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OSHA Fact Sheet Released: Safety in Semiconductor Manufacturing
Semiconductor manufacturing, which provides crucial parts for cars, phones, and computers, is a rapidly expanding industry that requires constant vigilance to keep safety standards current. In a recent fact sheet, the...Read Full Article
7 Uses for Traffic Cones Beyond Highway Control
Traffic cones are versatile signaling tools that are just as capable of guiding foot traffic indoors as they are at channeling vehicle traffic on a busy highway. They’re a cost-effective traffic control option that’s easy to deploy and highly...Read Full Article
It's Cold Out There! Prevent Frostbite and Hypothermia
Cold and windy weather is an important factor in how we work outdoors in the winter months. Exposure to low temperatures is dangerous, and it’s crucial that supervisors ensure that their employees are properly prepared.Each year in the US, there are...Read Full Article
Disposing of Oily Rags Safely to Avoid Spontaneous Combustion at Your Workplace
Proper storage and disposal of used cleaning products and other cloths are important at any workplace, not just for hygienic reasons but also, sometimes, for fire safety. Oil-soaked and solvent-soaked rags present a serious fire hazard, and in the...Read Full Article
How Metal-Detectable Ear Plugs Can Help Prevent Contamination in Manufacturing
Food processing is a loud industry that, in many cases, necessitates hearing protection for workers. During an 8-hour shift in a food processing plant, workers are routinely exposed to noise surpassing 85 decibels (dB), the level at which the...Read Full Article
5 Safety Tips to Remember When Operating Heavy Machinery on a Construction Site
Construction sites are complicated work environments where people must work safely alongside heavy machinery. To help ensure safe working conditions, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established regulations for the...Read Full Article
Watch Your Step! Five Ways to Prevent Trip and Fall Injuries Indoors
Tripping and falling accidents are a leading cause of workplace injuries every year. These incidents result in emergency room visits, lost productivity, lower team morale, and increased healthcare costs. By implementing effective prevention...Read Full Article
National Miners Day
Each year on December 6th, National Miners Day commemorates the skill, dedication, and tireless work of professional miners. Mining is one of the most dangerous occupations in the US, with 42 fatalities and 4,100 lost-time injuries in 2021 alone....Read Full Article
9 Benefits of Using Polycarbonate to Make Safety Glasses
When you need to protect your eyesight on the job, reliability and versatility are key. You want to protect your eyes from potential debris impact but also from environmental hazards like UV radiation. You also want eyewear that lasts, that’s not...Read Full Article
10 Types of Pliers to Learn About for Your Next Project
Pliers are among the most common tools in anyone’s kit, found in both professional and DIY toolsets. But not all pliers are the same: their simple, useful design allows for endless modification, leading to many different pliers designed for many...Read Full Article
Does Your Hard Hat Need a Chin Strap? Finding the Best Way to Secure Your Head Protection
Head protection is a safety requirement for many jobs and between the many different types of hard hats and safety helmets available, a worker has no shortage of options. One of the most common features to improve a helmet’s performance is a chin...Read Full Article
Transportation Tips for Oil & Gas Teams
The oil and gas industry is a vital part of the US economy. Employment in this field requires vast knowledge, expertise, and teamwork. This hard work is rewarding, yet often poses difficult obstacles. One obstacle is location. Sometimes, the...Read Full Article
Oil and gas well drilling: hazards and precautions
Educating workers on the hazards and precautions involved in oil and gas well drilling can have a powerful impact on jobsite safety. The information below, from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) describes some risks and safety...Read Full Article
NIOSH Software Monitors the Health and Safety of Emergency Responders
ERHMS Info Manager™ is a custom-built software product that emergency responder organizations can use to implement the Emergency Responder Health Monitoring and Surveillance (ERHMS™) framework.ERHMS Info Manager™ allows users to:Create...Read Full Article
7 Tips for Safer Machine Maintenance
Well-executed machine maintenance helps minimize accidents, reduce downtime, and save money. It’s important to remember that no matter what type of maintenance is taking place, precautions must be made to ensure the safety of the person carrying it...Read Full Article
Safe Forklift Operation Checklist
Forklifts are a warehouse staple. They move heavy objects, load and unload trucks, and raise and lower pallets. Their versatility is unmatched.Because they’re so commonplace, a worker might think that they pose no threat to their safety. However,...Read Full Article
8 Basic Nail Gun Best Practices to Ensure a Safe Worksite
Nail guns are powerful construction tools that are easy to operate and boost productivity but require attention and care to use safely. They’re among the most common causes of injury in residential construction, particularly in framing and sheathing...Read Full Article
3 Types of Welding Hazards and How to Safeguard Your Work Area
Welding work can take place in many different environments under numerous working conditions, so welding safely depends heavily on managing your worksite. A welding environment must be carefully controlled, which can necessitate changing the...Read Full Article
Reduce Risk of Injury During Lightning Storms
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), lightning is one of the most underrated weather safety concerns, posing a greater risk to human life than hurricanes or tornadoes. It is important that employers and workers...Read Full Article
Performing Equipment Repairs? Exercise Caution to Avoid Injury
When systems at work fail, it’s a headache. No one likes to deal with broken equipment or watch production come to a halt. It takes time and often a lot of money to fix these problems. Additionally, it puts people at risk for injury, both those...Read Full Article
Protect Refuse and Recycling Collection Workers
Collecting residential and commercial trash keeps communities clean but also poses risks for the people who perform the work. Garbage trucks generally weigh over 26,000 lb. and have dangerous moving parts, including a hopper, hydraulic lift, and...Read Full Article
Celebrate National Preparedness Month This September
Unless you live in an area with a recurring or recent history of disaster, you might not think about the possibility often. But severe weather and earthquakes can happen anywhere, even in regions where those conditions aren’t typical. Preparing for...Read Full Article
OSHA Silica Exposure Standards: Preventing Chronic Respiratory Illness Among Your Employees
Crystalline silica is one of the most persistent hazards encountered at work, with 2.3 million American workers exposed to it yearly. A common mineral, crystalline silica is regularly found in stone, soil, and sand throughout the earth. This means...Read Full Article
How Often are Fit Tests Required? Guidelines for Respirator Fit Testing
A respirator is only as good as its seal. Properly fitted respirators have a tight seal around the face so that air can only move through the filter, which protects the user from hazardous particulates. To ensure this, the Occupational Safety and...Read Full Article
How Changes to OSHA’s Chemical Labeling Guidelines Could Affect Your Business
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has updated its Hazard Communication Standard to improve chemical safety. OSHA, which operates under the U.S. Department of Labor, passed its final rule on updating chemical labeling and...Read Full Article
