It is estimated that there are more than 700,000 work-related eye injuries in the US each year. Nearly 1 million Americas have already lost some degree of sight due to an injury to their eye(s). No doubt each of us either knows of someone who has suffered an eye injury or has had an one ourselves.
Read MoreAt this point, we are well into summer, and with the rise of temperature and humidity, the chances of heat illness are much higher. When our proactive measures dealing with the increased heat don’t work, we can end up with heat-related emergencies.
Read MoreSafety program leadership starts with management and supervision. When safety is a core value at these levels, adequate time and resources are allocated to it, and safe work practices are continuously reinforced, and unsafe work practices aren’t accepted under any circumstances.
Read MoreEven with all its benefits, drinking water and staying hydrated is one of the most overlooked components in staying healthy. Humans have an unquenchable thirst for water. It’s the most critical nutrient for us on the planet, and ideally, we should be drinking water every day. For many, it’s a challenge to keep up with this near-constant need for water. Dehydration is one of the most common preventable medical conditions in the world, and it affects millions in the United States.
Read MoreThe key to prevention is awareness. Once you are aware of the different forms of energy around you, you can begin to protect yourself and others from contact, and tasks becomes safer.
Read MoreDrowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children between ages 1-4. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), ten drowning deaths per day occur in the US. In 2016, the National Safety Board reported 3,602 deaths due to drowning, and the CDC reports that worldwide, it is the leading cause of unintentional death.
Read MoreMay7-11 each year is National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. Slips and falls are one of the most frequent causes of accidents both on and off the job. Each year in the United States, more than 300,000 people suffer disabling injuries from falls. Slips and falls can be fatal as well; they rank second only to automobile accidents, causing nearly 12,000 deaths a year.
Read MoreMaterial handling is a common daily activity, in our facilities and on our projects. Unfortunately, it is also a frequent source of workplace injuries and fatalities. Many injuries occur when workers are struck by equipment or materials, or caught between equipment and materials. Follow these safety tips to help prevent injuries…
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