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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...