SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Wearing costume contact lenses on Halloween can be a real scream....
Research shows sitting may be the most dangerous thing you do all day.
While some statistics show a decline in worker injuries, it may not necessarily mean those jobs are getting safer
Hazardous materials/dangerous goods need to be handled with utmost care and consideration of the dangerous nature. Any misdeclaration, miscommunication or incorrect documentation could have severe consequences and could prove disastrous to human lives on ships or airplanes. In the IMDG or the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, substances are divided into 9 classes. A substance with …
It seems like everyone I know who had a trampoline as a kid also has a story about breaking their leg, or their arm, or personally witnessing some heinous injury. Trampolines have only gotten more popular in recent years, and they’ve gotten safer, too, with nets and spring covers—so are they still a broken leg waiting to happen?
Is your day not complete without the adrenaline rush that comes with a close call?
Twice as many kids suffer from food allergies as previously thought. Is there anything you can do?
A recent study shows that the turnout gear firefighters wear is full of chemicals to keep it dry, but those chemicals, known as PFAS, have been known to be toxic and may be contributing to diseases.
Whether you visit a coworker in a large apartment complex or swing by your local big box store to pick up some paper towels, you don't expect a visit to public facilities to end in injury. Like m
Who needs Dangerous Goods training? That’s easy. Training is mandated by law for anyone involved in the transport of Dangerous Goods. There are very few exceptions to the rule. But who needs what kind of training? That’s a more complicated question. Employers are responsible for making sure every employee is trained for every DG function...
There are two reasons every organization that handles Dangerous Goods must conduct DG training: Regulations require that hazmat employees receive function-specific hazmat training. Training helps employees do their jobs better, which makes hazmat shipping safer and more efficient. Most businesses in the hazmat supply chain recognize that #2 is even more important than #1, and...
Holly came to my bedroom door, gasping for breath and terrified. She was struggling to get any words out, and all I could hear her saying was, 'Mum, I can’t breathe'.
Roofers have one of the most dangerous occupations among all workers. Every year more than hundred of them are dying in fall accidents. According to the most recent statistics, among the 401 fall ...
Arc flash is a dangerous occupational hazard. Do you know how to keep yourself and your co-workers safe?
Everyone knows that construction jobs—including those involving heavy tools and machinery—are dangerous work environments. However, seemingly less
According to Boeing, 49% of all fatal plane accidents happen during the final descent and landing phases of the average flight, while 14% happen during takeo...
Why laws requiring helmets actually lead to more injuries
No doubt you've felt it lately. Runny nose? Check. Itchy, watery eyes? Check, check. Sneezing? Yep, got that too.
The risk of coming in contact with hazardous materials is present in a variety of workplaces, including industries that may not seem so apparent. For instance, ordinary cleansers we come into cont…
Learn how to protect workers from chemicals using this guide to identifying and limiting construction welding hazards.
Did you know anti-reflective lens coatings play a big role in how you see, how you look, and how your eyes feel at the end of the day?