Can Owning a Dog Help You Live Longer?
Dogs have a reputation for being loyal companions and enthusiastic walking partners. But could owning a dog contribute to longevity? Well, studies suggest that dog…
ISO 22608:2021—Testing PPE Against Liquid Pesticides
Every day, agricultural workers, pesticide applicators, and pest control professionals handle chemical products designed to protect crops and control pests. While these products provide benefits…
Understanding and Meeting Your First Aid Obligations
Photo: J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to provide a safe workplace that is reasonably free…
How Does Blue Light Affect Workers?
With modern luxuries, most people can organize a spreadsheet, read a book, watch a movie, and video chat with someone in another hemisphere—all from the…
ASME B20.1-2024: Safety Standard For Conveyors And Related Equipment
Safety considerations for conveyor design are detailed in ASME B20.1-2024: Safety Standard For Conveyors And Related Equipment. Why Do We Need Conveyors? Considering our upright…
Minimizing Workplace Injuries: The Ergonomic Edge in Conveyor Design
Workplace injuries are a significant concern for businesses across industries, particularly in environments where repetitive tasks, heavy lifting, or awkward postures are routine. Among these…
OSHA Proposed Heat Standard
Severe weather can pose significant threats to human life, and certain conditions, like extreme heat, require proper preparation and management in the workplace. Unfortunately, heat…
Take Ladder Safety Into Your Own Hands with National Ladder Safety Month
Ladders are a common household tool, used in all seasons for everything from spring cleaning to holiday decorating. They are also vital to job sites…
ANSI/ASSP Z117.1-2022: Entering Confined Spaces
About 12.5% of all people have claustrophobia, and this fear of tight spaces can be triggered in a variety of environments. In industry, it’s more…