Dropped Objects Dropped objects are a serious hazard at many worksites. In 2017, there were 237 workplace fatalities due to falling objects (the most recent statistics available) in the United States, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Furthermore, OSHA...
Put Your Anxiety on Trial Anxiety, worry, overwhelm and even panic are emotional experiences that are often fueled by paralyzing thoughts. If you find yourself unable to regulate these emotions, try putting them on trial by asking yourself a few questions. Read more...
The “Fatal Four” Hazards in the Construction Industry There are inherent risks construction workers face every day at work. Construction is a dangerous field full of hazards. Despite the wide-ranging hazards construction workers face, there are four types of hazards...
Safety Glasses General Safety Vision loss and severe eye injuries occur all too often in today’s workplaces. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each day, about 2,000 U.S. workers sustain a job-related eye injury that requires medical...
Eye Injuries and Prevention Our eyes are one of our greatest assets. They give us the ability to see the world around us. If we do not protect our eyes from injuries while at work, we could easily lose that ability. There are an estimated 2,000 eye injuries every...
Take the Opposite Action to Combat Anxiety Taking the “opposite action” is a skill whereby you make a deliberate attempt to act OPPOSITE of what your anxiety is urging you to do. By taking an “opposite action” step like smiling or dancing, you are actually...
