Workers’ Compensation insurance fraud is a “victimless crime” so no one really gets hurt, right? Wrong!

This very informative infographic helps to detail the decision process for controlling hazards and implementing PPE for identified hazards. As the graphic shows, elimination of the hazard or installing engineering controls are the most sustainable m...

Our hands are a marvel of the human body, affording us the ability to grasp objects and design tools to construct a modern society. Think of all you do in the course of a day with your hands and now imagine what it would be like to lose a hand or fi...

Stepladders are used by many workers and companies due to their convenience and relatively low cost. They quickly help create different work heights and are easily moved and setup. However, misuse and neglect can result in hazards and risk of serio...

Many times we will find ourselves outside in an environment where the area around us conspires to increase our risk of skin damage. The last Sun Safety blog, Fan of the Tan, reviewed risk factors that put you at greater risk for sun damage. This in...

Centuries ago, tans were looked down upon by the upper classes, and fair, pale skin was considered the most beautiful. Tans were the mark of the working class laborer, while the wealthy stayed indoors, keeping their skin covered and protected. In the...

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Back pain is something that most of us will experience sometime in our lives. Often the cause of back pain is misunderstood.

Electrical lines are prevalent throughout this country, and it is not unusual to find them damaged and on the ground or low hanging. Windstorms, vehicle crashes, or power transmission equipment failure can result in an extremely dangerous situation.

Dr. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, announced the unveiling of a new training resource for hazard identification at the June 10th annual conference of the American Society of Safety Engineers. As said...