Animal/Insect Safety

Deer-vehicle collisions peak during the fall months, but you need to be careful year-round. The North Carolina Department of Transportation has advice for avoiding collisions when deer are nearby.

What are thermochromic solutions, and how can they help protect workers from arc flash hazards?

Topical insect repellents containing DEET are popular and have been shown to be effective. The concentration of DEET in a product reflects the period of time it’s expected to be effective.

Many people claim they “don’t work energized,” and so they don’t need NFPA 70E or personal protective equipment. Is this accurate? What do OSHA and NFPA 70E consider “energized work?”

Exposure to poisonous plants and venomous animals are common summertime hazards for outdoor workers.

You probably know about Lyme disease, and that it’s transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks. But have you heard of alpha-gal syndrome?

What are the common terms of protective apparel, and what do they mean?

What is the difference between an electrical risk assessment, a shock assessment and an arc flash assessment?

What is the leading cause of arc flash, and what procedural changes can be adopted to eliminate the threat?

Outdoor workers are unique in that they regularly share their workspaces with wasps, bees, hornets and other stinging insects. It’s important for workers to know how to respond to and treat stings, especially because some people may be allergic.