(NIOSH) The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) outlines potential hazards to outdoor workers and the responsibility of employers to mitigate these risks: Outdoor workers are exposed to many types of hazards that depend on their type of work, geographic region, season, and duration of time they are outside.…
Many nursing home residents are often unable to protect themselves or evacuate in the event of an emergency. As such, it is crucial that nursing home owners and staff prepare by implementing proper fire protection measures, staff training, and emergency evacuation procedures. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) outlines basic fire safety requirements, particular…
(OSHA) Grain handling plants receive, manage, store, process, and ship a variety of raw agricultural goods, such as, corn, wheat, oats, barley, sunflower seeds, and soybeans. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) considers the grain handling industry a “high hazard industry where workers can be exposed to numerous serious and life…