Winter weather and slippery conditions are here. Walking on snow and ice coveredsidewalks, parking lots, and work sites cause a substantial number of falls for workers and pedestrians. It is important to avoid routine behaviors and to be on guard for changing conditions and hazards. Wet or icy surfaces, uneven pavement, snow covered hazards, glare, and poor visibility all increase the risk for falls and injury. A minor fall may only result in bruised pride, however the potential is always there for serious injuries, such as broken bones or even fatal injuries. Continue Reading →

Stop and think about your favorite winning sports team. How do they do it? Do they have a superstar that will always carry the team? Sometimes but not likely! Consistently winning teams are made up of individual players who all maintain a high level of intensity and share a collective mindset that they will not be defeated, and that is how they succeed as a team. Every team member puts in the hard work and practice that gives them the confidence and ability to make the winning plays when the game is on the line. Continue Reading →

Making Those New Year's Resolutions? They often include health, finances, safety, and career. Continue Reading →

As we settle into the Holiday season and we celebrate with those holiday parties,keep Safety a priority. Travelling with family and friends exposes everyone to risks ofbad weather, bad conditions, busy traffic, frustrated, and impaired drivers. Continue Reading →

The cold and snowy winter weather is just around the corner and so is the need toprepare and protect yourself during the hazardous winter driving. No one wants tobreak down any time, but especially not in the cold or snowy weather. Now is a goodtime to get your car serviced and your mind thinking and prepared for your travelscoming in the next few months. Continue Reading →

Most employers require their employees to wear eye protection at all times while they are working. The "at all times" mandate for eye protection occurred after employers recognized that employees failed to use eye protection when required. Many times injury to the eye is not repairable and there is not a way to replace the eye if damaged beyond repair. Doctors can replace, sew back, and remove many body parts, but they cannot replace the eye. Eye protection is tested and must meet the standard ANSI Z87 or Z87+ which requires the following testing; basic and high impact lenses and frames, exposure to non-ionizing radiation, and chemicals and durability to flammable and corrosion. Additional markings on the frames and lenses will be for the following. Continue Reading →