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...
Safe Driving Impacts Your Business
Did you know motor vehicle-related accidents are the leading cause of workplace fatalities in the U.S.? In 2012, they accounted for...
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...
Eye Protection for the Workplace
OSHA’s recent changes to injury and illness reporting requirements include a rule that states employers must report all accidents that...
Agricultural Safety Practices
Photo: Hans Pennink/FEMA Farm work can be dangerous work. In 2012, 374 work-related fatalities occurred on farms, according to the...
Hard Hat Selection & Maintenance
Workers in many professions must wear hard hats on the job. Construction workers, electricians, firefighters, welders and many others use...
How to Use a Personal Fall Arrest System
Fall protection violations are the most common citation issued by OSHA, and understandably so; in construction, falls account for the...