Train trestles: The unexpected danger
It might seem romantic to walk on train tracks and trestles — those mysterious roads to elsewhere. But before do, you should know two things: It is…
Category: Safety
What’s wrong with trucking? Fatalities climb as experts debate cause
Truck driver deaths are up and that’s a trend that appears on the rise. Since 2011, truck driver deaths have increased 25 percent. In 2017, there was a…
Are you accountable for safety?
How you behave has an affect on whether a job is safe, according to one CEO writing in OHSonline.com. Brian Fielkow, CEO of Jetco Delivery, Inc., says…
March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month: Simple steps can help keep vision healthy for life
The delights of vision can hardly be overstated and it’s worth taking a look, so to speak, at problems that can harm your vision. That’s why the American…
March through May: Prom season highlights safety issues
Prom season highlights safety issues Prom night promises to be memorable for teens, and parents can help to make sure the memories are all good ones. Teen…
Check Your Headlights. Now
According to the AAA, headlights are dimming on older cars. Through the years, the plastic coating on headlights can become so yellowed or clouded that…
Safetypup is the registered trademark of The National Child Safety Council.
Safetypup still helps keep kids safe On February 12, Safetypup is 34 years old. Created by the National Child Safety Council, this lovable puppy mascot in…
How to stay safe when ice fishing
Ice fishing is traditional during winter months in the northern and eastern areas of the U.S. and in Canada. As serene and fulfilling as it is, however,…
Sit-stand desks: Studies find some benefits, but drawbacks, too
Work is increasingly stationary: 10 hours at a desk, for example, where people write, code, and communicate. The new trend is to move this computer work…
Top 10 situations where a safety hazard is likely
If you want to identify top safety hazards in the workplace, OSHA’s Terrible Ten violations might be a good place to start. OSHA recently released its top…