CDC: DEET repellents safe, effective
The one chemical that is the most effective at repelling mosquitos is DEET, according to the CDC. The chemical, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide, is used as the…
Category: Safety
Help keep sanitation workers safe
The public can take some simple steps to help keep sanitation workers safe amid the coronavirus crisis. According to the Solid Waste Association of North…
Outdoor tactics to limit bug bites
You are less likely to be attacked by stinging or biting insects if you avoid their habitats, like tall grass, flower gardens, and stagnant water. Barring…
Stepping up to ladder safety
In construction settings and at home, using ladders safely can help save lives. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 150 fatalities and…
Back to work? How to navigate, disinfect your work day
Each worker will want to routinely disinfect work spaces for at least two months (and maybe more if there is another outbreak of coronavirus in the fall)….
Fireworks Safety
As we approach the Fourth of July and Canada Day, the whole of North America begins to think about fireworks. Professional pyrotechnicians will light…
Home repairs and ladder falls
The Academy of Emergency Medicine reports a study showing that half of those injured in falls from ladders were hurt at home. They were working on…
Traffic accidents down dramatically as people stay at home
It might not be safe to hug a stranger, but driving on freeways is safer than ever. All over major U.S. cities traffic is down, pollution is down,…
Considering cuts: Get first aid or see a doctor?
It’s policy: Get first aid for any cut you get on the job. It’s a question: How do you treat a wound suffered at any other time? According to the American…
Simple ways to cope with coronavirus, flu
Simple precautions workers can take with coronavirus, flu If you are sick, stay home. If you get sick, go home and stay home. If you are not sick,…