Safety Tips

First aid for seizures

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 out of 10 people will experience a seizure in their lifetime.

Avoid parking lot hazards

Many employees begin and end their workday in parking lots, but they may overlook the potential dangers of the area.

Stretching, resistance training programs could limit MSDs: study

Toronto – Workplace training programs that emphasize stretching and resistance can help prevent and manage upper-extremity musculoskeletal disorders, according to a recent report.

Cal/OSHA proposes rule to address workplace violence in health care

Sacramento, CA – The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board has proposed a new regulation that aims to protect health care industry employees from workplace violence.
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OSHA launches emphasis program for poultry industry in South

Dallas – Citing the increased risk of injury and illness among poultry workers, OSHA has launched a Regional Emphasis Program focusing on the poultry industry in four southern states.

Mold in the workplace: What you need to know

Mold can grow virtually anywhere and generally is not a problem. However, issues arise when mold grows indoors.

NIOSH: Convenience stores lack precautions to deter robberies, prevent violence

Morgantown, WV – Despite robbery-related violence being the leading cause of death in the retail industry, many Texas convenience store owners fail to take precautions that could prevent robberies and protect workers from violence, according to a new NIOSH study.

Combustible dust hazards

Dust may look innocuous, but given the right circumstances, it can be deadly.
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FACEValue: Mechanic crushed by dozer

A 70-year-old heavy-equipment mechanic was fatally crushed while lowering a dozer. The victim had worked as a diesel and heavy mechanic for many years.

Fire safety: Every worker plays a role

When it comes to fire safety on the job, everyone can play a role – not only by recognizing hazards but also by taking action to resolve them.

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