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…
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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: working in heat and Humidex Rating
Whether it’s a foundry, a bustling restaurant kitchen, or outdoors in the summer months, a hot environment can overwhelm a…
Take action against distraction: Staying focused to avoid injury
We all are aware of the dangers of distracted driving, but there are other activities we engage in that demand…
Workplace Wellness Initiatives to Improve Workplace Safety
Workplace injuries are expensive. The 2017 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index reported that U.S. businesses spent more than a billion dollars each…
Dehydration in cold weather
In the dog days of summer, we get frequent reminders to hydrate often, but what about winter? The air we…
Workplace Summer Safety Hazards:The Top 5
With planning and prevention, you and your workers can make it through the summer months safely.It's time for warm weather,…
NIOSH publishes fact sheet on fatigued driving in oil and gas industry
For oil and gas workers, fatigue caused by a combination of long work hours and lengthy commutes can contribute to…
Is Fatigue a Hidden but Deadly Workplace Epidemic?
Nearly half of Americans admit they may be too tired to function safely at work.If you’re tired at work, you’re…