As celestial phenomena go, few capture the imagination quite like the 2024 solar eclipse. On April 8, 2024, North America will witness one of nature's most awe-inspiring spectacles as the moon casts its shadow across the continent, plunging areas into temporary darkness. While millions marveled...
What is Industrial Ergonomics? Industrial ergonomics is defined as "the design and use of equipment and systems that do not damage industrial workers' health or it can also be explained as the study of adapting job tasks to human abilities and natural body movements." "Employers spend up to $20 billion...
What are needlestick injuries? Needlestick and sharps injuries occur when needles or other sharp objects inadvertently puncture a person’s skin and can happen “when people use, disassemble or dispose of needles,” according to the Safety National Council. Each year, an estimated 600,000 to 800,000 needlesticks and other...
Imagine this: You get in your car, put your seat belt on, put the car in "drive," and head to work. Someone cuts you off in traffic and you become a whole different person - and likely not a version that you're proud of. If...
Burn Awareness Week is observed the first full week of February. The national safety holiday is "a window of opportunity for organizations to mobilize burn, fire and life safety educators to unite in sharing a common burn awareness and prevention message in our communities." In a...