Safety Tips

On the day of the incident, the worker arrived at the company shop a few minutes before his employer. When the employer arrived, he saw the truck’s rear cargo doors open, walked toward them and looked inside.

Unintentional overdose deaths in the workplace involving drugs or alcohol have increased more than 600% since 2011, according to Injury Facts – an online source of preventable death and injury statistics compiled by the National Safety Council.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are “almost everywhere,” according to the Texas Department of Insurance.

Cut-off saws “make demanding cuts possible, but if not handled properly, they pose serious risks,” leaving “no room for error,” warns a recent fact sheet from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training.

A 20-year-old wash bay attendant had worked for his employer, a commercial trucking company that transports compressed liquefied petroleum gases, for five months.

Flooding, excess rainwater or damaged plumbing can result in your work facility taking in water. That can lead to mold growth.

Does your job require you to work with sharp tools such as knives, scissors, box cutters or razor blades?

A 29-year-old roofer was on a crew installing roofing insulation and skylights on a large industrial building. He had worked for his employer for 16 months.

Acclimatization is the process your body goes through as it adapts to changes in its environment.

San Francisco — Employers at poultry- and pork-processing plants can help reduce musculoskeletal injuries by providing care beyond first aid and encouraging workers to report symptoms early, a University of California researcher contends.