Cold Stress – Learn to Prevent and Treat It
You’re probably familiar with weather-related illnesses like heat stroke and heat exhaustion, but did you know that illnesses just as...
Workplace Safety
Lone Worker Safety
When you hear the term “lone worker,” you might think of people who work in remote locations. Some lone workers...
Safety Shoes – 8 Ways They Protect You
When you think about shoes for the workplace, heavy-duty footwear such as steel toe boots may come to mind. These...
Hot Work Safety Near Storage Containers
According to the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB), hot work accidents are among the most frequently reported accidents to that agency....
Don’t Look Directly at the Sun…or a Laser – Laser Safety Basics
We’ve all seen laser pointers, heard of surgeries that use lasers and may have even witnessed a laser light show,...
5 Mistakes to Avoid when Labeling Pipes
Avoid Mistakes when Labeling Pipes While labeling pipes may seem like a simple job, there are actually a lot of...
Mental Framing – How Your Ability to Take A Wider View Will Fuel Your Success
Mental Framing and Approaching the Issue People often talk about how considering the “big picture” is important. And not just...
Avoid Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome – Tips for Safe Power Tool Use
When workers use vibrating power tools like jackhammers or chainsaws, they may experience tingling in their hands immediately after use....
The Great Root Cause Problem Solving Debate
Root Cause Problem Solving If you’ve spent much time in the safety sphere, you’ve learned all about the importance of...
Cement Safety – Guidelines for Protecting Your Skin
In 2007, an employee at a construction company in California was working in an area where wet concrete was being poured...