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…
Category: Safety
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…
Try micro-exercises to improve health
It’s not like you have the time to run to the gym at lunch, change, exercise, shower and get back to your desk. Yet, it isn’t healthy to spend an average…
Electrical injuries up, fatalities down
The good news is that in 2020, there was a 24 percent decrease in fatal electrical injuries. However, non-fatal electrical injuries were up 17 percent,…