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Restoration Company Cited For Multiple Willful, Serious and Repeat Violations

Fines totaling $134,000 have been proposed. OSHA issued three willful [...]

Restoration Company Cited For Multiple Willful, Serious and Repeat Violations2018-02-25T00:00:00+00:00

OSHA Cites Refinery for 31 Violations

An investigation of Hess Corporation’s Port Reading, NJ, oil refinery [...]

OSHA Cites Refinery for 31 Violations2018-02-20T00:00:00+00:00

Turn the Heat Down on Conflict Before it Boils Over

In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and frustrated, especially at work. Your co-workers likely feel the same, so it’s no surprise that the workplace can be a prime place for conflict. Here are some tips for resolving conflict:

Turn the Heat Down on Conflict Before it Boils Over2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Keeping Young Workers Safe and Healthy

On average, approximately 500 workers younger than 24 years of age die from work related injuries every year, and more than 800,000 are treated for nonfatal injuries in hospital emergency departments each year. While their injuries and illnesses might be similar, young workers face a different set of risk factors than older, more experienced workers. 

Keeping Young Workers Safe and Healthy2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Unwrapping a Less Stressful Holiday Season

The holiday season often brings two very unwelcomed guests – stress and depression. With increased demands on your time, your wallet, and your patience it can be hard to enjoy the season with family and friends. 

Unwrapping a Less Stressful Holiday Season2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Dealing with a Workplace Injury or Death

Many people require professional help to prevent short-term shock from turning into something more serious and longer lasting -  post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Dealing with a Workplace Injury or Death2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Wash Your Hands of Hazardous Chemicals

Chemicals and other contaminants can be transferred from the hands to foods, drinks or cigarettes and ingested into the body, where they can cause serious damage, especially with repeated exposure over time. Along with not eating, drinking or smoking after handling chemicals, workers who bring coffee or food items into contaminated areas are also risking exposure to toxic agents.

Wash Your Hands of Hazardous Chemicals2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Manage Your Stress to Protect Your Health

If you?re alive, you have stress. Stress is what motivates us to do the things we need to do to survive. In small doses, it can be very powerful. The problem is that repeated exposure to situations that cause our bodies to produce stress hormones may have negative effects on our mental and physical health.

Manage Your Stress to Protect Your Health2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Depression in the Workplace – What it Looks Like and How to Help

Depression affects tens of millions of workers across the U.S. and Canada, with a cost to companies of more than $50 billion annually from absenteeism, loss of productivity and medical expenses.  By 2020, depression is projected to rank second only to heart disease as the leading cause of disability worldwide. The toll on the workers themselves is often immeasurable. 

Depression in the Workplace – What it Looks Like and How to Help2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Fatigue at Work – A Safety Nightmare in the Making

Fatigue is the state of feeling very tired, weary or sleepy. It results from not getting enough sleep, shiftwork, prolonged mental or physical work, or extended periods of stress or anxiety. Fatigue impacts work performance and safety and can cause health problems. In the most extreme cases, fatigue has been linked to environmental disasters, plane and train crashes, nuclear disasters and the explosion of the Challenger space shuttle. 

Fatigue at Work – A Safety Nightmare in the Making2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

5 Ways to Handle Holiday Stress

Stress sets in when there is an increase in demand for our time and resources that we can’t meet. In small doses, stress can be powerful. It motivates us to do the things we need to do to survive. However, too much stress can have negative effects on our mental and physical health. And it can certainly ruin the holidays.

5 Ways to Handle Holiday Stress2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Resolve Conflict Before it Escalates into Violence

Operations are undergoing near constant change in many facilities to help increase productivity, improve safety and reduce waste. Workers may feel strongly about their opinions, or have a hard time adapting to change. Conflict is to be expected in this fast-paced work environment.

Resolve Conflict Before it Escalates into Violence2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Six Facts on Mental Disorders

Odds of winning the lottery: 1 in 135,145,920 (multi-state, mega-millions [...]

Six Facts on Mental Disorders2018-01-26T00:00:00+00:00

Six Facts on Obesity

Odds of winning the lottery 1 in 135,145,920 (multi-state, mega-millions [...]

Six Facts on Obesity2018-01-26T00:00:00+00:00

Six Facts on Oxygen

Odds of winning the lottery: 1 in 135,145,920 (multi-state, mega-millions [...]

Six Facts on Oxygen2018-01-26T00:00:00+00:00

Workplace Stress – Getting Management to Take It Seriously

Safety Management Tools - Workplace Stress Getting Management to Take [...]

Workplace Stress – Getting Management to Take It Seriously2018-01-25T00:00:00+00:00

Asphalt Company Charged for Clean Environment Act Violations

Asphalt Company Charged for Clean Environment Act Violations for installing [...]

Asphalt Company Charged for Clean Environment Act Violations2018-01-24T00:00:00+00:00

Skin Protection An Athlete’s Guide

What do marathon runners and healthcare workers have in common? [...]

Skin Protection An Athlete’s Guide2018-01-24T00:00:00+00:00

Prevent Cold Stress Injuries and Liability with Exposure Control Plan

If your workers work outdoors or in unheated indoor spaces, [...]

Prevent Cold Stress Injuries and Liability with Exposure Control Plan2018-01-23T00:00:00+00:00

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