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5 Top Workplace Tool Safety Tips
Power tools and workshop equipment send nearly 400,000 Americans to the emergency room every year, cause nearly 200 deaths and…
Staying Safe in Extreme Workplaces and Conditions
Many workers perform their daily job activities in dangerous environments and situations. People who work jobs such as firefighting, deep…
Arc Flash Safety Tips
An arc flash is a flashover of electric current that leaves its intended path and travels through the air from…
April Workplace Safety News and Notes
Here’s a collection of recent workplace safety news and resources from around the web: Cal/OSHA Shares Resources for Updated Heat…
Safety on the Playground – 4 Key Elements
Children see playgrounds as a sanctuary for fun and games, a place where they make friends and enjoy learning new…
Safety Tip: Beware Workplace Carbon Monoxide Dangers
Every year hundreds of workers experience carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, especially during the winter months with closed buildings and increased…
Meet 3 Challenges to Work Safely in Cold Weather
Arctic cold has made its way into much of the country this week. Here’s some good advice on working in…
Safety Tip: How To Identify and Treat Workplace Burns
Workplace burns are a common occurrence. More than 500,000 people receive medical treatment for burn injuries in the United States…
OSHA Reminds Employers of Carbon Monoxide Dangers
Recently, a worker in a New England warehouse was found unconscious and seizing, suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. Several other…
Safety Tip: Workplace Fire Safety for Employees and Employers
Fires and explosions caused 143 workplace fatalities in 2011, in addition to damage and loss of business equipment and buildings.