Hearing Protection Devices Hearing protection devices (HPDs), including earplugs and earmuffs, can effectively reduce exposure to hazardous workplace noise. However, hearing protection provides its intended protection only when it is properly...
CAL/OSHA Heat Stress Changes Over the objections of employer groups and applause from labor representatives, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board approved major revisions to the state's heat illness prevention standard. Executive Officer...
Handle Glass Safely Glass is common in many workplaces, but broken or damaged glass can cause serious cuts, puncture wounds, eye injuries, and exposure to hazardous or infectious materials. Safe storage,...
Fall Protection Falls remain one of the leading causes of fatalities in construction. Taking a few extra minutes to install or use proper fall protection is far more important than saving...
Electrical Safety - Working Safely Around Electricity Electricity is essential on construction sites and in industrial workplaces, but improper use can cause severe shock, electrocution, burns, fires, and explosions. Electrical hazards...
Don’t Take Back Problems Sitting Down Many employees spend a significant part of the workday sitting—at a desk, operating equipment, or driving. Prolonged sitting, poor posture, limited movement, and poorly adjusted...
Africanized Honey Bee - Be Informed Africanized honey bees are a hybrid of African and European honey bees. They are similar in appearance to European honey bees and their individual stings...
Ladder Safety Ladder safety requires selecting the right ladder, inspecting it before use, setting it up correctly, and following safe climbing practices to prevent falls and serious injuries. Ladders are common on...
Hazard Communication Checklist Hazardous chemicals are used in many workplaces and may present health, fire, reactivity, or other physical hazards. An effective Hazard Communication Program helps ensure employees know what chemicals...
Summer Alert - Heat Stress The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced the launch of its annual Campaign to Prevent Heat Stress in Outdoor Workers. For...