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Personal protective equipment (PPE) is non-negotiable for workplace safety, but hot weather creates a challenging balance between protection and comfort. With new OSHA heat regulations on the horizon and advancing cooling technologies, there are more options than ever to keep workers safe and help you stay cool and focused on the job.

Every year, thousands of U.S. workers become sick from occupational heat exposure, with some cases proving fatal. Heat illness can develop rapidly when the body's cooling system can't keep up with high temperatures and humidity.

Heat illness is a serious workplace hazard that's becoming increasingly common. There were 36 work-related deaths due to environmental heat exposure in 2021, and about 2,300 people in the United States died in the summer of 2023, with the cause of death being excessive heat, the highest in 45 years of records.

What’s your favorite Sussex County restaurant? Are they violating health and food safety guidelines? Delaware Online’s Article “Which Sussex County restaurants have had the most violations in the past 30 days?” shares the restaurants with the most violations as of January 21, 2024. 

A hazard refers to any condition or circumstance in the workplace that can potentially cause damage, harm, or adverse health effects to individuals or property under specific conditions. The Occupational Safety Hazard Administration (OSHA) emphasizes that every workplace must be prepared to identify potential hazards to reduce the risk of injuries or fatalities before they even occur.

Lockout and tagout devices are handy little tools that help workers performing service or maintenance on equipment or machinery protect themselves against potentially hazardous energy. Without lockouts and tagouts, employees are left vulnerable to injuries and even death caused by unexpected energization (or the release of stored energy).

Working with electricity isn’t something to fear, but it can come with risks. One of the most significant examples for employees who use electrical equipment is an arc flash injury or arc flash incident. These often occur due to human error, but they can also be a product of natural circumstances.

Forklifts are essential pieces of equipment in various industries, including distribution centers, manufacturing, construction, and retail. One crucial aspect of operating a forklift safely is understanding the relationship between forklift stability and its center of gravity.

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) collects data about work-related injuries and illnesses from employers nationwide. This information allows OSHA to evaluate safety norms and take action against non-compliant organizations.