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National Work Zone Awareness Week
Whether you’re driving in your neighborhood or on a busy highway, making responsible choices in work zones is essential. National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 3-7) is an annual opportunity for motorists to evaluate their driving habits just in time for the busy spring and summer construction season.
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Safely Hauling Equipment in the Construction Industry
One of the most crucial but tricky tasks fleet managers handle is moving oversized, heavy loads to different locations. This job is a very...
Employee Distracted Driving Awareness
On average, a non-fatal injury crash at work that involves distraction costs an employer $72,442. The National Safety Council states that the leading cause of workplace death is motor vehicle crashes, and estimates one-quarter of those crashes involve cell phone use.
Norovirus Foodborne Illness
Norovirus is the leading cause of illness and outbreaks from contaminated food in the U.S. Most of these outbreaks occur in the food service settings like restaurants.
Three Classes of UST Operators
According to EPA’s guidelines, states must identify three classes of operators and minimum requirements for each class.
Deaths in U.S. caused by New York listeria-tainted artisanal raw milk cheese
The growing popularity of unpasteurized milk in the U.S. has raised public health concerns. A 2017 CDC Report states that raw milk and cheese products account for 96% of foodborne illnesses.
OSHA’s On-site Consultation Program
Did you know OSHA has a free and confidential on-site small business consultation program to help companies identify and address hazards? Priority is given to high-risk industries like construction.
Fatigue Management Plan: Keeping Workers Alert
What do the Metro North derailment, Exxon Valdez, Chernobyl, Three Mile Island and a few other notable aircraft incidents have in common? Fatigue.
Employee fatigue...