By on May 26, 2015 in Workplace Safety |

Whether you’re in construction, manufacturing, transportation or any other industry, you know the importance of workplace safety, especially where the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is concerned. OSHA establishes safety standards and guidelines that all employers must follow or risk incurring fines and penalties. But there are more benefits to a safe...

By on May 12, 2015 in Workplace Safety |

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 60.6 million people speak a language other than English in their homes. Of those, 37.6 million speak Spanish. In fact, the U.S. has become the fifth largest Spanish speaking country on the planet. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has become increasingly concerned about the welfare of these...

By on May 12, 2015 in Workplace Safety |

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 60.6 million people speak a language other than English in their homes. Of those, 37.6 million speak Spanish. In fact, the U.S. has become the fifth largest Spanish speaking country on the planet. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has become increasingly concerned about the welfare of these...

By on Apr 23, 2015 in Workplace Safety |

According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, an estimated 8 percent of the U.S. population over the age of 12 has used illegal drugs in the last 30 days. Drug abuse costs employers $81 billion annually, causing increased absenteeism, carelessness and mistakes while decreasing safety and productivity. Given those figures, it’s easy to see why...

By on Apr 23, 2015 in Workplace Safety |

According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, an estimated 8 percent of the U.S. population over the age of 12 has used illegal drugs in the last 30 days. Drug abuse costs employers $81 billion annually, causing increased absenteeism, carelessness and mistakes while decreasing safety and productivity. Given those figures, it’s easy to see why...

By on Apr 10, 2015 in Workplace Safety |

Every day, over 2,000 workers experience an eye injury that requires them to seek medical care, according to the National Safety Council. Although any worker can injure her eyes on the job, the majority of eye injuries occur in the construction, manufacturing, mining and agriculture industries. These accidents affect the quality of life of the people whose eyes are...