Safety

Strokes can happen to anyone, at any age, and even to young people. Despite being one of the leading causes of death and...

Much of what the water and wastewater industry does is on the backs of commercial-size trucks. Commercial trucks require drivers with commercial...

Nick Steiner had his first experience with an OSHA intervention many years ago while working as a shop floor employee. Since then,...

Plumbers are exposed to hazards such as chemicals, falls, and musculoskeletal injuries caused by lifting heavy objects. In some cases, they are...

When a hazard is recognized at work, who has the authority to stop work and address the hazard? The manager, supervisor or...

Staying updated on the latest OSHA guidelines is crucial for maintaining safety on your job sites. Recent developments have introduced new standards and...

I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “There is no such thing as a stupid question, except the one that didn’t get asked.”Some...

As colder temperatures settle in, plumbers everywhere brace for the challenges that come with extreme weather. From frozen pipes to storm-damaged systems,...

Summer presents the challenge of working in blistering heat, but now is the time of year to begin focusing on the dangers...

There are more than 356,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests annually in the U.S., and nearly 90% of them are fatal. That means only...

There are some key indicators in determining a workplace’s safety standing, and there are also some important warning signs that your workplace...

Humans are unique in that we can develop tools to help us do our jobs easier, faster and safer. Manufacturers have been...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s mission is to “ensure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting...

Summer is a great time for business, but a brutal time for workers. Excessive heat and sun exposure pose significant dangers, such...

Maybe you’ve heard of OSHA’s “hierarchy of controls” in a safety training class or seen it on a sign somewhere, but do...

Nearly all job site injuries and fatalities are preventable. According to John Brengosz, loss control consultant for R&R Insurance in Waukesha, Wisconsin, a...

Millions of motor vehicle accidents occur each year in the U.S. With so many drivers on the road every day and commercial insurance...