Seasonal Safety

Columbus, OH – An average of 11,500 people are treated at emergency rooms for injuries and medical emergencies related to snow shoveling each year, according to a report released Jan. 17 by the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

USFA, NFPA launch winter fire safety initiative

Deer and other wildlife often cross our paths during the fall season. What should I keep in mind whi

CDC: Influenza fatality rates vary widely

Can you provide some guidelines for working in hot environments? How long should employees be allowe

Those working outdoors in the summer – or working indoors in hot environments such as bakeries, laundries and manufacturing plants – can be at risk of a number of heat-induced disorders.

What preventive measures can I take to avoid heat stress?

USFA: Grill fires present summertime risk

Working outside in the spring months may mean working alongside insects and animals that could pose a threat to workers. OSHA offers the following tips for avoiding such injuries when working outdoors.

'Herd immunity' can help prevent spread of flu: study