Machine guards protect workers from coming into direct contact with the most dangerous parts of a machine and also from flying debris emitted by working machines. Despite machine guards being required by standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), some 18,000 worker injuries and 800 fatalities occur each year in American workplaces.… Read More »
Workers who choose jobs in retail settings often appreciate the benefits that come with the retailing environment. Retail can be fast paced, give workers the opportunity to meet new people, and provide a consistent paycheck. Yet retail work can be hazardous, too, accounting for around 3 percent of all workplace illnesses and injuries according to… Read More »
Construction cranes are used to lift, lower, and transport objects around the job site. Without them, it would be nearly impossible to build and deconstruct buildings, bridges, and other major structures. The size and weight of this equipment poses a significant risk not only to the crane operators themselves, but also to any workers and… Read More »
Landscape workers are some of the hardest workers out there. It is a tough job to do, especially given the heat of summer. Homeowners have to rely on landscapers to make their yards and homes look beautiful from the outside, and as with any job that is physically demanding there will be risks of work-related… Read More »
More than 11 million workers are employed in the construction industry in the United States. The construction industry has the nation’s highest fatality rate. That means millions of workers are risking their lives to improve infrastructure and build homes and other structures. Current and emerging technologies are making it possible to improve safety in the… Read More »
You may rarely think about your footwear when working. But in certain industries, wearing the right footwear can prevent injuries or at least lessen the damage done to your foot if you are in a workplace accident. Especially for construction workers, protective footwear provides an extra layer of protection. Whether you need shoes that… Read More »
The wintertime weather can get very cold in the Mid-Atlantic states and Northeastern United States. Lows routinely dip below freezing and commonly dip down into the teens or worse. Also, snowfall could become heavy at times. The human body reacts differently to cold work conditions than it does to warm work conditions. Pulled muscles, strained… Read More »
The threat of being hit by a falling object is a serious concern on construction sites and other similar workplaces. Approximately 50,000 workplace injuries occur each year as a result of workers being struck by a falling object, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). These accidents happen when a person working on… Read More »
Maintaining a safe electrical workplace and adhering to safe electrical practices have been of concern because of the connection between electricity and fires and unwanted injuries from misuse. In the United States today, there are multiple levels of governmental rules, from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) down to the states to local authorities,… Read More »
Outdoor work can be brutal, even in mild weather. A great number of people spend some or nearly all their time working outdoors year-round or seasonally. Examples include those who work at: Construction sites Farms and farm stands Forests and parklands Gardens and landscaping sites Marinas and campgrounds Big box stores stocking outdoor supplies There… Read More »
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