SafetyBlog
Ways To Decorate The Space Above Kitchen Counters
Many homeowners overlook the importance of decorating the space above
their kitchen cabinets. After all, it’s not like many people look this high up, so what’s the
point in decorating it? Well, adding some subtle accessories and
elements will help bring the surrounding kitchen decor together,
creating a more attractive atmosphere when done correctly. Depending
on how many cabinets are in your kitchen, you might have a good bit
of unused space, so take advantage of this by decorating it.
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May 4th 2015
Need Help Choosing Seating Options For Your Patio?
The patio is an area of the home
designed for guests and family members to go outside, relax and enjoy
the outdoors. When it's a nice sunny day or cool evening, you can go
outside to get some fresh air and avoid being cooped up in the house.
However, in order to fully enjoy everything your patio has to offer,
you must use the right seating. This not only means having enough
chairs for everyone to sit down, but also using the right type of
chairs. Plastic ChairsIf you're on a budget and do
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May 4th 2015
Cal/OSHA Cites SeaWorld For Safety Violations
The California division of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited SeaWorld for safety violations.According to an article published by the Los Angeles Times, SeaWorld received four citations for allegedly not training its employees on how to safely interact with the Orca whales it houses. Three of the four citations are classified as "serious" and involve failure to implement an effective injury and illness prevention program to identify workplace hazards that could re
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May 4th 2015
China To Strengthen Food Safety Laws
China has announced a series of new measures aimed to strengthen its food safety laws and reduce overall rates of food-borne illness. The world's most populated country announced the measures earlier this month, saying it will focus on new restrictions for tobacco advertising, safety laws for baby formula, and other elements associated with safety in the food production industry. China has been plagued by a wave of scandals associated with its food products, such at the 2008 milk and infant
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Apr 30th 2015
OSHA Prepares For National Safety Stand-Down
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is planning to host the largest and most comprehensive worker safety event next month. Dubbed the National Safety Stand-Down event, this annual event aims to educate workers and employers about the dangers of slip-and-fall accidents in the construction industry.You might be wondering if slip-and-fall accidents are really a problem? Well, according to OSHA they account for the "majority" of general industry accidents. Approximately 15% of a
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Apr 28th 2015