Category: Health
Non-ionizing Radiation
Non-ionizing radiation is all around us and comes from both natural and human-made sources. It includes electric and magnetic fields,…
Infectious diseases
Infectious diseases are caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Some infectious diseases can be passed from…
Cold stress exposure
Severe cold stress can lead to hypothermia, which can be fatal. Cold stress can affect people working in cold or…
Lung disease
Lung disease is any condition that prevents the lungs from functioning properly. It can happen at the workplace if a…
E-Books:Health Hazard Evaluation Program
Health Hazard Evaluation program A Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) is an evaluation of possible health hazards at a workplace. Employees,…
Annual hearing testing
Hearing tests are an important part of a hearing loss prevention program. Here you'll find hearing test information for employers,and workers…
Avoiding lead exposure at work
Lead is a toxic, naturally occurring heavy metal. Although used less often than in the past, it can be found…
How to Handle Excessive Heat Exposure at Work
While working in extreme temperatures, a buddy system should be used. Look out for one another and be alert for…
Bloodborne Pathogens:Training Materials
The Materials provided presented a bloodborne pathogens program targeting small businesses and fire/emergency service workers and employers. Training topics include routes…
Successful Wellness Program with Wearable Technology
Over the last few years, employee workplace wearable technology programs have gained tremendous popularity. The addition of wearable tech is…
OSHA NIOSH Heat Safety Tool:Safety APP.
When you're working in the heat, safety comes first. With the OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool, you have vital safety information…
E-Books:Workplace exposure limits
Workplace exposure limits Containing the list of workplace exposure limits for use with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health…
Chemical Hazards/Hazard Communication:Training Materials
The Materials provided training on the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) under the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to workers and employers located…
ILO Ergonomic Checkpoints:Safety APP.
“The Ergonomic Checkpoints app allows you to create interactive checklists of ergonomic checkpoints to use in the workplace. There are…
A Model for Managing Workplace Ergonomics ISO45001
A disheartening reality for many safety and ergonomics professionals is that many of their initiatives ultimately become the victims of…
E-Books:Successful health and safety management
Successful health and safety management was prepared by HSE as a practical guide for directors, managers, health and safety professionals…
Keys to Sustainable Safety and Ergonomics
A disheartening reality for many safety and ergonomics professionals is that many of their initiatives ultimately become the victims of…
E-Books:First Aid
First Aid by the U.S. Army medical department. This 224-page book was published for non-medical service members who must rely heavily on…
AEDs: The Life-Saving Devices that Everyone Should Know How to Use
Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time.Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death…
Ergonomics Near Misses
Integrating ergonomics into a near-miss program involves identifying musculoskeletal disorder risk factors and empowering employees. [xt_networks force_original_colors="yes"] Follow Us am…
The Heat Is On! 6 Tips to Beat the Summer Heat
To keep your workforce safe and productive, employers must educate employees and supervisors alike about the potential dangers of intense…
Understanding occupational skin disorders
Skin diseases are among the most common type of work-related illness.Reviewing nearly half a million injury and illness cases involving…
First aid requirements at construction site
Employers are responsible for first aid in the workplace. To determine the first aid needs of your workplace, first you'll…