In 2010, 4690 U.S. workers died while on the job. Although this represents a 3% increase from 2009, both years continue an overall downward trend in workplace deaths.

Employees are often required to wear safety eyewear in the course of their duties. In the past safety glasses were uncomfortable and bulky. Newer safety glasses are more comfortable to wear and can even be quite stylish.

Compressed air is used in industry for a variety of purposes and is considered the fourth utility after electricity, natural gas, and water. It’s used to drive portable hand tools, used in scuba diving tanks, used in some vehicle braking systems, an...

Chromium in various forms has been with us since before the beginning of recorded time. It was used to cover the bronze spearheads of warriors in ancient China to harden and prevent rust on the tips. Modern uses of chromium include the making /weldi...

OSHA estimates that 5.6 million workers in the healthcare industry and related occupations are at risk of occupational exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens. Check out their health care hazards page for more information.

It’s one thing to provide safety glasses to employees for eye protection or a pair of gloves to prevent nicks and cuts to hands and fingers, but it’s also important to document the selection and use of personal protective equipment through a written ...

Every year families and friends gather to celebrate holidays. Vow to make memories you really want to remember. Let’s make sure we visit family and friends at gatherings rather than in the emergency room.

Now you have results from the air sampling that was taken to determine if you have a mold problem. But what do all those names and numbers really mean?

Once you have decided to have your home or office tested for mold it is important to understand the different types of mold testing that are available and their limitations.

You have just discovered four inches of water in your office or finished basement after a heavy rain storm, and now you have no idea what to do or even where to start. The first and most important thing is: Don’t panic.