Hazardous chemicals are found in more than 7 million workplaces and over 55 million employees handle, use or work around these potentially harmful substances throughout the U.S. While these substances are essential to many work processes in a variety of industries, they can also be very dangerous. Exposure to these chemicals can cause effects ranging …
Each fiscal year, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announces their Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards that can cause injuries and or death in construction and general industry jobs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 4,764 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2020, which was a 10.7% decrease …
In our go-go-go, 24/7 world, sleep often gets shoved to the bottom of the to-do list. Many people sacrifice those precious hours of rest to squeeze out a little more productivity or because they’ve bought into the idea that resting is for the lazy. As Emily Whitcomb, senior program manager of the fatigue initiative at …
Managing hazardous materials safely is a complex process that spans across all areas of a facility, not just the receiving dock. Recognizing where hazardous materials are handled, stored, used, transported, and collected is the first step toward developing targeted trainings that minimize risks and promote safe practices throughout the organization. Different job functions involve different …
An environmental mishap at your facility can be a real headache. It opens the door for government snooping, hefty fines, and even lawsuits. But acting quickly and smartly after a leak can help you avoid the worst of it. You might investigate a spill to figure out what went wrong, clear your name, do the …
Operating power tools, vehicles, and heavy equipment can have both immediate and long-term impacts on the body. For millions of workers across industries like construction, mining, forestry, transportation, agriculture, and automotive, prolonged exposure to vibration—whether it’s hand-arm or whole-body—can lead to serious health problems. So, what can be done to help prevent these issues? Hand-Arm …
## Our Eyes Deserve a Break! Let’s Keep Them Safe at Work Our eyes are amazing, but they’re also pretty delicate. Sadly, around 2,000 people in the US injure their eyes on the job every single day! That means a lot of lost work time and medical bills, costing companies a whopping $300 million a …
Some of the most common workplace hazards aren’t visible—they’re audible. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to harmful noise levels at work. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that hearing loss due to workplace noise is the most frequently reported occupational …
When someone gets injured during a pre-employment test, do they qualify for workers’ compensation benefits? The answer hinges on a crucial interpretation of employment law. Case Overview Cozmin Gadalean applied for a commercial driver position with Imperial Trucking Inc. in Oregon. After an interview, the company’s owner scheduled Gadalean for a mandatory U.S. Department of …
