Photo of the day: Ergonomic chair and office chair safety tips
Office chairs are an integral part of the workplace environment. Responsible for supporting us as we work and keeping us…
Category: Health
Night Blindness Facts
About 30% of jobs require some driving. Workers who drive at night including nearly over-the-road truckers and delivery drivers face…
Photo of the day: Whole Body Vibration
Many Workers especially Farmers and bus drivers report musculoskeletal pain, even more so than other industries. Ther report pain in…
The stress of Traumatic Incident
Emergency workers must respond quickly to natural disasters, such as earthquakes or hurricanes, and to manmade disasters, such as technological…
Working Outdoors Facts
Hot summer months pose special risks for working outdoors and workers exposed to heat, sun, and other hazards. Employers and…
Stress Reduction Facts
Job stress costs American companies more than $300 billion a year in health costs, missed work, and poor performance. It…
Waterborne Illnesses Prevention
Waterborne illnesses are caused by various bacteria, viruses, and pathogenic microorganisms and usually occur because of poorly treated drinking water…
Back Injury Prevention
Everything we do affects our back. Unfortunately, the back is not very resilient. Once the back has been injured, it…
Noise Measurements in the workplace
Measuring noise levels and workers’ noise exposures is the most important part of a workplace hearing conservation and noise control program.…
Industrial Ergonomics: Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders
As tools, technologies, and processes in the workplace change, so must the methods and practices used to prevent workplace injuries.…
Control Hot Work Environment
Most workers prefer a climate-controlled environment, but that’s not always possible. Foundry workers, pastry bakers, and agricultural workers are just…
E-Books: Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention for Healthcare Workers
Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention for Healthcare Workers book emerged from a multi-institutional, multi-disciplinary research partnership including NIOSH, BJC Health…
Occupational Contact Dermatitis
Occupational contact dermatitis accounts for 90% of all cases of work-related cutaneous disorders. It can be divided into irritant contact…
Prevent the risk of injury due to hand-arm vibration
Hand-arm vibration is a vibration that moves into the worker’s hands and arms through the palms and fingers. This occurs…
Noise Control at the workplace
Exposure to high levels of noise can cause permanent hearing loss. Neither surgery nor a hearing aid can help correct…
Healthy Eating program at the workplace
Healthy eating plays an important role in promoting health and in reducing the risk of developing chronic diseases such as:…
Fatigue quick guide and checklist
To work safely, workers should be physically and mentally alert. This means that fatigue is a potential risk. Persons conducting…
Food and Kitchen Hygiene Tips
When running a commercial kitchen, what are the most important elements of success; serving fire food, impeccable customer service, and value…
Photo of the day: Work-Related Asthma
Work-related asthma is the most common occupational respiratory disorder in industrialized countries. It creates a narrowing of the air passages…
Photo of the day: sun safety in the workplace
People who work outdoors are vulnerable to the sun’s rays. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) can cause sunburn, premature skin…
Photo of the day: Controlling COVID-19 in the Workplace-Physical Barriers
Selecting an appropriate method to control a hazard in the workplace is not always easy. When it comes to the…
Photo of the day: Noise in the affected workplace
One of the most common health hazards in the workplace, noise can have serious impacts on our health, safety, and…
Photo of the day: Fatigue at Work
Fatigue is the state of feeling very tired, weary, or sleepy because of too little or inadequate sleep, prolonged mental…
Photo of the day: Don’t be Driven to Distraction
For many drivers, operating a car or truck may seem second nature, whether it’s for personal or work use. However,…