Safety Data Sheets are critical to informing employees of the hazards they face. By Jade BrainardDec 01, 2022 Over each of the past seven years, hazard communication (1910.1200) has been
Research of Fatigue A lot of research exists in the areas of sleep deprivation and fatigue. The National Safety Council has compiled some of that eye-opening information here for you
“ALCOHOL and YOU” Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant, although in smaller amounts it may appear to have a mild stimulant effect. The main psychoactive ingredient in alcoholic beverages
Cell Phone Distracted Driving Multitasking is a Myth Driving and cell phone conversations both require a great deal of thought. When doing them at the same time, your brain is
Spontaneous combustion in underground coal mines has become a serious problem, particularly in the caved area (gob). Recent statistics have shown that approximately 17% of a total of 87 underground
Ending Distracted Driving is Everyone's Responsibility Thousands have Died in Crashes Involving Cell Phone Use Many distractions exist while driving, but cell phones are a top distraction because so many
Friends, The trick is to remain focused on our goals and by the way, remaining focused does not mean having tunnel vision. Both our success and our safety require us
Feelings of fatigue are somewhat subjective, and signs of fatigue are not always easy to identify. Some people cannot even tell when they are fatigued. The reality is, more than
Illumination is an important aspect of the mine environment. Underground mines are totally dependent on artificial light, as are surface mines in non-daylight hours. Mine buildings rely predominantly on artificial
Fatigue is increasingly recognized as a problem affecting the workforce. Research shows 13% of workplace injuries can be attributed to fatigue, a dangerous byproduct of a society that operates 24
