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Are Your Employees Safely Oriented?
Hiring and retaining good employees is a challenge for most employers, especially given the historically low unemployment rates.
August Recognitions, Celebrations, and Hazards
As the saying goes, “safety never takes a holiday.”
Safely Tearing Down an Old Mill Building "Asbestos" They Can
There’s an old textile mill building in the town of Sanford, Maine that’s being dismantled piece by piece rather than razed by implosion or wrecking ball due to the presence of asbestos.
Walking on Air and Falling Flat - the Tripping Hazards of Oxygen Tubing
There are more than 1.5 million adults in the United States that use supplemental oxygen for respiratory disorders according to the American Thoracic Society.
Amputation Conversation - Because OSHA Wants to Know
Amputations are not pleasant to discuss for their grisly, ghastly, and gruesome nature.
OSHA Walking Working Surfaces: Don't Get Tripped Up!
Each year over 200,000 employees are injured and hundreds die from falls from heights and falls to the same level.
Summer Vacation or Tick Paradise?
Summertime is finally here! For many of us, this means weekend camping trips with our families, hiking the nearby mountains, or otherwise spending time in our backyards relaxing.
Seasonal Allergies - Drowsy Driving Equals Dangerous Driving
So, allergy season has been in full bloom for a time and many of us can probably write a note in the pollen on our vehicles.
Beat the Heat
Temperatures this summer are going to be hotter than average for the eastern and western regions of the country according to the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center.
Hazard Communication Isn't Hazardous Communication
As the title states, hazard communication isn’t hazardous communication; in fact, it’s downright beneficial to both employer and employee.
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