Suggestions to Protect Employees from Heat-related Illnesses
According to OSHA, millions of employees across the country are exposed to heat within their workplaces. Employees can encounter occupational heat exposure in both indoor (e.g., kitchens, boiler rooms, manufacturing plants and warehouses) and outdoor (e.g.,...
OSHA Proposes Rule to Update Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) outlines requirements regarding labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for hazardous workplace chemicals throughout the United States. To align its requirements with the...
Tips for Controlling Wet Surfaces to Help Prevent Injury
Wet surfaces always present a hazard for residents, guests and staff. Water can come from rain, spills, wet winter conditions and activities that require the use of water, resulting in slippery conditions. Slipping on a wet surface can result in bruises, strains and...
Safety Update: Selecting Safe Sunglasses and the Dangers of Falling Objects
Selecting Safe Sunglasses It is important to protect your eyes from sun damage when working outdoors in the hot summer sun. After all, any amount of time in the sun can expose you to a variety of eye complications, such as cataracts and cancer. What’s more, sunlight...