Mercury vapor is colorless and odorless. When fluorescent light bulbs accidentally break, vapor enters the air and a small amount of liquid mercury falls to the ground where it continues to evaporate? Workers are primarily exposed by breathing in the vapors but also through absorption through the skin. For more information on how to stay
Read more →Whether it’s the environmental situation or the internal heat created by physical activity while working outdoors, avoiding heat related work illnesses should be top of mind this time of year. OHP can help you create safety standards for all your work conditions. See the OSHA link below for more information on avoiding the hazards of
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The perfect gift this Valentine’s Day is the gift of heart health. Along with Valentine’s Day, February marks American Heart Month, a great time to commit to a healthy lifestyle and make small changes that can lead to a lifetime of heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women.1
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The summer may be coming to an end on the calendar, however heat related illnesses can still strike while you are working outdoors. Make sure you still pay attention to the warning signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Muscle cramping could be one of the first signs
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