's Revised HazCom Standard's Training Requirements
With OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) remaining as one of the top five most frequently cited standards against employers (ranking #2 in fiscal year 2012), now’s the time to prepare for meeting the first compliance deadline of December 1, 20...
From Out of the Blue—Misconceptions About Lightning!
People are working outdoors frequently, often year around. We also enjoy recreational activities outside in the summer months. The weather can pose hazards any time of year, but as we enter the spring months lightning becomes more prevalent.
Heads-Up! "Text Neck" on the Rise
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 “text neck” was coined in 2008...
Combustible Dust: An Airborne Hazard
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.
What's the Hurry?
It seems that these days everyone is in a hurry. Traffic on the roads is heavy, people are often rushing around, and we all have to be somewhere now. The problem this creates is the decrease in our “safety cushions”.
Transitioning to Sit/Stand Workstation -Part II
In the last blog, we mentioned NIOSH has just begun a 12 month sit/stand workstation pilot program. While we await the program results, consider the following...
To Sit or to Stand, That Is the Question... -Part I
NIOSH (National Institute of Safety and Health) recently posted a blog regarding a sit/stand workstation pilot program they are undertaking “as part of a workplace health and wellbeing initiative to reduce sedentary work in our workplace.” In the May...
Ol’ Man Winter Can Be Hazardous to Your Health!
Winter is hanging on for a lot of the country despite the advancing calendar. Consider the following so that you make it to Spring safely!
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