Bicycle Safety: Stay Safe as You Pedal
A helmet is the most important piece of equipment you can use when riding a bike. In fact, it’s so important that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), a division of the federal government, devised safety standards for helmets. As such, be sure that your...
Hurricane Insurance Coverage Considerations
Hurricanes are some of the costliest natural weather disasters, with some causing well over $30 billion in damage. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, tropical hurricanes caused the most damage among the $310 billion weather disasters...
Experts Fear Global Impact From Russia’s Cyberattacks on Ukraine
Are You Prepared for a Cyberattack? Russian cyberattacks on Ukraine are likely to affect surrounding countries and the world. Cybersecurity experts warn that steps should be taken to secure systems, including implementing multi-factor authentication, backing up and...
Bench Grinders Safety
Bench Grinders Bench grinders, which are sometimes referred to as offhand or pedestal grinders, are a common piece of equipment on job sites and in the shop. They are used for a variety of tasks, including sharpening, polishing, buffing and cleaning metal objects....
OSHA Penalty Amounts 2022
Most OSHA citation penalties are based on a severity and probability scale. When an OSHA Compliance officer visits your business and discovers a safety issue, they will explain what they found before leaving. The compliance officer does not levy the penalty, but they...