Infographic: Improving Air Quality
Ventilation includes the introduction of outdoor air, indoor air movement, and dilution of germs through mechanical air or nonmechanical means. Here’s what you need to know about improving air quality.
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Infographic: Flood Recovery Hazards
After a flood, workers will be participating in response and recovery operations and will face a number of hazards. Here’s what you need to know about some flood recovery hazards, according to OSHA.
Infographic: Heat Hazard Recognition
Much of the country dealt with high temperatures this week, which presents difficult conditions for outdoor workers. This puts additional pressure on supervisors to ensure the safety of their workers. Here’s what you need to know about recognizing heat hazards. For more information, see the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Heat Hazard Recognition page.
Infographic: Amputation Hazards
Amputations are among the most serious workplace injuries, involving a wide range of activities and equipment. Here’s what you need to know about amputation hazards.
Infographic: Overhead Crane Safety Tips
Cranes are very large and dangerous machines, so there are many safety considerations when using them. Here’s what you need to know about overhead crane safety and fall protection.
Infographic: Silica Exposure Prevention
Silicosis is a lung disease that can affect people who work in mines and are exposed to airborne dust. There is no cure for silicosis, making prevention of the disease essential. Here’s what you need to know about preventing silica exposure.
Infographic: Safe Patient Handling
Of all the workplace hazards in hospitals and other healthcare organizations, patient handling is the greatest work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WMSD) risk factor for healthcare workers. Here’s a self-assessment to help identify existing strengths in patient handling and identify opportunities for improvement.
Infographic: Hazardous Waste Response
Preparedness is crucial when it comes to conducting an organized and thorough response to an emergency situation. In the case of a hazardous substance release, employers subject to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standard must prepare and train their workers for such situations and emergency response […]
Infographic: 11 Tips for Preventing Indoor Heat Illness
Heat hazards are a serious concern for workplaces, but most of the attention is placed on outdoor workers. Indoor workers are also at risk for heat illness, so here’s what you need to know about protecting indoor workers from heat hazards.
Infographic: Preventing Mosquito-Borne Diseases
While mosquitoes can be a nuisance for outdoor workers, they can also spread many diseases, including Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus, malaria, West Nile virus, and yellow fever. Here’s what you need to know about preventing the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.