SafetyBlog
Are Electronic Cigarettes Really a Safe Alternative To Smoking?
The smokeless nicotine delivery devices known as electronic cigarettes have been growing in popularity at an alarming rate. Sales of e-cigs and related accessories topped $1 billion in 2013, and analysts predict this number to rise even higher in the years to come. But are electronic cigarettes safer than smoking tobacco cigarettes?Many people view e-cigs as a safer nicotine alternative to smoking. Since these devices work on the principle of heating liquid nicotine (referred to as e-liquid) jus
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May 5th 2014
Toolbox Talks: Protection Against Falling Objects
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falling objects at a job site can cause a wide variety of injuries, including cuts, bruises, concussions, blindness and even death in severe cases. Each year, thousands of workers receive hospital care as a result of being struck by a falling object. The severity of the injury is dependent upon the worker's safety equipment, the weight of the object, and the distance of which it fell.Hard HatsArguably, one of the most importa
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May 1st 2014
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome 101: What You Should Know
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is a dangerous air-borne upper-respiratory disease that's transmitted through the feces and urine of rodents. Infected mice, rats or other rodents carrying the disease can transmit it to humans by defecating or urinating in the home. If you're struggling with a rodent infestation, you should take action now to eliminate these pests from your homeSome people assume rodent infestations into the home are merely a nuissance with no real threat to their health. How
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Apr 30th 2014
The Dangers of Sun Exposure and How To Protect Yourself Against It
With summer right around the corner, families across the country are getting ready to hit the beach for those much-needed vacations. There's no better way to unwind than by lounging under the sun on a sandy-white beach. All of your day-to-day stressed will instantly melt away, leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.Sun Exposure and CancerIt's important to remember, however, that overexposure to the sun can lead to painful burns while increasing your risk of developing certain types of can
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Apr 28th 2014
EPA Victorious In Reducing Mercury Emissions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency came out victorious in a federal appeals court as politicians debated over the agency's new rule to significantly reduce mercury emissions from coal-burning power plants. The new rule, known as the Environmental Protection Agency’s Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), is aims to reduce emissions of mercury and other toxic chemicals from coal-burning power plants.MATS is part of the Obama Administration's initiative to clean up the environment in
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Apr 24th 2014