Celebrate at home, not on the road
The holidays are here, bringing with them family, fun and a dose of partying. It may be no surprise then that December is known as National Impaired…
Category: Safety
Fake Uber drivers abound
It’s an expensive scam for victims, and it could be dangerous: Fake Uber drivers insinuate themselves into the taxi lines at big airports, snagging riders…
Car crash deaths spike higher, report reveals
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in August that traffic deaths have spiked 7.2 percent, the largest single increase since 1966. In…
Five steps employees can take to protect against cybersecurity threats
No one wants to come into their office one morning and find out that their company has been a victim of a security attack. Losing customer data or having…
Protect Your Hearing Month Musicians and fans at risk for hearing loss
Professional musicians are four times more likely to suffer noise-induced hearing loss than non-musicians. About 60 percent of the Rock and Roll Hall of…
October is National Audiology Awareness Month What? Were you talking to me? Speak louder!
Nothing is as isolating as hearing loss. At home, work and play, hearing loss first takes the color out of experiences; then it takes information,…
Green triangle, heavy construction or machine shop work, sharp object protection, Grade 1 toe cap
It sounds like a plot line for a super spy flick. An arbor press relentlessly presses down on a shoe, applying thousands of pounds of pressure until . . ….
Treating a broken toe
In non-work situations, you might find yourself coping with a broken toe, but ignore the common wisdom that broken toes can’t be treated. Each toe is made…
By the numbers: Foot injuries are common, preventable
Many people spend a good portion of their working days on their feet, just one reason that workers should buy well-fitting, comfortable and, most…
Eye safety technology follows need
Flying particles and chemical splash are the two top causes of eye injuries in the workplace, but the majority of injuries could be prevented with proper…