Winter weather significantly increases crash frequency, breakdowns, and employee exposure to cold-related hazards. In accordance with OSHA General Duty Clause requirements and U.S. Department of Transportation vehicle safety expectations, employers must provide ...Full story

Short electrical disturbances—such as surges, spikes, sags, and swells—can damage sensitive equipment and disrupt operations. Even splitsecond events can cause costly downtime. According to ESFI and NEMA:

• Power outages and quality issues cost businesses an estimated $25 billion annually.
• 25 million lightning strikes occur each...Full story

• Wood stoves cause more than 4,000 house fires every year.

• Smoke from wood stoves can contribute to asthma and other illnesses. A properly installed,correctly used, EPA-certified wood stove should be smoke free.

• Before you light your fire, make sure you’re safe.

• Check your smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguisher.

• Only...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

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

There is nothing quite as difficult as losing a home or building to a fire. Practical steps can go a long way in preventing property losses. More than half of all building fires every year are caused by electricity and heating devices like stoves and...Full story