According to the Centers for Disease Control, hundreds of injuries and fatalities occur annually from ladder related accidents.” Every ladder accident poses the risk for a severe injury or even fatality.

Improper use of a ladder can lead to injuries or more severe harm from falls and slips. A person climbing...Full story

Many serious injuries can be prevented by wearing common personal protective equipment. PPE is available to cover and protect every part of the body. Having PPE and using it correctly is not optional — it is a requirement to use many kinds of equipment and to work with chemicals and...Full story

While most incidents involving particles or material in the eye are addressed by flushing and basic treatment, many are more severe and can lead to long-term negative effects on eyesight. OSHA estimates that 1,000 eye injuries occur every day in U.S. workplaces and that most eye injuries can be prevented...Full story

Your hearing changes as you get older, but that’s not the only thing that can affect how much you can hear. Loud noises— either sudden ones like an explosion or constant sounds like in a manufacturing plant — can also cause hearing loss.

Noise is measured in decibels:

• Whisper: 20 decibels
• Speech: 50...Full story

Any building located in an area with below freezing weather and snow is subject to damage from frozen pipes, water leaks, or roof collapses. Damaged buildings can interrupt business and daily life! Practical steps can be taken to reduce the risk for damage from cold weather.

Key Practices

• Plan: Time is critical....Full story

Grain dryer fires can be devasting, especially when they occur during key harvest periods. They destroy crops that cannot be replaced and impair drying operations. Fires also endanger people who are working nearby, as well as other storage bins, buildings, and equipment. Reduce your...Full story

The increase of strain risk on the work floor or the office isn’t just a matter of the weight being lifted or task being done. You can reduce strain risk by paying attention to the following factors:

Manage Repetition

Try to eliminate redundant lifts or movements by planning how you will complete...Full story

We use our shoulders every time we lift, reach, or move our arms. Shoulders are versatile; however, they also very complicated and engage muscles, ligaments, and tendons constantly. Even though shoulders are strong, they are also easier than you think to overload and injure, sometimes requiring lengthy healing time or...Full story

People burn material outdoors for many reasons including fire pits for recreational use, or to burn debris, brush, or leaves. If not managed properly outdoor fires can quickly grow and spread out of control. As they grow, outdoor fires are very difficult to control and fire departments are often too...Full story

Tractor safety is a critical part of every farm operation because of the size of the equipment. An accident can hurt the operator and those near the vehicle, and can also damage the equipment itself. It is estimated that seat belts, rollover protection, and...Full story

Tractors and off-road equipment sometimes needs to be driven on a road. Whether you’re in a car, truck, or a large, slow-moving tractor, remember that good visibility and a dry road surface isn’t enough to overcome poor driving behavior. Head-on collisions cause...Full story

We use knives and other sharp blades nearly every day, both at work and at home. If they’re not used correctly, they can cause painful injuries. Serious cuts, punctures, or lacerations can even damage ligaments and tendons. These injuries frequently come from the handling, cleaning, and maintenance of knives and...Full story

Any building that’s located in an area with below freezing weather and snow is subject to damage from frozen pipes, water leaks, or roof collapses that can damage buildings and interrupt business or a home. These losses also occur during cold or snowy periods which makes repair and restoration difficult...Full story

If you had to create a fire hazard that ignites easily in nearly all forms, burns vigorously, and is difficult to extinguish, you would have magnesium or titanium. Magnesium and titanium both create very unique and severe fire risks for any operation that machines, handles, or stores these materials. Magnesium...Full story