1/18/2018 Chemicals are part of our daily life. We use them in industry, office environments, and scientific research as well as in our homes. And while we typically think of dangerous or hazardous chemicals as items used for industrial purposes, some of the most potent chemicals are used in our Read more
11/20/2017 Within the construction industry, four specific hazards have become the focus of OSHA and safety professionals. These are: 1) Falls, 2) Caught-betweens, 3) Struck-Bys, and 4) Electrocutions. As such, they are frequently referred to as the fatal four! This discussion is an emphasis on the second hazard: “Caught-betweens.” Caught Read more
9/25/2017 At some point in our lives, this week’s topic will touch us all. And if you think about it, it can keep you up at night. That is, if you’re not already dealing with an elderly relative living in an assisted living or nursing home, odds are one day Read more
9/18/2017 It is not uncommon to reference past catastrophes to learn from their mistakes. In most cases such examples are occurrences that happened years ago. Of course, the most famous disaster that S&H professionals typically reference is the Titanic. However – and quite unfortunately – there are many other misfortunes Read more
8/8/2016 Within the field of occupational safety and health, there has been a growing concern regarding complacency. Accident investigations (in private industry and government operations alike) are showing an upward trend where “complacency” is listed as a contributory factor. Many perception surveys now ask workers if they have become complacent Read more
7/18/2016 After an unfortunate incident, it is common to discover through diligent investigation, that there were indicators, missed signals, and dismissed alerts that preceded the event. And if these “signals” were only heeded, disaster could have been averted. All one has to do is review some of history’s most famous Read more
7/5/2016 Skin cancer is the most common of all human cancers, with 1 million people in the U.S. diagnosed each year with some type of the disease. Cancer occurs when normal cells undergo a transformation and grow and multiply without normal controls. Here are the cancer basics: As the cells Read more
2/1/2016 Recently I presented an OSHA 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher Course and during the Hearing Conservation section, I was asked a question about noise-canceling headphones. Do these devices provide any protection from noise and do they have an associated Noise Reduction Rating? Well, I don’t like to tap dance in front Read more
12/14/2015 Walk into any drugstore and you’ll see shelves lined with products claiming to boost your immune system and cure your cold and flu. But do they work? Nutritionist and TODAY contributor Joy Bauer has the scoop (and science!) on some common cold remedies. Vitamin C: Since Linus Pauling first Read more
8/26/2019 In the field, first aid kits are a mandatory item; whether for camping or performing work in remote locations. Many times, we will search the internet, looking for the right type of kit, only to find ourselves faced with the insurmountable task of choosing between so many varieties of Read more