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U.S. Workplace Deaths Spike – Third Consecutive Year: OSHA Resources Shrinking

The Loss 5,190. That’s how many workers lost their lives [...]

U.S. Workplace Deaths Spike – Third Consecutive Year: OSHA Resources Shrinking2023-09-03T15:37:04+00:00

Metal Company Hammered for Alleged Serious, Repeat Violations Carrying $212,000 in Proposed Fines

Fifty-eight serious and five repeat violations were cited for workplace [...]

Metal Company Hammered for Alleged Serious, Repeat Violations Carrying $212,000 in Proposed Fines2018-02-18T00:00:00+00:00

Have you Posted Your Form 300A Yet?: Injury and Illness Reporting and Posting

If you haven’t already done so, here’s a reminder! Employers [...]

Have you Posted Your Form 300A Yet?: Injury and Illness Reporting and Posting2018-02-14T00:00:00+00:00

Ice Cream Company Issued $90,500 in Proposed Fines for 22 Alleged Serious Violations

The majority of the citations allege deficiencies in the plant’s [...]

Ice Cream Company Issued $90,500 in Proposed Fines for 22 Alleged Serious Violations2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This! Scalpel Makers Risk Going Under the Knife Themselves

This photograph shows workers in Pakistan, including children, making scalpels and scissors without personal protective equipment or machine guarding. They could easily suffer eye injuries or machine entanglement injuries.

Picture This! Scalpel Makers Risk Going Under the Knife Themselves2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This! Why Safety Matters

It's human nature to care more about others' safety, health and well-being than our own. But don't lose sight of the fact that people who love you are counting on you to come home safe and healthy at the end of your shift.

Picture This! Why Safety Matters2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This! I’ll Huff and I’ll Puff and I’ll…

Scaffolding is quite sturdy, but it's no match for Mother Nature when the wind kicks up. Luckily, no injuries occurred when strong wind gusts toppled scaffolding at a construction site in Edmonton, AB, Canada.

Picture This! I’ll Huff and I’ll Puff and I’ll…2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This! Safer by the Handful

Winter of 2013 hit many parts of North America hard, leaving treacherous driving and walking conditions. Workplaces need to lay down plenty of salt or ice-melting pellets to keep walkways safe and navigable for workers, customers and visitors.

Picture This! Safer by the Handful2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Hearing Required on Worker’s Firing for Use of Medical Marijuana at Work Site

A worker employed by a construction company was working on [...]

Hearing Required on Worker’s Firing for Use of Medical Marijuana at Work Site2018-02-10T00:00:00+00:00

Concrete Products Manufacturer Cited for 35 Serious, Repeat and Other Violations

Twenty-five serious citations were issued for alleged hazards including bridge [...]

Concrete Products Manufacturer Cited for 35 Serious, Repeat and Other Violations2018-02-07T00:00:00+00:00

Construction Company and Supervisor Found Guilty for OHS Violations

While removing temporary piping on a mezzanine of a partially-built [...]

Construction Company and Supervisor Found Guilty for OHS Violations2018-02-07T00:00:00+00:00

Six Facts on the Trucking Industry

Learn six facts about the dangers of the trucking industry. [...]

Six Facts on the Trucking Industry2018-02-02T00:00:00+00:00

Six Facts on Workplace Accidents and Injuries

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

Six Facts on Workplace Accidents and Injuries2018-02-02T00:00:00+00:00

Heavy Work Means Strains, Sprains

There are numerous tasks that can lead to what have become known as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Frequently, they involve the use of equipment and moving of materials, or working with big pieces of equipment. It

Heavy Work Means Strains, Sprains2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Screwdrivers Are Big Drivers of Injuries

Every tool has a purpose, but many workers attempt to find new and unsafe applications for the tools they use. And the common screwdriver just might be the most misused tool in the workplace.

Screwdrivers Are Big Drivers of Injuries2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Heavy Work Means Strains and Sprains

In this Safety Talk, we’ll learn about the difference between strains and sprains, discover the risk factors that increase the likelihood of a strain or sprain, and discuss how these injuries can be prevented.

Heavy Work Means Strains and Sprains2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Survive the Drive this Winter

How This Affects You: Don't think fate wouldn't leave you stranded in a vehicle during a snow storm. This happened to school bus driver Carl Miller in Colorado.

Survive the Drive this Winter2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Get the Upper Hand on Cuts

Hand and finger injuries can range from a minor inconvenience to a life-altering event. Read this Safety talk article and learn about 10 ways to protect yourself against cuts and lacerations - one for each finger.

 

Get the Upper Hand on Cuts2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Eliminate the Pain of Contact Stress

Tom didn't realize it, but he was a victim of contact stress. For the past year the electronics assembly worker developed painful symptoms merely by resting his forearms against the edge of his workbench. It was starting to take a nasty toll.

Eliminate the Pain of Contact Stress2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Get Moving – Why Health and Wellness Matters

To many of us live sedentary lives. We spend most of our waking hours at work sitting behind a desk, behind the wheel, or behind a counter. Then we plop down on the couch and relax in front of the TV when we get home. Even those of us who have more active jobs likely don’t get enough exercise. A lack of physical activity is hazardous to your overall health and wellness.

Get Moving – Why Health and Wellness Matters2023-11-30T22:18:32+00:00

Protect Your Feet

You can't imagine how painful and inconvenient a foot injury is until you've had one. If you injure a foot, you might be laid up for some time while the bills are mounting and your work projects are piling up.

Protect Your Feet2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00
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