NIOSH released “Soluciones Simples – Soluciones ergonómicas para trabajadores de la construcción”, a Spanish translation of “Simple Solutions – Ergonomics for Construction Workers”.
Construction is one of the most physically demanding occupations. Workers are exposed to different kinds of hazard on a daily basis. Falling from heights, electrocution and exposure to hazardous materials are just some [...]

Storms are always a big threat to employees working outdoors.  They bring about harsh winds that may cause falling trees, downed power lines, swaying of scaffolds and erosions in trenches.
But there’s another hazard that comes with storms and causes serious fatalities.   This is no other than lightning, one of the serious killers of outdoor workers. [...]

Falls are among the most common hazard in construction sites. Every year, hundreds of workers get injured or killed after falling from scaffolds, windows, roofs and ladders.

But even with the right kind of fall protection system, workers are under threat by another kind of fall: falling or flying objects. By wearing hard [...]

While a very basic tool, hammers can cause serious injury when not used properly. In fact, a misplace hammer alone can break a bone in your wrist, hand or fingers, as well as cause minor scrapes, cuts and bruising to any part of your body. Here are basic and very important guidelines in using [...]

1.   MSHA Update: Fire Prevention in Mining Sites with Better Conveyor Belts
Better selection of conveyor belts may just save a life. As a matter of fact, they can save hundreds of lives in a mining site by preventing fire hazards. That is, if they have an improved flame-resistant quality.

The Mine Safety [...]

1.  Vehicle Safety During Winter:  Safe Use of Snow Chains
The holidays have come and gone yet we’re still left with the torturing cold of winter. For many of us, going on the road does not just mean shoveling up snow and getting rid of ice. It also means driving with double caution.
Driving slowly is [...]

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 [...]

Happy New and Safer Year, everyone! With the swift dash of December and the holiday rush that came with it, I’m sure you have been pretty beat the past few weeks.  Up to now, your email inbox probably holds some holiday leftovers with all the spam and friendly greetings you received last month.
Today, I’ll give you a [...]

‘Tis the season to be cautious. While these days are merrier with colorful decors lining the streets and Christmas tunes wafting in the air, conditions on the job are dangerous now more than any time of the year. This is true for places where Christmas brings with it the torturing cold of winter.
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Okay a quick quiz for you. Name a major festive celebration that most likely cause electric shock, fire and falls both in homes and workplaces.
 
If you’re thinking Valentine’s Day, you’re dead wrong. But you’re forgiven in case your good sense of humor led you to this answer. After all, the day of hearts has the power [...]