A person's skin is the largest organ of the body, and its primary purpose is protection. Unfortunately, while it's on guard protecting us, skin often suffers from injuries that come in numerous forms, including cuts, lacerations, and abrasion wounds.      When you see a cut …

When most people hear the word trench, they most likely think of a trench coat. However, the term goes, literally, much deeper than that of clothing. Trenches are a vital component of civil engineering and are often a significant part of construction projects. One critical industry requiri …

Food manufacturing is an extensive and vital industry for feeding animals and people worldwide. Without a thriving food industry, mankind’s numbers would slowly diminish, making food manufacturing a critical piece of infrastructure.  The industry’s importance is demonstrated in some …

When you think of cutting tools used on a worksite, it’s likely in the context of using these tools to achieve the desired shape and size of a particular workpiece. However, the task of cutting on the job is performed more times than you might think. Consider the opening of a box, snipping a w …

Every July 4, Americans celebrate the nation’s birthday! On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted and ratified the Declaration of Independence, creating a sovereign nation known as the United States of America. This annual summer commemoration is an event that everyone looks forward t …

Solvents are indispensable across various industries, from chemical processing and pharmaceuticals to aviation maintenance and manufacturing. These substances are critical in cleaning spray guns, degreasing parts, and preparing surfaces for coating. Solvents range from everyday substances like wate …

Enhancing Workplace Safety: Understanding OSHA Inspections and Compliance Ensuring workplace safety is a fundamental responsibility for organizations across all industries. Not only is it the right thing to do to protect employees, but failing to prioritize safety can have severe financial conseque …

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 104 workplace fatalities due to fires and explosions occurred in 2022, accounting for approximately 2% of all fatal occupational injuries that year. This sobering statistic underscores the need for strong fire safety policies, proper training, and p …

Construction and repair work go beyond residential and commercial construction. It is easy to think they’re limited to those areas, but they’re not. Of the 500,000 workers in the oil and gas industry, over 30,000 are construction and extraction workers. That’s around 6% of all oil and gas industr …

Concrete workers understand that while concrete is used everywhere, from private homes to modern roadways, the material itself creates many hazards.More than 250,000 people work in concrete manufacturing. Out of these workers, over 28,000 people are injured every year, which equals a little over 10% …

The United States produced 83.5 million tons of Portland cement in 2017, and imported even more. The nearly 180,000 American concrete workers are a critical part of the economy, but the potential hazards of the work are significant. Aside from crush injuries and silica dust hazards, such as silicosi …

When it comes to safety in the workplace and the rules and regulations established to protect the planet and those who inhabit it, there's a whole host of terminologies and acronyms that can sometimes feel a little bit like alphabet soup. Add to that the countless pieces of legislation, a myria …