Many jobs requiring the use of respirators can leave employees mentally and physically drained. Tired employees are more apt to get careless and make mistakes or cut corners.
Be detailed -- include the entire product name, manufacturer, product code, container, physical form, and quantities.
Consider these important factors for safety and comfort.
The ISEA First Aid Product Group's members are now working on the 2014 edition of the American national standard specifying minimum requirements for the contents of workplace first aid kits.
Online CPR and first aid certification is a fast, convenient, and appallingly common sham.
Rising worker's comp medical costs create a strong case for them.
Those in the construction industry who need to hear the "Safety Pays, Falls Cost" message most are often the ones who are hardest to reach.
Wireless instruments and data aggregation systems offer additional advantages for IAQ monitoring.
Bristol Metals explored several solutions and found a way to maintain an effective loading process while creating a safer work environment.
Can we reward workplace safety without discouraging accident reports? Our research points a way forward.
Today's gas detection is not as prehistoric as it sometimes may seem to be. The technology of gas detection is improving, and there are new technologies that will bring new capabilities in the not-so-distant future.
Consider an ergonomic assessment. You may be surprised at the changes that can be easily made in positioning, workstation design, tool use and selection, and vibration control.
With higher prices likely to be unavoidable in the long run, the key is to stick with brands one trusts.
By taking the right preventative steps to minimize contact with damaging agents and adopting an appropriate skin safety regimen, the risk of occupational dermatitis can be reduced.
The dangers of the quartz halogen work light are well known: They can heat up to more than 570 degrees Fahrenheit, hot enough to ignite paper and wood.
Next time your systems integrator comes in for the routine fire alarm system inspection, ask for recommendations on preparing paperwork for accreditation.
We have Frank run the machine during the morning hours and Jim run it in the afternoon. We have not cut down the noise of the machine, but we've cut their noise exposures in half.