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…
Category: Safety
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,…
Think before using ladders
Talk about a useful tool. Ladders get you up to the task so easily. And because they are necessary and common, they can be taken for granted. That’s a…
Don’t ignore the alarm
You are a creature of habit. Everyone is, to one extent or another. Every day you go to work using the same path, the same door, the same route. And, yet,…
March is Workplace Eye Health and Safety Month: Where are eye injuries most likely?
Where are eye injuries most likely? At work. Even with safety programs and protective equipment, more than 2,000 working people in the U.S. suffer an eye…
Office housekeeping: Those USB cables are everywhere
It’s possible to find yourself surrounded by at least half a dozen cords when working or at home of office: One for the phone; the tablet; the tablet…