Items Tagged with 'risk'

Safety debates surrounding hiking risks run parallel to opinions on workplace safety.

In today’s dynamic work environments, an increasing number of employees find themselves working alone.

There are several safety myths around lone worker safety that can harm the wellbeing of those performing their jobs alone.

In this article, we'll explore the intricacies of ergonomic hazards, from physical ailments like muscle strains and carpal tunnel syndrome to the broader implications they have in the workplace. We'll also explore OSHA's national emphasis program and uncover practical, impactful solutions that can be implemented across various work environments. 

Discussing short safety topics can be a great way to keep people aware of the potential risks in their line of work. These refreshers will elevate safety from a background issue to a top priority for all involved.

    Oil and gas industry data shows increases in fatal accidents. Here are three areas that need attention.

There are more than 100 different ways to weld metals together. With so many different ways to weld, types of metals, and filler materials comes many hazards such as flying particles, harmful dust, smoke, fumes, heat and light radiation.

These words keep surfacing at safety conferences, speeches, articles and conversations and paint a picture of the issues and trends important to the profession here in 2014: Value– as in, “What’s the value of having a safety professional around here?”