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This is National Work Zone Awareness Week! Learn about what to do to promote road worker safety... National Work Zone Awareness Week - FLAGGER AHEAD: Means changes ahead! - Go Orange Day is Wednesday Tips for driving safely in work zones: Obey warning signs – they are posted in advance of road construction projects to give you time to follow their instructions to merge, slow down...

According to the  Official website of the Department of Homeland Security, you should: Stay off the road during and after a winter storm. Keep candles away from flammable materials. Keep an eye on food when cooking. Turn off holiday lights at night. Keep your tree watered, don’t let your holiday tree dry out. Shop securely online over the holidays. Other...

Safety communication enhances employee performance and a company’s bottom line results in a number of ways. While diligent safety communication is perceived as a given for enterprises such as large-scale manufacturing and utilities, it is just as important and valuable for small companies in any field. Here are the key benefits of implementing or improving safety communication strategy and activity...

INTRODUCTION Excavating is recognized as one of the most hazardous construction operations. This publication is intended to assist workers in the recognition of trenching and shoring hazards and their prevention. DEFINITIONS CONFINED SPACE is a space that, by design and/or configuration, has limited openings for entry and exit, unfavorable natural ventilation, may contain or produce hazardous substances, and is not...

We've discussed warehouse dangers in our articles about Warehouse Safety Equipment, Fencing and Barriers, Health and safety in the warehouse, and even Ways to improve your Ergonomic Health... now consider these pallet rack dangers: Infographic created by Material Handling Exchange

OSHA fines, Injuries, Workers' Comp... How do businesses stay in business? Well, actually modest investment in safety training, signage, and communication can increase morale, reduce accidents and avoid fines. Some considerations are: The importance of the employees work relationship Rules for temporary workers. What OSHA means by “restricted work” What are the exceptions to OSHA recordability Prescription medications versus OTC...

We talk about Youth a lot - while Child Safety is certainly a big area of interest in our Industry, we think Teens, Tweens, and the like need more focus as they are the adults of tomorrow. We've shared information about dangers for Teens such as the  Youth Tobacco Survey, Youth and Teen Safety & Violence and the importance of Safety and Injuries...

The Weather is Fickle... Now more than ever, you hear "This is the coldest winter I can remember." NASA recorded the coldest temperatures in Earth's History recently. Some of you might be thinking “Big deal!” And yes, many of our readers have been dealing with the cold for a long time (especially you Midwesterners & Noreasterners) long enough that this...