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…
Category: Safety
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…
Simple food safety tips for Thanksgiving
– The best way to thaw a turkey is in a refrigerator, according to USDA recommendations. Allow 24 hours for each four to five pounds, in a refrigerator…
Be a good neighbor on Halloween
Many people enjoy handing out candy to their little visitors on Halloween. To make sure your visiting trick-or-treaters stay safe in your yard: * Clear…
Kids and windows
Fires and falls are among the leading causes of injury and death for young children. Some falls are from windows, but a window is also a means of escape…
National Fire Prevention Month: Time well spent: Fire safety awareness
Time well spent: Fire safety awareness A lot of things are annoying: Long meetings, traffic jams, tax forms. And fire drills. The truth is one can’t…