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…
Category: Safety
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,…
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…
10 second dash
Saving eyes from chemical burns is a race against time. Chemicals keep doing damage as long as they are in contact with the eye. Damage can be made worse…
By the numbers: Eye Injuries
Most frequent eye injuries: – Manufacturing – 8,150 annually. – Construction – 5,200 annually. – Retail Trade – 4,220 annually. – Accommodation & Food…
What to do
For all eye injuries: – DO NOT touch, rub or apply pressure to the eye. – DO NOT try to remove the object stuck in the eye. – Do not apply ointment or…
Eye injuries from fireworks can be devastating
Among the many potential injuries from fireworks, eye injuries are one of the most frequent and most damaging. According to Prevent Blindness, fireworks…
(Sidebar) Choose effective safety glasses
Choose effective safety glasses * Polycarbonate lens * Side shields * UV protection against ultraviolet and infrared rays * Meets ANSI Z87.1 standards…