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In the Dog Days of Summer – Guard Against Heat Stress

Recently, OSHA announced a new proposed rule to address heat stress at work. It is important for employers to recognize that the current lack of an OSHA standard directly addressing heat stress does not mean there is no duty of care to protect employees and prevent heat related injuries and illnesses.

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Protect Your Noggin! March is Brain Injury Awareness Month

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2020, head injuries accounted for nearly 6% of non-fatal workplace injuries. The majority of these injuries occurred from contacting or bumping into objects or equipment, while about 20% were the result of slips, trips and falls. How can you protect yourself and your employees? Read on!

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Safety on a Budget? Part 1: Safety Training

Are you a safety professional working with limited resources? Are you wracking your brain trying to figure out how to provide quality safety training and education for your team, yet still fit within your budget? In this first Safety on a Budget post, we will review 4 cost effective ways to obtain quality safety training for your team.

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