In the United States, influenza (flu) season lasts from October through May, with peak flu activity between December and March. What’s more, flu season in the Southern Hemisphere often indicates what’s to come in the United States. Data revealed that the 2024 flu season in the Southern Hemisphere was similar to previous flu seasons. With… Read more »
The winter holidays are magical as this is a time of joy, celebration and gratitude for many people. However, this time can also pose some challenges and risks for personal and organizational safety. Here are some tips during Winter Safety Awareness Month to help make sure the season is festive, healthy and safe. Cybersecurity Malware… Read more »
Cold-related injuries, illnesses and fatalities can occur if you or your co-workers are chilled by low temperatures, winds, or wetness and dampness. The combination of these three conditions, known as “The Cold Stress Equation,” creates serious and potentially life-threatening hazards. This article provides an overview of cold stress and discusses three types of cold stress.… Read more »
The winter months are notorious for bringing sickness. Influenza (flu) season begins in October and peaks between December and February. Colds are also more common during the season. Further adding to the mix of potential wintertime illnesses, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (or RSV) are swiftly circulating in the United States. Viruses transmit more effectively… Read more »
Mental Health Benefits of a Clean, Organized Space If you’re struggling with seasonal affective disorder, anxiety, depression or other mental health issues, keeping your home tidy and organized may be challenging. However, research shows that disorganization can worsen your mental health, creating a snowball effect. So let’s focus on cleaning or decluttering your space. The… Read more »
Violence in the workplace remains a serious safety and health issue. In fact, OSHA estimates that 2 million U.S. workers experience instances of workplace violence each year. Such violence may include threatening language, verbal or physical harassment and assault. In some cases, this violence may lead to serious injuries (and even fatalities) among the staff.… Read more »
According to the latest research from Prevent Blindness America, almost 90% of occupational eye injuries could have been prevented by wearing the appropriate eye protection while on the job. Eye injuries can result from a variety of factors, including flying objects, tools, particles, chemical splashes and radiation. Especially during Workplace Eye Wellness Month, it’s important… Read more »
Sports cars speeding over racetracks are marked with racing stripes. People speeding through tasks on the job are marked with cuts, bruises and bandages. We forget, until it’s too late, that hurrying can hurt. In just about every instance, hurrying on the job does not do much to increase productivity. When we hurry on the… Read more »
Serious accidents can happen when you take safety for granted. Consider this situation: a man was adding fuel to his lawnmower. He poured some gasoline, then took a step back with the open fuel can in his hand. Meanwhile, his neighbor walked up behind him with a lit cigarette. The can touched the cigarette and… Read more »
Lots of activity is a positive sign, signifying more business. When this happens, our workplace is full of action with many workers performing different operations simultaneously. Imagine the chaos that would result if workers did not clean up after themselves. Our workplace would become a hazardous obstacle course as trash and debris piled up, and… Read more »
