Working in a hot environment can be dangerous and uncomfortable. Employees are at risk of heat-related illnesses, and employers are at risk of lawsuits. The heat can cause dehydration, fatigue, and even death. It’s important to take precautions to protect your employees from the dangers
Car crashes continue to rank among the leading causes of death in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 17,140 people people died in motor vehicle crashes in the first half of 2025- showing a 8.2% decrease from
Environmental engineering is the discipline of engineering concerned with saving humans from the harmful impacts of the environment, such as pollution, and enhancing ecological integrity. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, environmental sciences seek to upgrade recycling, disposal of wastes, population health, and air
When you don’t get enough or good quality sleep, you can become tired. Driver Fatigue has the same effect as driving under the influence of alcohol. According to a NIOSH poll, 37% of workers get less than the recommended minimum of 7 hours of sleep.
Distracted Driving Safety Overview Distracted driving occurs when a driver is engaged in activities that divert his or her attention away from the road. Distractions during driving put the lives of drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and other drivers at risk. One of the most common forms
🪚 Chainsaw Safety in the Logging Industry Logging is an extremely hazardous profession. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has consistently ranked it as one of the most dangerous industries. Chainsaws are an essential tool in logging, making chainsaw safety a top
Arsenic toxicity is a medical condition that occurs due to elevated levels of arsenic in the body. So arsenic poisoning can occur over a brief period of time. So the symptoms may include vomiting, abdominal pain, encephalopathy, and watery diarrhea that contains blood. Long-term exposure
You may be unlikely to encounter an active shooter in an office or an educational institution. However, there is no harm in preparing yourself for such an unpleasant scenario. You should always hope for the best but prepare yourself for the worst. So active shooter
Workplace injuries cost American businesses billions of dollars every year. According to OSHA, employers pay $1 billion per week in workers’ compensation costs. Some costs come from the days that injured employees miss work. Injuries and accidents force injured employees to miss at least six
Ladders have a wide variety of domestic and industrial applications throughout the world. Construction workers all over the world use ladders in their various projects. So ladder safety is an important aspect of overall construction safety protocols. So the most common injury suffered by ladder
Cold weather can be more than a seasonal inconvenience; it can threaten your health and well-being in ways that go beyond mere discomfort. When temperatures plunge, especially below freezing, the risk of cold stress becomes a serious concern, affecting how your body functions and responds
A safety data sheet, often known as an SDS, is a standardized document that contains information about workplace safety and health. SDSs (Safety Data Sheets) are documents that include helpful information on chemicals, including a description of the hazards they pose, as well as instructions
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