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Keeping Young Workers Safe This Season
As the school season comes to a close, teens and young adults will be searching for summer jobs to help pay for various expenses. In fact, about 70% to 80% of teens report to have worked sometime during their high… Read More ›
April is National Safe Digging Month
April marks National Safe Digging Month, an effort to raise awareness of safe digging practices across the country. Why was this month designated? Consider the following: More than 200,000 underground utility lines are struck each year in the U.S. 37%… Read More ›
Don’t Forget to Spring Forward Saturday Evening!
This weekends marks the time when we set our clocks ahead an hour to correspond with Daylight Savings Time. At approximately 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 14th we will gain an additional hour of daylight for the spring/summer season to… Read More ›
Injury Increase Related to Daylight Savings Time
On Sunday, March 14th, we will “spring forward” an hour ahead for Daylight Savings Time, a move to welcome the spring season with extended daylight hours. But did you know that the occasion marks an increased risk for… Read More ›
Prevention of Winter Hazards at Work
Winter ushers in a time for festivities and coziness, but it also presents a number of hazards and dangers. This is no less true at work. There are many steps that can be taken to reduce the risks and hazards presented to you and others in the workplace. Read More ›
Snowblower Injury Facts and Safety Tips
Snowblowers are by far the easiest way to clear the winter snow from your driveway, but they also present dangers as well. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are more than 4,000 emergency room injuries each year associated with… Read More ›
Feeling The Effects of S.A.D.?
Have you ever noticed that you feel blue during the winter? On days when it is cloudy do you feel more depressed than usual? When you must spend large amounts of time indoors do you find your mood changes? If… Read More ›
Tolerating Cold Exposure at Work
There are certain types of jobs that can require workers to spend a significant amount of time outdoors in extremely cold conditions. Some regions experience winters with heavy snow, chilling winds and even dangerous… Read More ›
Let’s Make 2010 an InjuryFree Year
As the clock approaches midnight tonight, we say goodbye to 2009 and look ahead to the New Year to bring us promises of happiness and health, to surpass the tests we’ve encountered and believe we can have a better tomorrow.… Read More ›
Happy Holidays from InjuryFree!
This holiday season, reflecting on the past year, we at InjuryFree want to acknowledge you for your dedication to safety. Workplace safety is a cornerstone in keeping every employee injury free. As leaders, you enhance the awareness and culture of… Read More ›
