Preventing slips and falls when walking or working on snow and ice
Slip and fall injuries often result from the presence of snow and ice on surfaces. There are several factors that when combined with slippery surfaces [...]
Cold Weather and Freeze Alert: Preparing for Winter Weather
As the days grow shorter, the temperatures get colder, and the winter weather begins to set in, preparing for winter conditions can help mitigate potential [...]
Improve Sleep: Tips to Improve Your Sleep When Times Are Tough
Just like food or water, sleep is a biological necessity for life and health. Research shows that the hours we spend sleeping are incredibly important. [...]
Watch Out for Eye Dangers
The personal and economic toll of eye injuries at work is alarming. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 20,000 workplace eye [...]
Home office ergonomic tips
Working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic? Staying healthy and productive when working from home starts with a good set-up of your main work area. [...]
Cleaning and Disinfecting for COVID-19
Both cleaning and disinfecting are important for reducing the spread of viral illnesses. Some viruses may remain viable (living) for hours to days on surfaces. [...]
Too Much Screen Time?
Whether it is a work computer, a home laptop or our ever-present smartphones, chances are you stare at some type of screen for hours each [...]
Elements of Forklift Safety
Many school districts utilize forklifts in their operations. Forklifts weigh more than three tons, and can reach a speed of 10 mph. These mechanical beasts [...]
Ready, Set, Mow
With the start of spring, the sight and sound of lawn mowers on our school grounds becomes a common occurrence. And with the increased frequency [...]
Summer Food Safety Tips
Stay happy and healthy during your picnic or barbecue this season. Memorial Day weekend means the beginning of grilling season for many Americans. For some, [...]
School Closure Considerations
We would like to encourage our school districts to take steps to identify the buildings in their school district that are no longer being used [...]
Personal Protective Equipment – because there is so much at stake
Washington standards for personal protective equipment are designed to help protect workers from the hazards of exposures to harmful levels of chemicals, noise, dust, or [...]