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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 …

The cost of on-the-job injuries can place a heavy financial burden on companies. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OHSA), U.S. businesses spend $170 billion on injuries and illness.Taking the initiative to create a safe working environment can reduce these costs by 20-40%. But how exactly do you encourage better safety in the workplace?#1) Offer IncentivesOffering incentives to employees is a simple yet highly effective way to encourage better safety. The trucking i …

Compressed air is frequently used to clean machines and industrial equipment. It's oftentimes preferred over pressure washers due to its water-less design. Using nothing more than pressurized air, it's able to clean a wide variety of materials and surfaces without contributing to rust. The air brushes off dust, dirt and other debris, leaving behind a clean surface.While it's considered safer than pressure washers and other industrial cleaning equipment, workers should still use caution when usin …

Sheet metal fabrication is a multi-billion dollar industry with companies throughout the world creating and manipulating large, thin slabs of metal for a variety of purposes. Some people assume there's little risk involved with it, but this isn't the case. Whether you currently work in this industry, or if you're looking to enter it, you should familiarize yourself with the common injuries and health risks of sheet metal fabrication.CutsThe edges of sheet metal are oftentimes razor sharp, creati …