Canned ‘air’ great for dusting, but take care
A canned duster is a great way to clear your desk in a jiffy, but what you spray isn’t really air, not like what we breathe. A little awareness helps with…
Category: Safety
Forget the song: There aren’t any good vibrations
Using hammering or punching machinery is not usually easy, but workers also have to guard against long-term health issues. Jackhammers, drills, grinders,…
Anti-vibration gloves useful
Anti-vibration gloves don’t make work completely safe, but they can help. Numerous studies say workers should not get a false sense of security just…
Low-carb diet affects hydration
Carbohydrates (especially whole grains) store water and if you eliminate carbs and grains, you may need more water, especially if you work in the heat….
Safety innovation: Inventor paves path to future
Japanese engineer Seiichi Miyake came to fame after Google honored him in one of their doodles in March 2018. But Miyake, who died in 1982, has been…
The most dangerous fireworks of all
Shell-and-mortar fireworks cause the highest number of injuries, and the most serious, to those who should know better: Adults. More than 85 percent of…
Back seat riders
With much publicity in recent years, nearly everyone knows that leaving kids or pets in a hot car is deadly. But still it happens. Within 10 minutes, the…
Heat on the job
July through August are dangerous months for heat. Don’t be fooled into thinking you can always do the same work at the same intensity in high heat. At…
Seeing trouble: Our ability to recognize dangers seems to evolve
Consider new parents. When they bring their infant home, they also suddenly become aware of those many things they must do to keep their child safe. When…
Ideas for falling asleep fast
Fatigue is a safety issue that affects every aspect of life and work. But some people spend enough time in bed, they just don’t sleep. From night-to-night…