Workers are sometimes asked to use chemicals. This doesn’t necessarily mean that they are intentionally handling hazardous materials. It could be as simple as a janitor who is asked to use certain chemical cleaners. They don’t think of their job as being particularly...
Working at heights, with potentially slippery surfaces and the elements against you, roofers must be constantly vigilant to maintain safety standards. Proper equipment, training and adherence to safety protocols can significantly reduce the risk of injury. Before any...
Working in the open during the hottest days of the year in California is not a safe undertaking. Nor is working in spaces that aren’t properly ventilated and cooled when temperatures skyrocket. Nonetheless, many workers are exposed to serious heat-related dangers...
Roadside work can be perilous due to the proximity to fast-moving traffic. Ensuring safety is critical. It requires a combination of proper training, equipment and adherence to safety protocols. Safety training provides workers with the knowledge and skills to...
It turns out the old saying holds true: it’s not just the heat, it’s the humidity. Humidity plays a significant role in how our bodies tolerate heat. A mixture of high heat and humidity can be especially dangerous for those with physically demanding jobs — but how hot...
Many warehouse employees are paid well for their hard work. They spend many hours of the day tirelessly helping the economy by transporting produce, valuable goods and medicine. But, this job isn’t without some issues. In general, warehouse workers are at high risk of...
In an ideal world, all jobs would be carried out at eye level. Unfortunately, things are rarely this straightforward and workers are often required to work from a height. This is where ladders come into play. A ladder gives you access to points that are out of reach. ...
Various careers, including those in the manufacturing and construction industries, require the use of a hard hat. Many people know that this piece of personal protective equipment reduces the effects of a hit to the head, but they may not realize that some hard hats...
Many people think that desk work is safe for workers, but this isn’t always the case. There are some injuries that these workers may suffer. One of these is a neck injury. Most of the day, people who work at a computer often look down to see the screen. When...
It happens to the most cautious of workers and yet its implications could be as benign as minor bruises or as devastating as paralysis or even death, in worst-case scenarios. Depending on the severity of the impact, injuries resulting from trips, slips and falls can...
