Working in summer heat requires water, pacing
When the day is hot, it’s time to take precautions at work. Though heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable, heat led to 37 work-related deaths…
Category: Safety
Hot pavement does real damage to humans and pets
One mid-summer in Las Vegas, a man thought he could make it across a parking lot in bare feet. He landed in the hospital and required skin grafts to the…
They save lives, but . . . Know what happens when an airbag deploys
In 1969, the new trend in driving safety was air pillows. Those pillows stayed around but their name changed, and no wonder. An airbag is no pillow, but…
Road Trip! Check off these important points before setting out
If vacation-time means a road trip, a few simple preparations can keep you safe and out of trouble. Under the hood: Check all fluids, including oil,…
On the road in a lightning storm: What you should do
It’s true that people are often safe inside a car during a lightning storm, but the reason for that is dangerously misunderstood. All-metal cars (not…
Technology brings new safety challenges
The new warehouse is no longer the dusty destination for long-term storage. It’s now a symphony of activity where robots and humans work together in a…
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…
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…