30
2014
Workers in the marijuana industry face unique safety concerns
The marijuana industry comes with its own unique set of safety hazards, Washington OSHA Implementing preventative safety measures in this emerging industry will help to combat potential hazards as they arise. OSHA has compiled a series of issues for employees who work with marijuana to look out for. The lists cover all types of jobs, from producers and growers to processors and retailers. Producers and…
23
2014
Workplace burns: Don’t get scorched Avoiding them and treating them.
Protect workers from burns and keep your company in compliance with OSHA’s standards. From blistering to infection to amputation and even death, burns are a serious hazard. Burns: The bottom line Every year, thousands of staffers suffer burns in the workplace. And those injuries range from minor burns to ones so severe they require skin grafts. So it’s crucial to know how to prevent and…