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 -->
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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 -->