S+H Staff

Back injuries are among the most common injuries in the workplace, incurring above-average workers’ comp­ensation costs. More than half of these injuries occur when employees try to lift objects.

Falling or flying objects on a worksite can expose workers to relatively minor injuries, such as cuts and abrasions, as well as more serious injuries, such as concussions or blindness.

How can an on-the-job employee safety awareness incentive program help promote off-the-job employee safety awareness?

How can ergonomic design in PPE help the aging worker?

We are a wholesaler with a small retail operation as well. Are we required to provide a Material Safety Data Sheet with every retail product sold? If so, must they be on paper or can we provide our customers with a Website link where they can obtain the MSDSs?

As temperatures begin to warm up, more people may take advantage of the weather and bike to work rather than drive or take public transportation. Although bike commuting is economical, environmentally friendly and a great way to get exercise, it can also be dangerous if bikers are not careful and mindful of the rules of the road.

A 32-year-old Hispanic laborer was killed when the side of an 8-foot trench collapsed. At the time of the incident, the victim was working as part of a five-man contractor crew excavating a concrete footing to support the concrete basement of a new single-family home.

Falls are the leading cause of nonfatal, unintentional injuries, affecting nearly 8 million individuals in 2005, according to the National Safety Council’s “Injury Facts.” Many of these falls involve ladders. Because a ladder is considered a basic tool, some people may discount the dangerous nature of them.

Our 2009 roster of 10 individuals is a mix of company leaders with diverse interests, from luxury transportation and utilities to construction and nuclear power.

Our 2009 roster of 10 individuals is a mix of company leaders with diverse interests, from luxury transportation and utilities to construction and nuclear power.