Tag Archives: workplace safety

Preventing Carpal Tunnel, Muscle Strains, Fall Downs and other Workplace Injuries

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 3 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses -->

Staggering Number of Construction Site Fatalities Continues to Grow

In the U.S. more than 900 construction workers were killed in 2015 alone*. While the -->

Schenectady County Company Fined After Fatal Explosion

Last October two asphalt workers were killed on the job in a flash fire/explosion. A -->

How Employers Are Failing their Staff

The National Safety Council asked approximately 2,000 workers about the safety culture in their workplace, -->

2016 Top 10 Workplace Violations

Every year OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) publishes the year’s top 10 most -->

Does Your Workplace Have an Injury Free Culture?

Every day workers are hurt on the job, often at no fault of their own. -->

Causes of Workplace Injuries Explored

In many areas of upstate New York business is booming, from the possibility of ‘Lego -->

Creating a Safe Driving Program for Workers

Every year, motor vehicle accidents at work cost employers $60 billion in medical care, legal -->

Reducing Workplace Accidents: What Employers Should be Doing

All hazards identified by risk assessment should be addressed. The type of hazard, the degree -->

Electrical Safety Tips for the Workplace

Electrocution is one of the leading causes of fatalities in the workplace. Below are five -->

Explosion at Tonawanda Coke Corp. Results in Serious Safety Violations and $161,100 in US DOL OSHA Fines

Tonawanda Coke Corp. and Kirchner LLC face a total of $161,100 in fines from the -->

Fire Safety in the Workplace

It’s important to be prepared in case of a fire emergency at work. The key -->

Skid Steer Loader Safety Tips for the Workplace

A skid steer is one of the most diverse pieces of equipment in the construction -->

5 Workplace Safety Tips for Today’s Worker

June is National Safety Month so check out these simple safety tips for the average -->

Call for Safety Measures Following Increase in Work-Related Cancer Cases

BOHS, the chartered society for worker health protection, are calling on employers to comply with -->

Eye Safety Checklist for the Workplace

Taking the proper safety measures to protect your eyes in the workplace is extremely important. -->

Job Site Safety: 12 Hazards that Cause Injuries and Deaths

The workplace can be extremely dangerous if proper precautions aren’t taken. It’s also important to -->

Workplace Safety Tips

Here are some general precautions you should always take while on the job to avoid -->