The flu season occurs primarily in the winter months; however, flu outbreaks can happen as early as October and can last as late as May. And while the virus typically peaks during the onset of the winter months, the virus circulates year round.
Read MoreWe need to consider the potential for issues coming from the use of extension cords before we plug up one and go about our way with the task at hand.
Read MoreThe leading causes of private sector worker deaths (excluding highway collisions) in the construction industry were falls, followed by struck by object, electrocution, and caught-in/between. These "Fatal Four" were responsible for more than half (64.2%) the construction worker deaths in 2015, BLS reports. Eliminating the Fatal Four would save 602 workers' lives in America every year. This bulletin will focus on the third leading cause of workplace fatalities, electrocutions.
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Read MoreWe are well into cold and flu season and thought should be given to how to prevent, not just the cold and flu, but other illness that the change in seasons bring. We touched on flu vaccinations last month which is a great first step. The next step should be a diligent washing of your hands.
Read MoreOSHA estimates 2.3 million construction workers, or 65 percent of the construction industry, work on scaffolds frequently. Eliminating scaffold-related accidents would prevent 4,500 injuries and 50 deaths every year, at a savings of $90 million in workdays not lost.
Read MoreAccomplishing work-related New Year’s goals can be tricky since they need to fit around everything else you’re already doing in your role. Whether you’re aiming for a promotion, trying to hit a sales target, or simply want to collaborate more with others, thinking about how you work and working more efficiently can help you succeed with all of your resolutions this year. Here are six tips for a productive, successful year.
Read MoreIt’s 8 a.m., and you jump in your car to drive to work. You have every intention of driving safely, but within minutes of merging onto the highway you’ve already checked your makeup in the mirror, fiddled with your car’s radio, programmed your GPS for a meeting location, made two calls on your cellphone and sent a text message.
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