Archive: February 2010

What do you do when you get a minor injury? If you are like many, you realize a doctor’s visit is not necessary and try to treat the injury yourself. How do you know when to seek professional treatment? How do you treat injuries that do not require a doctor’s visit?

In 2009, machine guarding was the 10th most common OSHA citation with 2,364 violations.

An updated national consensus standard for high-visibility safety apparel from the International Safety Equipment Association now provides criteria and test requirements for garments marked as flame- or water-resistant, and includes service-life guidelines.

Painting or applying stickers to a hard hat must be performed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Hard hat manufacturers usually provide very specific instructions regarding paints, stickers, or decals that will not negatively affect the performance of a protective helmet.

Tests have shown that alcohol can still have an effect on your body up to 18 hours after you have stopped drinking. Alcohol use is a legitimate on-the-job safety issue – and not just an attempt to control off-the-clock lifestyles.

The article below discusses basic tips and reminders0 while driving in nasty weather. While I consider myself a pretty good defensive driver, I really found these quick tips to be a very helpful reminder (especially if you live in an area that snows!).

In today’s economy, many consumers are scaling back on splurge purchases and budgeting instead on products that can help protect their family. Did you know it’s also worth making a modest budget investment in cleaning your indoor air?