In any workplace, safety should always be a top priority. Not only does it protect employees from harm, but it also ensures productivity and boosts morale. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) plays a pivotal role in regulating and enforcing safety standards across various industries in the United States. However, creating a safe work […]
Businesses of all sizes need to be aware of safety standards that are put in place to protect workers from harm. Unfortunately, there are those who choose to ignore these standards and the potential consequences of doing so are severe, including penalties and the possibility of losing your business license altogether. Read on to learn […]
As an employee in the United States, it’s important to know your rights as they relate to your job. One of the most important aspects of any job is knowing how to be safe at work. This means understanding how to best protect yourself against hazards in the workplace, whether those hazards are physical or […]
If you’re an employer or the owner of your own business, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specific rules and regulations that govern your workplace. If you fail to follow these rules, you can receive penalties, fines, and even end up in court if an employee gets injured or sick due to unsafe […]
According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are roughly 350,000 fire-related incidents in the United States each year. Many of these incidents occur in businesses, and even more occur in workplaces with up to 100 employees. The reason that so many fires and other emergencies happen in businesses? Most companies don’t have an emergency […]
What Employers Need to Know About OSHA? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, has been around since 1971 as an agency that helps protect American workers from any kind of hazards on the job. But what are these hazards? What should employers know about OSHA? And why does this matter to employers in […]
Companies that provide risk-free working conditions to their employees are the ones that succeed the most, and it’s not just because it keeps their workers from getting hurt on the job. Workers are happier and more productive when they feel valued, cared for, and safe at work, which means the business as a whole will […]
When it comes to workplace safety, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. Even if you think your business has very little risk of workplace injury or illness, it’s still important to check with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to ensure that you’re fully compliant with federal workplace standards and regulations. What […]
Trench foot occurs when an individual spending long periods of time in cold, wet, conditions. It is a type of tissue damage and can lead to swelling, pain, and other disturbances in the feet. If left untreated, trench foot can lead more serious injury to the skin, muscles, blood vessels, and nerves. Therefore, it is […]
With Winter right around the corner, we must discuss the dangers not only cold temperatures bring, but also the dangers high winds present. High winds can cause serious injuries on the jobsite. Either by causing someone to slip or by knocking an object over, there are countless possible injuries that could occur, unless proper procedures […]