Proper Use Of A Hard Hat. That’s Just Using Your Head.
We know that wearing a hard hat on the job is a no-brainer, but you might be surprised at the amount of occupational head injuries occur from the lack of wearing proper head protection. We want to make...
View Article5 Grossest Office Cold & Flu Habits
Tis’ the season for the office and workplace to be full of sniffly noses, scratchy throats, cacophonous coughing, and blowing noses. Germs, bacteria and disease are being spread all around the desks,...
View ArticleWhy Implementing Employee Drug Testing Is Worth The Cost
Implementing an effective employee drug testing program has many organizational benefits for your business. It promotes employee safety and a more productive workplace, not to mention that it is...
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know About The New Federal Truck Driving Rules
Earlier this month, the Senate passed an amended bill introduced by Senator Susan Collins that will undo the July 2013 changes made to the federal rules for truck driver working hours. This new...
View ArticleDon’t Fall Victim to Workplace Stupid Mistakes
When we think about safety hazards on the job, our minds usually go to the scariest or biggest potential threats. But did you know that most injuries on a construction worksite are rarely caused by...
View ArticleNational Burn Awareness Week
We are in the midst of National Burn Awareness Week, seven days dedicated to bring awareness to the hazards of burns, fires, and scalding. The focus of this first week in February is to make known the...
View ArticleEye Wellness and Safety in the Workplace
Sight is one of our most valuable senses — especially when it comes to getting our jobs done right. However, sometimes the workplace can put this precious asset at risk. Each day, more than 2,000...
View ArticleNational Work Zone Awareness Week
March 23rd-27th is National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), five days dedicated to preventing work zone fatalities by encouraging safe driving through highway work zones and construction sites. Since...
View Article6 Ways to Prevent Heat Exhaustion on the Worksite
Workers, especially those that work outside, are at a higher risk for heat illness and exhaustion during the summer months. Proper hydration, rest, and some other preventive measures will keep you safe...
View ArticleStay Safe Without Losing Your Cool
Keeping cool is especially important in the scorching summer heat, and all of your protective equipment can really weigh you down. But before you start neglecting your personal safety, check out this...
View ArticleSafety Leadership: Making Safety a Reality
Here at OHC, we aim to treat your injuries with the utmost care and personal attention. However, our greater goal is to help you prevent these injuries on the worksite. Unfortunately, the harsh reality...
View ArticleWorkplace Stupid Mistakes: Part 2
Stupid mistakes. We’ve all made them on the job—some just more costly than others. Oftentimes, the stupid mistake is a task the worker is trained to do correctly, has performed hundreds of time, and...
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