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Everything you need to know about Digital Eye Strain in 2022: the 20 20 20 Rule and other ergonomic concerns
In the United States, two out of three people report digital eye strain (DES), a series of unpleasant symptoms related to frequent use of computer monitors, tablet computers, …
Safety Moment Ideas for Toolbox Talks
Ideas, Examples, & Tips According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), about 2.4 million employees were treated in emergency departments for w…
What Is Safety Culture?
Safety In the U.S., workplace accidents account for nearly 5,000 deaths each year. This means that on average, an employee dies every 99 minutes. Additionally, the Bureau of L…
What Are Bloodborne Pathogens
What are Bloodborne Pathogens? Pathogens are infectious microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, that can cause life-threatening diseases. Similar to a parasite, these mic…
Unsafe Working Conditions
What is a Worker?The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970 had one primary purpose: to make work safe for all employees. Unfortunately, before OSHA, the average nu…
What to Do If You Feel That an OSHA Inspection Is Needed
Questions You Should Be Asking One day while working, you notice a tank of propane near each welding station in your workplace. Employees are using torches to cut metal with t…
What Does OSHA Stand for? OSHA Coverage, Rules, Standards, and Regulations
What is OSHA?The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a division of the United States Department of Labor that was established in 1970 and functions primari…
Creating the Most Effective Safety Management System Possible is Critical and Every Employer’s Ultimate Responsibility
What is Safety Management? Safety management, also called a safety management system (SMS), refers to programs within a company that prevent employee injuries, illnesses, deat…
Why HR Should Conduct Self-Audits and the Benefits
What Does It Mean To Self-Audit? A self-audit is a multi-step process that, in this specific case, Human Resources (HR) can follow to reduce risks and mistakes within an organ…
Why Create a Skill Training Matrix? What is a Training Matrix? Risks and Benefits
What Is a Safety Training Matrix? Simply put, a training matrix is a way for an employer to track their employees’ training and expertise in different fields. You may also hea…
OSHA Training Courses Online | Safety Training Courses
Safety training courses take many forms, but online training is the most highly recommended. Benefits of taking online safety courses Where to find effective online safety tra…
What Is a Hazard?
What Does “Hazard” Mean? In regards to the workplace, a hazard is any source of potential danger or harm. If there is any chance that something in the workplace can cause harm…
