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Let The Sunshine In
Baby boomers will undoubtedly recognize this blog title as part of a song medley released in 1969 by the vocal group, The 5th Dimension.
Falls from Rolling Chairs – Yeah, it’s a Thing
As the weather turns colder, slip and fall incidents begin to rise. A recent Safety Net post, Fall In Down Without Falling Down was a reminder that fall is beautiful but does present a seasonal hazard.
Winter is Coming - is your Ventilation System Tuned for the Pandemic?
Blink and you will miss it. That is something I have been told many times while enjoying Maine’s beautiful summer days during my business travels.
Choosing Cut Resistant Gloves
You might not have thought about this… But our hands are one of the most important tools in our “TOOLBOX”. While many work environments contain automation and new-age machinery, we will always need our hands to manage the process.
Extension Attention! Avoiding Extension Cord Hazards
Extension cords are commonly used items both at home and work. The correct use of an extension cord is an important component to electrical safety efforts.
Come Hear Uncle John’s Band (Don’t Forget The Earplugs)
It’s another sold-out show for this headlining band known for their long, improvisational jam sessions. Filling arenas every night during their recent U.S. tour, Uncle John and his bandmates have been playing covers of rock classics with a theme on n...
New ANSI A92 Training Requirements
This is part 2 of our post covering the new ANSI A92 standard for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs). The standard has several significant changes including new training requirements. The new standards were effective March 1, 2020.
OSHA Enforcement with no Respiratory Hazard PEL - The General Duty Clause Applies
Many safety professionals have been asked how OSHA handles situations where an employee is exposed to a chemical substance with no published OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL).
Low Frequency Doesn't Always Mean Low Risk
Manufacturing safety programs are often built around injury trending. The potential problem with this approach is that low-frequency activities could be overlooked because they don’t provide enough data to generate a trend.
September is National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month
According to the National Safety Council (NSC), about 21 million Americans are living with substance use disorder, and three-quarters of those are employed.
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