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….
Category: Safety
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….
Robotic vests gain acceptance in industry
A vest that acts as an external skeleton might be one answer to reducing occupational health injuries. The vest, developed by Ekso Biotics, is currently…
Construction robotics ease worker pain
Some new robotic appliances aid construction workers in heavy, repetitive tasks. One example of such a task is working a 40-pound grinder back and forth,…
Use combustion heaters with caution
Portable heating equipment can be deadly when used improperly. According to the National Fire Protection Association, about 40 percent of fires related to…
Tips for preventing pipes from freezing; thawing frozen pipes
Frozen pipes not only mean the inconvenient lack of water, they also can burst, causing an expensive repair problem. Homeowners are often understandably…
Getting rid of household germs can help you avoid colds
You can give yourself a good chance to stay healthy this winter by thoroughly washing your hands and attacking germs where they hide. In the kitchen: Sink…
Respirators save lives, but some people can’t wear them
Some jobs require a half- or full-face respirator to mediate against dust, vapors or deadly fumes. Manufacturing settings can often expose workers to…