About 45 million people in the U.S. wear contact lenses. Many people believe they’re more comfortable and provide better vision than prescription glasses. While wearing contacts is acceptable in most work environments, even [...]
What is an arc flash? An arc flash is an electric current flowing through an arc outside its normal path where air becomes the conductor of high thermal energy. An arc flash hazard, [...]
What are particulate respirators? Particulate respirators are protective devices that purify the air you breathe. Everyday activities such as home improvements, arts and crafts, gardening, and many workplace activities involve contaminants (e.g., dust, [...]
Hear ye, hear ye! While ye still can . . . Hearing loss is irreversible! That means preventing hearing damage is critical before it’s too late. We hear when specialized hair cells in [...]
The Problem of Worker Fatigue Fatigue not only affects a worker's health and productivity, it also plays a significant role in workplace safety. Causes of worker fatigue are many and varied and may [...]
The Lack of Sleep and Workplace Accidents Sleep deprivation is a serious issue in the workplace. Not getting enough sleep can lead to accidents and injuries. In a Swedish study of over 50,000 [...]
February is a month that is genuinely from the heart, from Valentine's Day smack in the middle of the month to American Heart Month casting a red glow throughout February. It's a month [...]
We're excited over a recent mention of eye protection in the workplace. The Lakeside Vision blog gave our safety glasses a shout-out in their "Protecting Your Eyes at Work" post, and we're thrilled! [...]
Perhaps you looked forward to the holidays with a bit of extra excitement this year because you just knew that the power tool you'd been dropping hints about all fall was under the [...]
