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To Sit, or Not to Sit...That is the Question
Yeah, yeah, you have probably heard this already: “sitting is the new smoking.” Everyone seems to think that if we could just get out of our chairs our problems would be solved.
HAVS (and the Have Nots)
HAVS or hand-arm vibration syndrome is an insidious condition affecting the distal upper extremity.
GFCI - Great For Controlling Incidents
When and where are ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) needed? This is a frequently asked question from employers in all industries.
Preventing Traumatic Brain Injury: Protective Measures from Head to Toe
You’ve been warned. You’ve seen the statistics, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) contribute to approximately 30% of all injury deaths. So we all just need to wear a hard hat whenever there is the slightest chance of risk, which is all the time.
Leadership is a Choice
“Leadership is a choice, not a position.” ~Stephen Covey. There is a lot of truth in this statement and it applies directly to workplace safety.
Seven Steps for a Safer Workplace
Do you have long standing responsibility for an organization’s safety program, or have you recently taken over the safety effort? You may be asking what should be done or “Am I working in the right direction?”
Here's to Portable Power Drill Safety - Drilly Drilly!
The portable power drill’s widespread use carries many risks. Follow these tips the next time the job requires the use of one.
Slip and Fall Prevention - The S.A.F.E. Way (Part 5)
Environment comprises the design and layout (permanent and non-permanent features) of your facility as well as changing weather conditions around it.
Slip and Fall Prevention - The S.A.F.E. Way (Part 4)
“Never underestimate the power of a shoe.” Giuseppe Zanotti, Italian Fashion Designer
Get Schooled on Safety
Schools are arguably the most important workplaces to ensure health and safety and can be the most challenging. Schools need to track, prevent, and mitigate a wide range of incidents from cyberbullying to bomb threats.
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