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Safety Tip: Identify and Treat Heatstroke
Most of the U.S. is experiencing higher-than-average summer temperatures, increasing the risk of heatstroke for outdoor workers and those in…
Safety Tip: 10 Things to Do (or NOT do) During OSHA Inspections
Two OSHA inspectors provided tips on what to do during OSHA inspections at the American Society of Safety Engineers’ 2010…
It’s Hurricane Season – Is Your Workplace Ready?
June marks the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season. Is your business ready? The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)…
Employee Surveys Help Identify Problem Areas
The National Safety Council has declared June as National Safety Month and developed a variety of events and materials to…
Electrical Safety: Arc Flash Awareness
Each year, 2,000 workers are admitted to burn centers for treatment of severe arc flash burns. While great advances are…
Safety Tip: Be Aware of Construction Hazards
As building season returns, many construction workers will be back on the job – and in danger of construction injuries.
OSHA Outlines Strategic Plan for 2010-2016
OHSA recently held a Q & A session to gather ideas about the Dept. of Labor’s strategic direction over the…
Keep Springtime Allergies From Impacting Workplace Safety
Spring has “sprung” especially early this year, and pollen counts across the country are at all-time highs. The normal pollen…
NIOSH Offers No-cost Worksite Health Hazard Evaluation Service
The NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) program evaluates new or recently discovered hazards, illnesses from unknown causes or exposures to…
Ex-OSHA Official Gives Advice on Letters and Inspections
A former OSHA official who now runs a safety consulting service is offering advice to anyone who received the letter…