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Workplace fatalities at seven-year high

FDR Safety

The total of 4,836 fatal work injuries in 2015 was up slightly from the 4,821 reported in 2014. In 2008, the number was 5,214, the bureau’s Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries said. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports.

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6 Best Safety Glasses for Lawn Care

Work Gearz

After consulting several teams of professional gardening and lawn maintenance pros who tested safety glasses for us specifically in relation to lawn care, our top choice falls to the Jackson V30 Nemesis Polarized Safety Glasses because they are ergonomic, comfortable, wraparound, and lightweight. 2007 ANSI Z87.1-2020.

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Best Construction Safety Glasses for Men and Women

Work Gearz

Safety glasses are standard PPE for construction sites. Most of the eye injuries that take place in the United States could be avoided if workers used the correct eye protection. Buying a good pair of protective safety glasses is essential to the health of your eyes. Top Safety Glasses for Construction Comparison.

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6 Best Bifocal Safety Glasses for Men and Women

Work Gearz

Your eyes are among the most important and fragile organs in your body and that means they should be protected from injury, especially on the job or when involved in home improvement projects. Bifocal safety glasses are a wonderful piece of PPE if you normally wear bifocals and need to see both up close and at a distance.

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Wake Up to Sleep Awareness with a Complimentary Poster

Safety Services Company

In order to help employers battle workplace fatigue, Safety Services Company is offering a complementary, downloadable poster on workplace sleep awareness. Fatigue is a major issue facing workplaces today,” said Safety Services Company spokesman Michael Rich. It not only reduces productivity, but increases the possibility of injury.

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Finality in the Initial Decision under the 2007 A201

Construction Lawyer

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Seventh Circuit Rules for Injured Construction Worker - Interprets Section 414 of Restatement » November 09, 2007. See Section 15.2 of AIA Document A201.

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OSHA Certification

Safety Services Company

Expending resources today will save you thousands on the backend when safety incidents DON’T happen. In simple terms, the 10-hour course is more of a beginner’s safety course, designed for most workers, while the 30-hour course, is a much more in-depth course, which every supervisor or lead should obtain. WHEN IS OSHA 10 HOUR REQUIRED?