Resources

Washington — In response to multiple studies showing that firefighters are at an increased risk for many types of cancers, the National Volunteer Fire Council and four other organizations have developed a poster intended to help firefighters understand their risks and take action to protect themselves.

Washington — Fires and explosions from flammable atmospheres in confined spaces are the most common causes of hot work-related fatalities among workers, the Chemical Safety Board states in a recently released fact sheet.

“Overthinking is something we all do from time to time,” says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who shares techniques he uses to reduce anxiety and negative thoughts.

Washington — OSHA and the trucking industry have partnered on a flier intended to raise awareness of the three most common hazards tractor-trailer drivers face after reaching their destinations.

How well do you deal with the unexpected? Veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk shares how you can “pump up your flexibility muscle” to better handle life’s twists and turns.

Washington — To help employers prepare for the fifth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, set to take place May 7-11, OSHA is offering a number of online resources.

Washington — For oil and gas workers, fatigue caused by a combination of long work hours and lengthy commutes can contribute to motor vehicle crashes – the leading cause of death in the industry, a new fact sheet from NIOSH states.

Experts from Centurion Safety Products and the University of Warwick detail why Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) used in the manufacture of above-the-neck safety equipment is “the optimal choice to protect your most important asset.”

Vienna, VA — Motor vehicle crashes cost U.S. employers up to $47.4 billion annually in direct expenses, according to the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety, which has developed a calculator to help organizations determine their own costs.

At times, we let our senses lead us – “especially when they provide us with a reward for a harmful habit,” says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk. Hawk offers tips for harnessing the senses to “inspire and help us perform better.”