Although you may deem your workplace safe, numerous hazards can hurt you at any time. Some of the common workplace injuries in Kentucky and across the country are eye injuries. However, 90% of the causes of workplace injuries are preventable. Wearing eye protection...
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Avoiding musculoskeletal injuries on the job
Some American workers lift on the job every day. These include professions like warehouse workers, nurses and even people in retail. Sadly, many of these people are injured doing the lifting portion of their jobs every year. Workers in Kentucky should know that...
OSHA announces fifth annual Stand-Down
Falls are the leading cause of death among construction workers across Kentucky and the rest of the United States. This fact has led a multitude of national safety groups and government agencies to sponsor the National Safety Stand-Down each year. For 2018, the...
Depression, stress increase women’s risk for work injuries
Researchers have just concluded a study that points out striking differences between the injury rates among men and women workers. Though the results will require further research to better understand, employees and employers in Kentucky may want to take the findings...
How to keep workers safe in a warehouse
When a warehouse employee in Kentucky or anywhere else suffers an injury at work, the employer often comes under fire. However, there are steps that companies can take to keep workers safe. First, employers should make sure that employees are following protocols at...
Working in the cold
People in Kentucky who routinely work outside should be sure to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves when the temperatures fall during the winter. Not only should they have the proper personal protective equipment, but they should also be sure to take...
The importance of safety measures in distribution facilities
Working in distribution centers, warehouses and production facilities may expose Kentucky employees to a variety of different hazards. These dangers exist in many areas of the plants, making it vital for the facilities to adhere to the guidelines issued by the...
Safety tips provide advice for composting workers
Kentucky workers in the composting industry have safety guidelines and tips available from the Solid Waste Association of North America. Composting is often used for municipal and state food waste and yard waste diversion programs that aim to keep organic discards out...
New chemical hazard discovered with water pipe repairs
Chemical safety is important in many work environments, and Kentucky residents might like to know about a study involving water pipe repair. A procedure often used to repair water pipes might pose hazards for workers, the public and the environment.Purdue University...
The hazards of confined spaces in construction
A confined space like an office cubicle might not be pleasing to work in, but in the construction industry, confined spaces can be dangerous or even deadly. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued guidance about the safety of confined spaces in...