Safety Tips

Superficial frostbite, in which the skin feels cold and numb. The surface of the skin will have a white waxy look, with grayish-yellow patches in affected areas.

According to OSHA, the most common emergency small businesses must plan for is a fire. Fire extinguishers can be invaluable tools to help fight smaller fires in the workplace or to protect evacuation routes in the event of a larger one.

Do you have any tips for dealing with extreme cold weather?

Overloaded storage racks can be a major safety hazard. When the storage racks are filled with heavy material such as granite and marble, the risks become even greater.

Unsafe habits can develop from using portable power tools at home, and these habits can creep into the workplace

A driver was killed after being buried by mulch in his truck’s trailer at a solid waste dump site.

Shoveling and snowblowing can be potentially dangerous to your health if not performed properly

Roof bolter operators are killed at work more frequently than any other type of mine worker, according to the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

An 18-year-old laborer was killed after he became entangled in a portable mortar mixer at a residential construction site.

The risk of infection is an ever-present hazard in laboratories, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although advances have been made in technology and lab procedures, infections continue to occur.