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New Beryllium Standard Starting May 11th OSHA will begin to enforce a new standard concerning workers exposure to Beryllium. This timeframe will allow stakeholders to learn about the dangers and their obligations in protecting their employees from the dangerous chemical. The new rule is estimated to save nearly a hundred lives each year and prevent […]

Everyone who has used hammer most likely knows the pain of having hit his hand with a hammer. As painful as these accidents are, you likely went back to work, finishing whatever project your working on. Injuries with hand tools are a given, but when the tool you are using is a saw, or a […]

When it comes to suicide, there are many myths and stigmas surrounding the word. There is an average rate of 123 deaths by suicide per day, and the numbers are not dropping. Why are these numbers so high? There are many factors that are affecting its increase. Yet, the common factor that could potentially prevent […]

Everyone has had the importance of wearing your seatbelt drilled into their heads. Statistically, you are 50% more likely to survive an accident while wearing a seatbelt than when you aren’t. But what about on construction equipment? How much can seatbelts help you when you are not traveling at highway speeds? Is wearing seatbelts with […]

Technologies are advancing at an alarming rate. Things that seemed possible only in science fiction are becoming realities. With this change, comes drastic changes in the industry as well. But, even with new technologies, hazards still exist, and some are even more prone to workplace hazards. One example of this is the 3D printer. This […]

With the recent increase in snowfall people are finally getting the opportunity to break out their snowmobiles and hit the mountains.  In recent years snowmobiles have become more and more popular, but with it, the number of serious accidents and fatalities. Each year snowmobiles account for approximately 200 deaths and 14,000 injuries according to the […]

In the recent news, a story about a worker who lost both of his legs during a workplace accident involving an auger screw and a confined space has become known. On August 28th, two workers were using an auger screw in a confined space at the bottom of an industrial air filter device. In this […]

Earlier this year in Oklahoma, there was a major drilling rig explosion that lead to the death of five workers. The event is still under investigation to determine what caused the explosion, but through a preliminary report, the investigator has found that the fire was fed by an “uncontrolled gas release.” When the worker attempted […]

Considering the recent school shooting in Florida, we will be discussing what steps need to be taken to help with the grieving process and focusing on postvention techniques to limit suicidal efforts during these emotionally stressful moments. When events like this happen, there is a lot of loss and emotions run high. This loss leads […]

Protective clothing comes in many different materials: Cotton, Fire Resistant (FR), Arc Rated (AR), and other material types. Everyday wear made out of cotton lacks fire resistant qualities. When it comes to FR and AR clothing, all AR clothing is flame resistant, but not all FR clothing is Arc Rated. Make sure you always wear […]

What Are Avalanches? There is something beautiful about the mountains, all covered in white snow. It’s relaxing to escape from the bustle of reality, spending winter surrounded by mountains. The snow is a terrific spot to go skiing and snowboarding. In the United States alone, almost 15 million people ski and 7 million people snowboard. […]

When it comes to older models of vehicles, it can be difficult to find parts for it. This can lead to searching through many junk yards until you are lucky enough to stumble upon a used part. The thing is, there may be a way to make this search easier, and that way can be […]