Items Tagged with 'Weather'

Albany, NY — Recently introduced legislation in New York is aimed at protecting workers from extreme temperatures in both indoor and outdoor work settings.

New York — In response to the recent deaths of four New York City construction employees in separate workplace incidents, the NYC Department of Buildings has launched a winter construction safety campaign.

Arlington, VA — As winter approaches, the Mine Safety and Health Administration has released best practices aimed at reducing hazards related to cold weather.

Everyone who lives in an area where wintertime brings snow or ice should have a good pair of winter boots to help them stay safe.

You wake up to find Mother Nature has dumped a foot of snow on your driveway. Time to bring out the snowblower! Before you do, let’s review some safety tips.

Raynaud’s phenomenon – sometimes called Raynaud’s syndrome or disease – is a disorder of blood circulation in the fingers and toes (and less commonly in the ears and nose). The cause: Several.

Fall is the perfect time to get your home ready for winter weather. By taking steps now, you’ll be able to stay snug and warm indoors by the time the first flurry flies. Here’s what to do.

Corvallis, OR — When temperatures rise, so do the rates of traumatic injuries among outdoor workers, according to the results of a recent Oregon State University study.

How can emergency responders best be prepared with proper respiratory protection this hurricane season?

How does facility safety go beyond building infrastructure and protocol during hurricane season?