Physical hazards can cause bodily harm and even death. Knowing the most common types, their risks, and preventive measures can help you stay safe at home and in the workplace. A physical hazard is an ...

The place you work can sometimes be hazardous to your health, even fatal. In 2023, there were 5,283 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

On its website, OSHA emphasizes the need to identify “foreseeable emergency scenarios and non-routine tasks, taking into account the types of materials and equipment in use and the location within the ...

Whether working in a factory or looking after animals at a farm, every workplace has its risks. These risks, in turn, cause several types of workplace injuries, which can be mild or fatal. Workplace ...

Many workplace environments have dangers that can cause personal injuries. Still, some industries and careers have a greater risk of being hurt or killed by electrical hazards than others.

Workplace safety should be top of mind for organizations that want to keep their employees safe, especially as organizations put measures in place to prevent Covid-19 spread as they reopen their ...

Campus safety conducts job tasks evaluations for all facilities groups upon request. In addition depending upon scope of work permits are issued by campus safety to internal groups. Training is also ...

Gone are the days when workplace safety belongs only in factories and mines. In 2023 criminal charges can and will be brought in relation to hazards and their associated risks that traverse every ...

In the first, we summarized the standard’s general employer mandates. In the second, we covered infectious disease preparedness and response plans that the standard requires of covered employers with ...

Hazards may not be the first thing on an employee’s mind during the work day, but various hazards and their causes need to be considered. On its website, OSHA emphasizes the need to identify ...