The National Safety Council hopes everyone can give thanks for safely reaching their destinations this Thanksgiving. More than 400 people could lose their lives on the roads this Thanksgiving weekend and the National Safety Council is calling on drivers to be vigilant about safety while traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday period. read more
Read more →New report shows that although cigarette smoking in the U.S. has declined, a new report shows that 40 percent of cancers are caused by tobacco use. A new study released by the CDC shows tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States. According to the study, Forty percent of cancers
Read more →The update to the Walking-Working Surfaces standard, which includes a new section that establishes requirements for using personal fall protection, will affect employees at 7 million workplaces. By updated its general industry Walking-Working Surfaces standards specific to slip, trip and fall hazards, OSHA on Nov. 17 took steps to reduce injuries and fatalities for 112
Read more →Winter is coming, and prepping workers for cold temperatures should start well before the first snowflake falls. Proper PPE should include multiple layers of protection, both moisture-wicking and wind-resistant, as well as gloves and hard hat liners. Dressing improperly, wetness/dampness and preexisting conditions can contribute to cold stress and hypothermia, a condition that occurs when
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