Logging is an extremely hazardous profession. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has consistently ranked it as one of the most hazardous industries. Logging professionals naturally make a lot of use of chainsaws as a part of their profession. So chainsaw safety
Power linemen face many electrical hazards as they work on live as well as dead electrical power lines. They may install or replace distribution equipment such as capacitor banks, distribution transformers on poles, insulators, and fuses, among other activities related to electrical lines. Linemen use
As workplace safety advocates become more powerful, their critics have also become more vocal. Topics of public safety often have very divided opinions. The topic of workplace safety is no exception. The problem is that we require health and safety regulations. What makes them so
Occupational Safety and Health is a multi-dimensional field that addresses people’s safety, health, and well-being in different workplaces. It aims to maintain a healthy and safe working environment for all stakeholders. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal regulatory agency. Its task is to
Arsenic toxicity is a medical condition that occurs due to elevated levels of arsenic in the body. So arsenic poisoning can occur over a brief period of time. So the symptoms may include vomiting, abdominal pain, encephalopathy, and watery diarrhea that contains blood. Long-term exposure
You may be unlikely to encounter an active shooter in an office or an educational institution. However, there is no harm in preparing yourself for such an unpleasant scenario. You should always hope for the best but prepare yourself for the worst. So active shooter
Workplace injuries cost American businesses billions of dollars every year. According to OSHA, employers pay $1 billion per week in workers’ compensation costs. Some costs come from the days that injured employees miss work. Injuries and accidents force injured employees to miss at least six
Ladders have a wide variety of domestic and industrial applications throughout the world. Construction workers all over the world use ladders in their various projects. So ladder safety is an important aspect of overall construction safety protocols. So the most common injury suffered by ladder
Over the past 200 years, the use of non-water-based chemicals has increased significantly. Naturally, exposure to the hazards associated with these chemicals, particularly in workplaces, has also increased. It is estimated that flammable or combustible liquids cause more than 51,000 home fires each year, resulting in
Cold stress occurs by driving down the skin temperature, and eventually the internal body temperature. When the body is unable to warm itself, it can lead to serious consequences. You can suffer cold-related illnesses. Injuries may occur as well, causing permanent tissue damage. It may
What is the definition of an Arc Flash? An arc flash is a light and heat produced from an electric arc. When supplied with sufficient electrical energy, it can result in an arc blast, which causes considerable damage, harm, fire, or injury. Electrical arcs experience
Many people, particularly those who do demanding labor in hot and humid working conditions, suffer from heat stress, particularly in the summer. Workers’ health and productivity are both adversely affected by excessive heat. Rashes, cramps, tiredness, and, in the worst-case scenario, heatstroke are all symptoms