Communicating with a face covering
Wearing a face covering is an important part of keeping you and others healthy right now. Face coverings can also make talking to those around [...]
3D Printing Safety
3D printing, sometimes known as additive manufacturing, has experienced widespread growth across numerous industries in recent years. It is used in a wide variety of [...]
Be Smart with Sharps
Sharps are medical devices like needles, lancets, syringes, auto injectors and other tools that cut or go into the skin. The Washington Administration Code (WAC) 296-823-14010 [...]
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 [...]
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