Occupational Health and Safety is a crucial aspect of every workplace regarding its fundamental operations and overall productivity. We explore OSHA’s role in promoting workplace safety, the importance of its regulations during the federal holidays, and why the authority’s standards should be maintained. Moreover, this
Introduction: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a vital organization dedicated to ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for millions of employees across the United States. Every year, OSHA releases a list of the top 10 most common violations to raise awareness and
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency responsible for ensuring safe and healthful working conditions in the United States. Employers, as well as employees, need to stay informed and compliant with OSHA regulations. In this blog, we will discuss the OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour courses, the benefits of obtaining an OSHA card, how to replace a lost card, and essential tips for maintaining compliance with OSHA standards.
Disclaimer: This Article provides general information about First Aid Basics, medical conditions, and treatments. The content is not advice and should not be used as such. Respiratory emergencies can be scary, but they don’t need to be. In most cases, they can be treated through
Electrical accidents can be devastating, and they are preventable. The construction industry has many unique working conditions and risks, but that doesn’t mean electrical safety is something you have to worry about. Observing safe electrical practices in the construction industry can reduce your risk of
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has renewed its 20-year training program with the Builders’ Association. The training program targets workers in construction in Missouri and Eastern Kansas. The program also focuses on reducing the number of injuries, illnesses, and fatalities resulting from construction’s top
Violence in the workplace is any type of violent act, usually in the form of physical abuse or threat, that puts an employee’s or several employees’ health and safety at risk. To stop such acts, businesses often provide workplace violence prevention education. NIOSH has defined
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
This weekend, we are celebrating our 245th Independence Day across our country. Yes, we are getting old. And what better way to wish Uncle Sam a big “happy birthday” than a good old fireworks display, hopefully with fireworks safety protocols. According to the American Pyrotechnics
The use of drugs and alcohol abuse at the workplace can have a negative impact on productivity and well-being. Not only may it hinder the performance of the person who is under the influence, but it may also jeopardize the individuals and other colleagues. It
all injuries resulting in missing workdays in 2001 0 % Heavy lifting at work is one of the main causes of occupational injuries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, shoulder and back injuries accounted for more than 36% of all injuries resulting in missing