Spreading on the Safe Side
The job of snow and ice management professionals is to create safe driving and walking conditions for others. However, in the process it can...
Safety Matters
Success on any project depends on keeping it on time and on budget. A number of problems can set a project back, but accidents...
Competent Ladder Inspectors: A Must-Have for the Jobsite
How should we inspect our ladders? And who should do it”? These are a couple of the most common questions heard at ladder safety...
Migraines and Your Job
Getting migraine headaches is tough. Managing a migraine at work can be even trickier. Can you keep migraines at bay while you’re on the...
10 Essential Points For Optimal Operation
In the May issue, the changes to the Experience Modification Factor (E-MOD) and how it affects your company’s workers’ compensation policy were discussed. In...
Achieving Star: Company recognized by OSHA for safety commitment
At Hypertherm, we believe our employees, who we refer to as our associates, are key to our success and that no associate should ever...
Close Call
Improving Safety With Backup Cameras
David Pyper is simply glad he didn’t have to learn his safety lesson the hard way.
“It was 6 or 7...
Personal Fall Protection Systems for Aerial Work Platform Equipment
Most falls involving aerial work platform (AWP) equipment can be traced to operator error and/or improper use. Reasons for falls may include:
Occupant is not...
Rethinking Soda With Lunch
Possible link between sweetened drinks and depression
Drinking sweetened beverages—either sugar-sweetened or diet—may be linked with a slightly higher depression risk, while drinking coffee may...
The Nod Off
The importance of sleep for safety’s sake
On a basic level, it’s probably true that we all understand that getting a good night’s sleep is...