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Awake & Asleep: Managing Worker Fatigue

WorkER Fatigue “When people sleep less than five hours a night, on a regular basis, it doubles mortality,” said Dr. Michael J. Breus, PhD, a clinical psychologist and..

The Backbone of an Ergonomics Perspective

The pain strikes when you least expect it. For me, I felt it when I was putting on a pair of socks one Sunday morning. Of course, this was not my first time feeling this pain, so..

Emergency Action Planning - Are You Prepared?

Planning for Emergency Action If you have never experienced a raging inferno, chances are you do not know how to respond. What about when you hear a distinctive warning signal for..

Safety On The Water - Minimum Compliance SafetyPro

The recent and tragic news out of Missouri where a duck boat capsized and killed 17 is raising safety concerns for the tourist industry once again. There were 31 people on board,..

Construct Something Better - Reduce Construction Hazards

New construction projects are popping up everywhere and the cycle of new beginnings, renovations of history, and vast expansions on the planet show no signs of slowing down. What..

Wheel Of Safety - Collisions, Tired Drivers - SafetyPro

The rain was subsiding, but there was still a drizzle coming down at approximately 7:35 PM on Sunday, December 4, 2016 when a Ford Crown Victoria crossed the centerline and struck..

Compassionate And Clear - Substance Abuse Among Employees - SafetyPro

Substance abuse does not discriminate between employer or employees. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 76 percent of people with..

Youth Workers Zone - Tips from SafetyPro Resources

“School’s out for summer…” The song lyric by Alice Cooper in “School’s Out” is a reminder that students are heading into summer jobs until they return to the classroom this Fall...

Trench Excavation Awareness - Working in Confined Space

Trench Excavation Trench collapse kills 20-year-old construction worker in Baltimore. On June 6, 2018, a contractor was on site to repair a backed-up sewer line from a nearby..