Study: Workers answer calls while driving
Surveys by The Travelers Cos. have found that a third of surveyed business executives expect workers to answer calls while driving, and about 42 percent…
Category: Safety
Bad habits and maritime workers
Maritime workers often report bad habits and poor health, according to a study by the National Institutes of Safety and Health. Maritime workers were 39…
Seafood workers risk COVID-19
U.S. seafood workers involved in processing were twice as likely to contract COVID-19 as workers in other food industries during 2020 and 2021, a study…
Outdoor workers at risk for lightning strikes
If you work at height or outdoors, you are at the greatest risk for lightning strikes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Those…
Wind speed and fuses cause many firework injuries
It was a windy Independence Day in 2015 when Jason Pierre-Paul, the star defensive end for the New York Giants, attempted to light one last rocket for the…
Safety first when it comes to grilling
If you like to grill out, you aren’t alone. Millions of people grill out on holidays and some grill all year round, but take care to handle grills safely….
Wear the right hearing protection
Workers in all areas with persistent loud noise are at risk for both tinnitus, a ringing in the ears, and hearing loss. It’s crucial that workers select…
Stay safe, matey!
Nothing better than pushing off for the first boat trip of the year. If you plan to hit the waves, keep these safety tips in mind: * Be weather wise….
Watch out for motorcyclists
Watch out for motorcyclists in May Each year during May, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month emphasizes the importance of safety gear for riders and the…
Workers in some jobs report high incidence of ear ringing
About a fourth of workers might be experiencing ringing in their ears and certain jobs increase their risk. Workers in construction, the automotive…