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Safety Threats to Amazon Workers

Many Americans take advantage of online shopping from mega-retailers like Amazon for their purchases. Consumers gain online convenience, speed, and an endless selection of goods, but for workers in the warehouse industry, risks are growing as this segment of the economy increases. Speed can come at an unacceptable cost for those employed in large shipping… Read More »

Symptoms of Mold in the Workplace

Mold may naturally occur, but it does not belong in an office, manufacturing facility, or other job site. When allowed to grow without remediation, mold can become a source of significant health problems in workers and anyone who stays in the workplace an extended length of time. Mold can also begin to destroy the physical… Read More »

National Miners Day

Miners represent grit and honorable work in often difficult conditions. An iconic American labor workforce, miners symbolize a bygone era of the industrial age, but the industry continues to produce materials needed worldwide to support innumerable manufacturing and engineering efforts that keep the world turning. Every year on December 6, the contributions of today’s miners… Read More »

Cold Weather Working Conditions

Anyone working in sub-freezing temperatures should be aware of the dangers. Workers who are not used to working in the cold should know the risks and warning signs of cold exposure, but those who routinely work in the cold should remain vigilant about low-temperature safety and cold-relief techniques. Employees and managers should take hazards associated… Read More »

Holiday Worker Safety

With the coming holiday season, many American workplaces experience a surge in production, demand, and seasonal employees. The holiday rush can make for extra stress and a time crunch both on and off the job, and for those in workplaces dealing with a holiday surge, it can also bring health and safety hazards. The season… Read More »

Lung Wellness and Safety Practices for the Workplace

Workers often take their lung health for granted. To shine the spotlight on the importance of lung health on and off the job, employers should remind workers about lung wellness and the safety measures and regulations to help keep lungs working at maximum capacity. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has several regulations and… Read More »