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Why Sustainability Remains a Good Move for Businesses––10 Ways to Start Now
Adopting sustainability principles is proving to be a powerful catalyst for growth. By optimizing resource use, minimizing waste, and harnessing the power of renewable energy, businesses can discover significant cost savings, boost their bottom...Read Full Article
Recycling Tips for Home and Work
The United States produces around 292 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) per year. Recycling is a quick and easy way to reduce the impact of waste on the environment. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), around 69...Read Full Article
Stinging Insects and What to Do about Them
Working outdoors during warmer weather means coming into contact with all kinds of insects. Some may merely fly around, but others are biting and stinging. It’s important for workers to understand how to avoid being stung, know where to quickly...Read Full Article
The Dos and Don’ts of Operating a Pressure Washer
A pressure washer is a useful, versatile tool for removing paint, mold, grime, mud, and dirt from surfaces that many homeowners and businesses find invaluable. But its high-pressure water spray can present striking and impact hazards, both from the...Read Full Article
NHTSA Reminds Drivers to Put the Phone Away or Pay
The statistics are startling. In 2022, distracted driving killed 3,308 people, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Cell phone use, specifically texting, talking, and social media use, has become the most...Read Full Article
WÜRTH INDUSTRY EXPANDS IN COLUMBUS, OH WITH NEW DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Columbus, Ohio – Würth Industry North America, a leading nationwide supplier of production material, safety, MRO, and metalworking products has announced a $42.5 million investment to establish a major distribution center in Columbus, OH. The...Read Full Article
Understanding the National Weather Service Tornado Alert System
A tornado is one of the most destructive weather events and requires a comprehensive and efficient system of alerts and shelters to keep people safe. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recorded 1,341 tornadoes in 2022,...Read Full Article
Navigating Safe Fall Clearance Calculations
A crucial tool to ensure safety when working at height is the personal fall arrest system (PFAS), a multi-component system that stops a worker mid-fall and prevents them from impacting with a surface. A worker, secured in a full-body harness, is...Read Full Article
Building a Better Workplace Safety Program by Understanding Employee Motivation Styles
Motivating employees is one of the most difficult, complicated aspects of management. It’s one thing to know your team, it’s another to understand the core needs of each member. Sometimes, money isn’t enough to get people to perform at their best....Read Full Article
Ladder Safety Month 2025 Begins
The American Ladder Institute (ALI) is sponsoring National Ladder Safety Month to raise awareness of the importance of using ladders properly and to decrease ladder-related injuries at home and at work.This year’s themes are:Week 1: Training and...Read Full Article
Protect Yourself from Pinch Point Injuries with These 8 Safety Tips
One of the most common workplace hazards is a pinch point, which occurs wherever it’s possible for part of someone’s body to be caught between any combination of materials, presses, or moving parts. In 2021-2022, there were 57,580 pinch point...Read Full Article
4 Practices That Contribute to Cleanroom Safety
Cleanrooms are demanding environments with stringent atmospheric requirements for safe and effective work in industries as wide ranging as pharmaceuticals, scientific research, and microchip manufacturing depending on atmospheres with sharply...Read Full Article
2025 Burn Awareness Week
National Burn Awareness Week, sponsored by the American Burn Association (ABA), takes place annually during the first full week of February. It provides an opportunity for burn survivor support groups, public safety, and other professionals to...Read Full Article
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
8 Tips for Safer Snow Shoveling
It seems everyone has a different opinion of snow. Falling snow is pretty to some. It delivers a fun, wintry landscape for those outdoor enthusiasts among us. And if there’s a snow day, you might hear an explosion of absolute glee. But...Read Full Article
Safe Rooftop Snow Removal
Heavy snow and ice are an inconvenient part of winters in many regions of the US. Blizzard conditions can dump two feet or more of snow, plaguing motorists and keeping plow crews busy. Another hazard heavy snow brings is potential damage to roofs,...Read Full Article
Stay Safe While Removing Snow from Rooftops This Winter
Removing snow and ice from rooftops is necessary for numerous reasons, most importantly, to prevent overloading or collapse. Each year while performing this task, workers are severely injured or killed. After conducting investigations, the...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
