An Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
Written by Safety Professionals at SOS Safety Solutions, Brad Penrose. What is Industrial Hygiene? Industrial hygiene is the science and practice related to the Anticipation, Recognition, Evaluation, and Control of environmental hazards. These hazards can cause varying levels of health effects, from mild irritation to severe long-term prognosis. Like general Safety practices, Industrial Hygiene follows […]
The Hierarchy of Safety Controls
Written by Safety Professionals at SOS Safety Solutions, Tyler Friedline. After identifying the root cause(s) of an incident, corrective actions should be developed to ensure safety controls are in place. The corrective actions should correct the root cause(s) of the incident and prevent the incident from recurring in the future. It is important to understand […]
Infectious Diseases
Written by Safety Professionals at SOS Safety Solutions, Megan Disciascio. What are Infectious Diseases? According to Mayo Clinic, infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. Many organisms live in or on our body and are normally harmless or even helpful to our bodies functioning properly, but some organisms […]
A simple guide to identifying and improving workplace ergonomics: Manufacturing Edition
Written by Safety Professionals at SOS Safety Solutions, Beatriz Colio & Jason Clifford Ergonomics in the Workplace Ergonomics in a simpler form is the idea or process of fitting a task or job to an individual. Throughout the manufacturing industry, we encounter ergonomic-related issues on a daily basis. Whether it is a workstation design or […]
Safe Behavior – No Regrets
Does your workplace prioritize positive safety behavior? A safe work environment begins with your decisions and commitment. Importance of Safe Behavior Every day hundreds of decisions are made that can affect your safety and that of your co-workers; some are obvious, some not so obvious. A serious workplace injury or death changes lives forever – […]
The Hands-On Guide to Improve Your Workplace Safety
A safe and healthy workplace not only protects workers from injury and illness, it can also reduce absenteeism and turnover, increase productivity and quality and raise employee morale. Whether you work at a business, manage it, or own it, you all have the same goal – you do not want anyone to get hurt on […]
Prevent Falls in Your Workplace
Were you aware that falls “are the fifth leading cause of deaths on the job and accounted for roughly 724 fatalities in one recent year?” In addition to the human tragedy, workplace falls take an added toll in direct and indirect costs such as medical expenses, lost work time, insurance, workers’ compensation, lost productivity, and […]
What can be done to reduce the hazard from noise?
Hearing loss is one of the most common disabilities in the United States, strictly, because there are no warning signs. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 30 million workers experience hazardous noise while on the job, an estimated $242 million is spent annually on workers’ compensation for hearing loss disability, and hearing impairment […]
Tips to Reduce Workplace Violence Hazards
If you think that your job puts you at a greater risk for workplace violence you must continue to be aware of your environment at all times and continuously be on the lookout for potentially violent situations. Workplace violence should not be overlooked. In fact, The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in the […]
Protect Yourself and Your Co-Workers When Operating Equipment
Forklift or lift truck operators must follow safe operating rules at all times. Only a trained and authorized employee is allowed to operate any type of forklift. Operators must always maintain control of the forklift, keep a proper lookout, and operate the forklift at speeds safe for the particular operation and worksite conditions. If the […]