Stay Safe in Confined Spaces
Confined spaces don't look that dangerous, but they have many hidden hazards. Confined spaces are often not well ventilated, causing them to contain insufficient oxygen or hazardous levels of toxic gases. Working in a tight space can prevent a worker from keeping a...
Prevent Hearing Loss When Workers Are in Noisy Environments
Exposure to excessive noise at work is one of the most common workplace hazards. The National Institute For Occupational Safety And Health (NIOSH) estimates that 30 million Americans are exposed to hazardous levels of noise in their workplace. Effect of Excessive...
Ways of Controlling Chemical Exposure
If your company uses hazardous chemicals, you'll need to mitigate your employees' exposure to them. Chemicals and toxic substances can create a wide range of health problems, such as irritation, sensitization, and carcinogenicity. They can also cause severe burns....
Prevent Construction-Related Falls: National Safety Stand-Down
Falls from elevation accounted for more than 37% of all construction-related deaths in 2019, claiming the lives of 401 construction workers according to the most recent data available from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. This type of accident is an all too common...
Lessons from a Trench Collapse in Asheville
On Tuesday, a construction worker was buried up to his waist after a trench wall collapsed on top of him at a jobsite in Asheville, NC. Rescue workers dug for several hours before the individual was freed and taken to a local hospital. His story had a happier ending...
Nail Gun Safety: Avoid an ER Visit
Nail guns have helped modernize the construction industry. In a split second, you can place a nail without ever picking up a hammer. But the power and speed behind this indispensable tool create significant safety risks for workers, especially for those without the...
Be Confident You’re Ready for OSHA with a Mock Inspection
OSHA inspections can be stressful, especially if you're not sure you're ready. But a mock OSHA inspection can give you peace of mind that you're prepared. Why Conduct a Mock Inspection One of the services we provide for clients is a mock OSHA inspection. These...
Resources for Compliance, and How Safety Improves Your Bottom Line
OSHA has created a resource center for business owners that offers FAQs on safety topics, including: whether you're covered by OSHA what safety regulations apply to your company how to identify and control safety and health hazards in your workplace how to access your...
Printable OSHA Computer Workstation Checklist Helps Pinpoint Ergonomic Trouble Spots
Few people consider an office environment to be a dangerous one. But those who sit at a desk all day are vulnerable to injury if they aren't aware of ergonomics. Many employers overlook safety procedures for office workers due to the perceived low-risk environment...
New Guidance from OSHA on COVID-19
The toll that COVID-19 has taken on America has been a steep one. With over 400,000 dead and millions out of work, this pandemic is testing the resilience of US companies and the labor force that supports them. In an effort to better protect workers from the...
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