Working safely with robots
Don’t trust robots! No, this isn’t about a sci-fi robot takeover. This is about over-confidence. One of the main issues in working with robotic devices is…
Category: Safety
Booze and boating, a deadly combo
May 19-25 Safe Boating Week Booze and boating, a deadly combo More than 1,000 people die in boating accidents each year. Nine out of ten of them drown,…
Robot accidents
Since 1984 there have been 38 robot-related accidents, according to a Zdnet review of OSHA statistics. “Of the 38 incidents, 27 resulted in a worker’s…
Many dangers of a highway work zone
Highway work zones are annoying, but motorists should never leave the traffic lane to avoid delays. Even if the way appears clear, driving into a work…
Pedestrians, drivers distracted: Deaths hit high
Walkers, drivers dangerously distracted: Deaths hit high Pedestrians are dying at levels that haven’t been seen in 25 years, according to a new Governor’s…
New headlight technology stalled by regulation
Outdated federal regulations have blocked automakers from introducing new headlight technologies that could help drivers see better and even prevent some…
March is Workplace Eye Health and Safety Month Take a moment to review eye protection
The estimates vary, but most authorities say there are at least 1,000 eye injuries in American workplaces each day and that number could be low by half….
What to do in an eye emergency
Specks in the Eye -Don’t rub the affected eye. -Flush the eye with lots of water. -See a doctor if the speck doesn’t wash out. Cuts, Punctures, and…
Virtual reality enters the critical safety training areas
Safety training is no game, but game technology is the future in safety. Instead of watching a safety film, trainees will soon be part of the film, in…
Facts to teach your new teen driver
Teen drivers are inexperienced, usually distracted, and impulsive, statistics show. That’s every single teenager, from the A student to the wild child….