Welding Hazards and Welding Safety—An Overview
The statistics regarding the dangers of welding are daunting to read. More than 560,000 workers are injured each year from welding accidents, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For...
A Safety Guide to Electrical Hazards
How many electrical hazards can you count around you right now? Unless you are off-grid, there’s at least a handful of electrical outlets and electrical tools nearby you right now....
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Ladder Inspections and Checklists for Ladder Safety
Falls from ladders are completely preventable, yet they still occur thousands of times throughout the year. Ladder citations were number 3 in the list of top OSHA violations for 2021....
Managing Chemical Hazards in the Workplace
The risk of chemical exposure is a part of daily life, both at home and at work. But even though we encounter chemicals all day, we should still be intentional...
Chemical Hazards in the Workplace: An Overview
How many hazardous chemicals do your teams encounter at work every day? The figure is almost certainly higher than you might think. When the chemicals on your premises are deemed...
Protective Systems for Trench Safety
With an average of 19 trench fatalities per year, protective systems are essential for trench safety. These fatalities and accidents are preventable. Sloping, shoring, shielding, and benching help prevent the...
Hearing Protection in the Workplace
According to the CDC, tens of millions of workers are potentially exposed every year to damaging noise. Hearing loss is a preventable condition, and employers are responsible for providing hearing...
A Safety Guide to Industrial Robotics Hazards
Industrial robotics offer automation that can enhance safety, but the robotics themselves can introduce their own hazards. According to the World Robotics 2021 Industrial Report by the International Federation of...