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National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an annual spring campaign held at the start of construction season. It aims to prevent accidents and injuries caused by motor vehicles operating in highway work zones through safe driving. It is scheduled to run from April 17 to 21 and will be celebrated nationwide at worksites and construction management offices. The aim is to prevent accidents and injuries caused by motor vehicles operating in active work zones. Private companies and individuals …

The skin on a worker’s hands and arms is at risk from cut and abrasion hazards in many industries. Whether you’re at risk from deep cuts called lacerations or friction-based abrasion injuries, the right kind of PPE — namely, cut-resistant safety gloves — can keep workers safe and out of the hospital. Your skin is designed to protect your body from the hazards of the outside world, but that doesn’t mean it’s invulnerable. Cuts, scrapes, and other injuries can happen while your skin is pr …

Cold weather can be dangerous even if you’re not working outside. For workers in some industries that deal with snowstorms and other hazardous winter weather conditions, these problems can get especially bad. Cold weather means an increased risk of hand injuries, whether directly related to the cold or as a side effect that prevents workers from doing their jobs safely. These five tips will help you keep your hands healthy and safe when the weather outside is frightful.Choose Gloves Designed for …

Your hands are one of your most valuable tools, so picking the right safety gloves for your job is crucial for hand protection. You may feel overwhelmed with all the options out there, so consider these factors to help find the gloves that best fit your needs.Chemicals Chemical hazards come in many forms, which makes the right PPE essential. Whether your hands are splashed or immersed, the exposure duration long or short, or the chemical in liquid, gas, powder, or vapor form, f …

As the rest of the world retreats indoors, some of us still have to go to work. Winter weather can be a danger to your employees in more ways than one. When spending time outdoors in cold or icy weather, you need to protect yourself from common hazards, such as frostbite, slips, falls, hypothermia, dehydration, cold stress, and even snow blindness. From everyday jobs to large-scale industrial operations, learn how to prevent winter weather-related injuries. Protect Workers with Winter Wo …