The air we breathe is never contaminant free in the sense that the atmospheric gases comprising air (nitrogen, oxygen, argon, carbon dioxide, and small amounts of other gases) are “littered” with dust particles, pollen, dander, microbes, and chemical...

This post series regarding Emergency Evacuation continues with our fourth and final issue.

Exit discharges must lead directly outside or to a street, walkway, refuge area, public way, or open space with access to the outside. These exit discharge areas must be large enough to accommodate the building occupants likely to use the exit route ...

This is Part 2 in a series of posts regarding emergency evacuations.

It is not enough to ensure the safety of your employees during normal work activities. When an evacuation is necessary, you will need responsible, trained individuals who can supervise and coordinate activities to ensure a safe and successful evacuat...

"Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while other people will find a way around the laws." - Plato (427-347 B.C.)

With OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) remaining as one of the top five most frequently cited standards against employers (ranking #2 in fiscal year 2012), now’s the time to prepare for meeting the first compliance deadline of December 1, 20...

People are working outdoors frequently, often year around. We also enjoy recreational activities outside in the summer months. The weather can pose hazards any time of year, but as we enter the spring months lightning becomes more prevalent.

With today’s mobile devices—smart phones, laptops, and tablet computers—physicians, physical therapists and chiropractors are seeing a dramatic increase in musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and upper back. The term “text neck” was coined in 2008...

On February 7, 2008, a large explosion occurred at a sugar refinery owned by Imperial Sugar, in Port Wentworth, Georgia. The accident killed 14 workers and injured another 40.