Fire Prevention Month: Take note of the ubiquitous devices that power our world
They’re everywhere. Lithium-ion batteries live with us and power our devices. Every cordless device — the kids’ toys, power tools, tablets, head phones,…
Category: Safety
TSA bans lithium-ion batteries in checked luggage
The Transportation Security Administration has banned lithium-ion batteries in checked luggage, meaning that passengers can’t pack that laptop, tablet,…
Safety instructions your trick-or-treaters should hear
1. Be sure your costume or mask allows you to see in all directions. Look both ways before crossing a street. 2. Bring pets into the house before leaving,…
National Emergency Preparedness Month: Pre-plan in wildfire prone areas
One lesson from this year’s Pacific Palisades fire is that there might not be much advanced warning of a wildfire. The cause of the January 2025 fire that…
Boots that keep up: Innovation in workplace footwear
In the sprawling warehouses of 2025, the unsung hero of every worker’s shift isn’t an AI-driven inventory system’it’s their boots. In a quiet revolution,…
Even King Arthur’s knights wore hard hats
Today, hard hats are worn by workers in many types of jobs. They are also worn by football players, soldiers and bike riders. Whether for work or play,…
Drowning looks different than what you might imagine
We imagine that a drowning child will be in panic mode, flailing around, screaming, calling for help. Not so. Instead a child drowning may make no…
Cooling gear: caps, hats, towels
About 34 workers die from heat-related illness and injury each year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, and a third of those deaths are in…
Why UPF rating is important in summer clothing
Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) in clothing measures how much ultraviolet radiation reaches your skin through your clothes. It can be especially…
Work gear: Cooling shirts, vests for summer
For warehouse workers looking to stay cool in summer, a variety of cooling clothing and accessories are available, leveraging advanced technologies to…