In a recent study by Christopher M. Barnes and David T. Wagner of the Michigan State University, they found an increase in the number of job related injuries on Mondays directly following the switch to Daylight Saving Time in which an hour is lost.
During this day workers sustain more workplace injuries and of greater severity. [...]

Eight years may have passed but the effects of the 9/11 terrorist attacks can still be felt, both by the victims and the heroes. In fact, the heroes of 9/11 have become today’s victims. When people rushed to Ground Zero with the intent of helping and being of assistance in any way that they could, [...]

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We are counting down the Ten Most Dangerous Jobs in the country based on recent data gathered by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These 10 jobs have the highest risk of fatality in the country as demonstrated by their fatalities per 100,000 employees.
People always say that you can take all the [...]

There are a whole lot of things to know about safety on the job, especially if one belongs to the general industry or construction industry. This is why the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is very strict in making sure that workers (especially new ones) get the orientation, training, and education they need with [...]

OSHA may be known as the safety watchdog, but the agency also gives credit where credit is due. Whether a company complies or violates, OSHA does its job by making sure that safety is upheld in any industry as well as in every way possible.
A Wal-Mart employee’s death in Long Island last year led the [...]

Working during winter feels more like survival of the fittest than an everyday challenge. The risks are even tenfold for employees who have to work and drive outdoors. Here are nine tips that should keep you safe during this trying season.
 
1. Bring out those hands!
 
Hold it! Don’t remove those gloves or mittens yet. I mean, just think [...]

Being stubborn is a common human trait. It’s probably because defying authority comes with a certain degree of excitement and satisfaction. Sometimes we go ignoring instructions printed on boxes or painted on signs because we love taking shortcuts. There are other times when we put too much faith in ourselves, in other people [...]

Imagine living in the age of holos where you have the option to work from home every single day of your life. Of course you can travel and go on a vacation anytime because you’d always be virtually “on the field” or present wherever it is that you have to work. Just think about [...]

Every safety professional knows the importance of ergonomics. In the workplace alone, ergonomics plays a big role in ensuring not just the comfort of workers, but also their safety. Everything from the height of work tables to the adjustability of work chairs to the viewing angle of workers can make or break their safety [...]

In the past month, we ran 13 articles that offer tips and safety measures for eliminating and controlling different hazards in the workplace. From blindness and bone fractures to impalement and explosions, the compilation of tips below can save you from almost every possible danger on the job. Just click on a title to [...]