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A Worker is Hurt. What Next?
When your worker is injured on the job, the steps his or her supervisor takes can affect the health of…
NFPA Reports 59,000 Firefighter Injuries in 2017
The NFPA estimates that on-duty firefighters suffered 58,835 injuries in 2017, a decrease of five percent from the previous year…
Safety Tip: Fire Safety and Emergency Exit Guide
In a recent OSHA FactSheet, the agency addressed workplace fire safety and emergency exit procedures. There are three components of…
Top Nine Emergency Preparedness Tips You Need to Know!
Never wait until a real emergency happens… Be prepared to keep your workers safe before an emergency strikes with these…
Four Essential Tips To Stay Safe While Working Outdoors
Workplace safety is a critical issue for every industry. However, for those who work in non-traditional settings such as in…
5 Steps to Implementing a Workplace AED Program
More than 400 workplace fatalities each year are caused by cardiac arrest. Immediate CPR and use of an AED can…
NIOSH Releases New Sound Level App to Protect Hearing
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has released a new mobile app for iOS (Apple) devices…
Dealing with Opioid Abuse in the Workplace
You’ve probably heard that prescription painkillers have become a leading cause of drug overdose deaths, which now exceed car crashes…
Are Your Eyewash Stations Up to Standard?
Eyewash stations are critical for protecting vision. In fact OSHA requires eyewashes to be placed within 10-seconds of any potential…
Safety Tip: What to Know About Workplace Concussions
In recent years, concussions in amateur and professional athletes have received significant media attention. But concussions can occur anywhere, including…
