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Nail Gun Safety
The majority of workers involved with wood construction use one of the many air powered nailers available on the market. Since their introduction in the 1950’s, “nail guns” have improved the speed and productivity of anyone who drives nails for a li...
Laptop Ergonomics
Today almost everyone is connected to the electronic world. School children, young and middle aged workers, and older workers are all using portable electronic devices for school, work, and social media interaction.
Back to School Safety 2012
Although it seems we just posted a blog concerning July Fourth holiday safety, the end of summer and the beginning of the school year will soon be upon us. The roads, already congested by construction, will soon be filled with school buses, students...
Transportation Leads the Way
In 2010, 4690 U.S. workers died while on the job. Although this represents a 3% increase from 2009, both years continue an overall downward trend in workplace deaths.
What Makes Safety Glasses Safe?
Employees are often required to wear safety eyewear in the course of their duties. In the past safety glasses were uncomfortable and bulky. Newer safety glasses are more comfortable to wear and can even be quite stylish.
Putting the Squeeze on Cleaning With Compressed Air
Compressed air is used in industry for a variety of purposes and is considered the fourth utility after electricity, natural gas, and water. It’s used to drive portable hand tools, used in scuba diving tanks, used in some vehicle braking systems, an...
Hexavalent Chromium (CrVI): A Not So Silent Enemy
Chromium in various forms has been with us since before the beginning of recorded time. It was used to cover the bronze spearheads of warriors in ancient China to harden and prevent rust on the tips. Modern uses of chromium include the making /weldi...
Does Your Exposure Control Plan Cover All the Bases?
OSHA estimates that 5.6 million workers in the healthcare industry and related occupations are at risk of occupational exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens. Check out their health care hazards page for more information.
Personal Protective Equipment Evaluation: Is Yours Documented?
It’s one thing to provide safety glasses to employees for eye protection or a pair of gloves to prevent nicks and cuts to hands and fingers, but it’s also important to document the selection and use of personal protective equipment through a written ...
Celebrate the 4th of July Safely
Every year families and friends gather to celebrate holidays. Vow to make memories you really want to remember. Let’s make sure we visit family and friends at gatherings rather than in the emergency room.
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