Ergonomics

The Term Ergonomics

Ergonomics is an important term that is currently receiving a great deal of attention from safety professionals. What is ergonomics and how could it affect you? Ergonomics is the scientific study of human work. It […]

Accident

Ten Keys to Accident Prevention

  The following are 10 keys to accident prevention: Ownership Give employees responsibility for planning and conducting inspections, for analyzing their own data on work hazards, and for designing safety checklists Leadership Set an example. […]

Safety Attitude

Safety Attitude

  6 fundamental elements of a good safety attitude that can direct safer work habits. Awareness: Pay attention. Stay alert to the possible hazards in your work environment so that you can take steps to […]

Eye Protection

Eye Safety

Each day about 2000 U.S. workers have a job-related eye injury that requires medical treatment. About one third of the injuries are treated in hospital emergency departments and more than 100 of these injuries result […]

Slip - trips - falls

Don’t Slip Up

Slips and falls are a leading cause of workplace injuries. What do experts recommend as the single most important step to take in preventing slips and falls? Simple…keep floors clean, dry, and free of obstruction. […]