A burn can be painful or painless, according to the degree. The degree of a burn is determined by its location on the body and the number of skin layers affected. A burn can be caused by heat, electricity, chemicals, or radiation. The first response in a burn situation is...
A burn can be painful or painless, according to the degree. The degree of a burn is determined by its location on the body and the number of skin layers affected. Heat, electricity, chemicals, or radiation can cause a burn. The first response in a burn situation is to stop...
Back injuries are the most common injury in the workplace and the cause of most missed work time. The injury can be caused by a strain, spasm, or sprain to the ligaments or muscles of the back. This can happen due to lifting something that’s too heavy or over-extending (overstretching)...
There are approximately 400,000 back injuries each year. They are the leading source of lost time injuries and cost billions of dollars annually, not to mention the hours, days, or even months of disabling pain. In construction work, material is constantly being moved or lifted, and most often the lifter...
January is National Radon Action month, and many people don’t realize that radon is the second leading cause of lung disease, right behind smoking/vaping. The Environmental Protection Agency, the American Lung Association, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention all have information on their websites about radon, its effects,...
January is National Radon Action month, and many people don’t realize that radon is the second leading cause of lung disease, right behind smoking/vaping. The Environmental Protection Agency, the American Lung Association, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention all have information on their websites about radon, its effects,...
Good housekeeping is a very important safety concern. This should not be a surprise, especially when we consider all the many articles normally necessary in a productive work area. Even materials lying around could easily be ready to present troubling conditions. Items that are not normally considered hazardous can become...
We collect many articles to work within our work areas. Materials lying around can easily be ready to present us with some troubling conditions. Many items are not normally considered hazardous but can easily become hazardous especially when they might become trip, contact, puncture or splinter hazards. Good housekeeping is...
What are the best ways to prevent cold stress injuries and illnesses, and what is the best clothing to wear in cold environments? Cold stress isn’t just a hazard for outdoor workers. Anyone working in a cold environment may be at risk for cold stress. This could include an indoor...
Prolonged exposure to cold and/or freezing temperatures while on the job may cause serious health problems such as trench foot, frostbite, and hypothermia. In extreme cases, exposure to cold temperatures can lead to death. Important Tips to Prevent Cold Stress: Wear proper clothing for cold, wet, and windy conditions; Take...