S+H Staff

America's obesity epidemic and its effect on PPE and workplace safety

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that sitting for long periods of time at work can increase your risk of stress and strain.

While prevention is the best way to avoid fires in your workplace, knowing how to quickly and correctly respond in the event of a fire can save lives.

A 68-year-old boat repairman died from burns he received from a fire caused by an exploding battery. The victim was connecting a battery charger to a battery when the battery exploded.

The use of farm irrigation systems brings with it an increased risk of electrocution. Safe Electricity, a public awareness campaign created by the Urbana, IL-based Energy Education Council, urges workers to know and follow proper safety precautions to avoid electrical injuries when operating and handling watering systems.

Industry heightens efforts to prevent incidents

Advisory committee wants OSHA to rescind interim standard

Identifying stressed, angry workers can help prevent workplace violence

One of the most difficult decisions an employer has to make is whether to terminate an employee. This also is one of the most potentially volatile situations in terms of violence.

How can visual communications markings (signs, labels, banners, tags, tapes, etc.) be used to enhance safety within a facility?