Most people spend months getting into the rhythm of remote work. Many Americans are trying to get that rhythm down with day’s notice. COVID-19 has made it to nearly every state including Alabama. With at least 28 confirmed cases (as of midday March 16) in Sweet Home Alabama, some businesses are telling their employees to […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration reminds us that any incidents of employees contracting the novel coronavirus at work are recordable illnesses, subject to the same rules and failure-to-record fines as other workplace injuries and illnesses. While OSHA specifically exempts employers from recording incidents of employees contracting common colds and the flu in the workplace, […]
Do you and your family know what to do if you are stranded in your car in a winter storm? Are your team members and employees prepared for winter driving this season? Stay safe this winter holiday season by planning ahead and making good choices while traveling. When preparing to travel, be aware of current […]
Seconds count, when burns occur. Burns need to be cooled immediately. Otherwise, the heat will continue to destroy the surrounding and underlying tissue, and may even progress into a second or third-degree burn. This will present serious complications for the patient both in cost and on-going treatment. Here are four critical steps you should take […]
School Bus Safety Week From Oct. 21 to Oct. 25 National School Bus Safety Week reminds drivers to keep an eye out for buses. Lisa Beech, transportation director for the Pearl River County School District, said it is important to remember school bus safety all year long. “We’ve still got a public that doesn’t view […]
Ladders are a leading cause of Workplace injuries and come in at #6 for the Top 10 2019 OSHA Violations Ladders are a simple tool, yet thousands of injuries occur each year from incorrect use and lack of safety checks. While there are many variations of ladders the steps needed to safely use and […]
Columbus, Ohio — OSHA is hitting hard at the issue of lockout/tag-out and machine safety guarding and putting a laser focus on amputations that could result from failure to disconnect all energy before servicing and maintenance of industrial machines. That was the message from two lawyers who spoke at the Environmental Health and Safety Summit. “When […]
Forklift Safety Elements – Know About Load Basics OSHA advises operators to check loads before picking them up with the forks, ensuring the load’s stability and dimensions will allow for safe transport. Move squarely in front of the load and move the forks apart as far as possible before driving them under the load. Make […]
The American Heart Association consistently supports and promotes CPR classes for people not in the medical profession—so when someone has a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital or medical facility, there will be a higher chance of a bystander stepping in to perform lifesaving CPR while the victim waits for emergency response teams to arrive. Studies […]
Razor blades are an essential part of many everyday business tasks. One of the crucial aspects of using them is to make sure that they are properly disposed of after they have become dull. Razor blades are an essential part of many everyday business tasks. One of the crucial aspects of using them is to […]
