Safety is the only job where success means “nothing happened.” You ran the drills. You made sure the fire extinguishers were inspected. You caught the missing guardrail before OSHA could. And because of that, nothing happened. But here’s the catch: that success isn’t visible. It doesn’t show up in a report. It’s just… silence. And …
Workplace safety isn’t just about avoiding fines or complying with regulations; it’s about protecting an organization’s most valuable asset: its people. While OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has made significant strides in improving workplace safety since its inception in 1970, injuries, illnesses, and fatalities still occur at an alarming rate. Management Commitment to Workplace …
Back pain is not a badge of honor, it’s a red flag with a spine tattoo. We get it. You’re tough. You lift with your back because squatting is for gym bros, right? Wrong. That “I’ll power through it” attitude might just cost you your mobility and your next paycheck. Back injuries aren’t just annoying, …
Your back called, it wants you to stop being reckless at work. Let’s be real, most of us don’t think twice before lifting something heavy or hunching over our desks like human question marks. But here’s the thing: back injuries are no joke. They’re the most common workplace injuries out there, and they creep in …
Have you ever had something in your eye? Whether it’s a speck of dust or an accidental splash, we all know how uncomfortable it can be. Now imagine working in an environment where potential eye hazards are constant. Every day, over 2,000 workers suffer eye injuries on the job—many requiring emergency care. These injuries range …
It’s no secret that construction is one of the most dangerous industries to work in. The term “Construction’s Fatal Four” was coined for a reason, in an effort to reduce these 4 most common reasons for deaths in construction. That’s why construction safety is extremely important to implement and monitor for every job task related …
Falls are way too common in the workplace, especially when you consider how preventable they are with the right safety measures. They’re still at the top of OSHA’s most-cited violations list and have been for years. In the construction industry, falls are part of the “Fatal Four”—the top causes of death, alongside being struck by …
The “Fatal Four” in construction are the four deadliest hazards that cause a significant number of fatalities year after year. These hazards are responsible for the majority of construction deaths, making them a critical focus in safety training programs. The top causes of these fatalities are Falls, Struck-By incidents, Caught-In/Between accidents, and Electrocutions. This infographic …
Even though we might not think of the office as a hazardous place, dangers still exist that can cause serious harm if we’re not careful—one of the biggest being office fire hazards. Just like in our homes, fire hazards can be hiding anywhere in the office. Given that many of us spend over eight hours …
