Safety

You are a creature of habit. Everyone is, to one extent or another.Every day you go to work using the same path, the same door, the same route. And, yet, in case of an emergency, when that route is blocked by fire or another hazard, can you quickly find another way out?The goal of a fire drill is to make sure you know exactly where (and when) to exit a building in case of an … [Read more...] about Don’t ignore the alarm

If you need to respond to a small accident, the first aid kit may be your first resource after calling for help.Non-fatal injuries in the workplace cause about 11 lost work days and $1,560 per year per worker, according to a 2020 survey published in Injury Prevention. Here what you should find:Gauze pads. Large size will be about eight by 10 inches. Smaller pads will be … [Read more...] about What you’ll find in the first aid kit

When we consider remote workers, we could say a lot of people work alone today. But there are those for whom the word 'remote' means something entirely different than the living room.Lone workers are often in danger simply because their tasks are solitary or the environment extreme: A night maintenance worker, cell tower technician, or just a convenience store clerk working at … [Read more...] about Lone workers face various safety issues

Drive on an unlit road during the night and you are putting yourself in a unique danger zone.About half of all fatal crashes in the U.S. occur in the dark and more than a quarter occur on unlit roads, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). That's why the institute adopted headlight ratings in 2016. Since then, automakers have responded to the goal … [Read more...] about Better headlights: Safety group makes awards