Toxicology is defined as the science of poisons.  It involves the study of the effects of chemicals on living organisms.  A toxicologist is one who specializes in the study of the effects of poisons on the human body. Toxicology is a broad field of study.  Some toxicologists specialize in “product safety”, while others specialize...

    14 Free On-Line Safety Magazines   Reading safety magazines is an excellent way to stay on top of the latest safety related – products, websites, regulations, equipment, and events.  The following are our 16 favorite free on-line workplace safety and health magazines (in no particular order).    Safety + Health...

  – On-the-Job Stretching Programs   Workplace on-the-job stretching programs are controversial, some safety professionals believe in them while others think they are a waste of time. I developed a highly successful on-the-job stretching program at one large manufacturer.  After a few weeks into the program, the union employees liked stretching so much that when their...

    Examples of Light Duty (Transitional) Jobs   Getting an injured worker back to work as soon as possible after an on-the-job injury is an important way to control the cost of a workers compensation claim.   Offering light duty (transitional) jobs to an employee who is released to return to work with...

  – Articles For HR Professionals With Safety Responsibilities     These days, we often find that HR professionals also have safety responsibilities – At many medium and small-sized companies, managers will wear two hats.  For example, the HR manager may be responsible for both HR duties and administering...

  Canada does not have an OSHA.  Canada’s workplace safety and health standards are very different then the OSHA standards here in the USA.  In fact, the Canadian workplace OH&S regulations (and their enforcement) are better and more effective than what the USA is doing with their OSHA regulations....

  An effective method of cooling workers is to use a fan to increase air movement on, and around, the worker.  Fans increase the evaporative cooling effect on workers’ skin, and they help to remove the heat produced by production processes and machinery. Some employers allow employees to bring in...

    With much of the USA stuck in the middle of a heat wave, we wanted to remind everyone that Safety Awakenings has three articles (below) on heat stress prevention.  Please be sure to tell others who also have employees working in hot environments about these free resources! Heat Stress Tips...

    While working in extreme temperatures, a buddy system should be used. Look out for one another and be alert for the symptoms of heat stress. Inexperienced workers may need special attention as they may continue to work beyond the point at which signs of heat strain appear....

       Heat Stress Resources   Below are links to our favorite free on-line heat stress resources (posters, bulletins, videos, alerts, Power Points, apps).  You may want to incorporate some of these valuable heat stress resources into your employee heat stress prevention program.      It’s HOT out there!...