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SHARP: A Commitment to Employee Well-Being and Safety Excellence
SHARP highlights small employers with outstanding safety and health management systems, recognizing their commitment to employee well-being, injury prevention, and continuous workplace safety improvement.
September 18, 2026USF SafetyFlorida
Protecting New Workers by Building Heat Tolerance
This article highlights the importance of gradually acclimatizing new and returning workers to hot environments to reduce the risk of heat-related illness and improve workplace safety.
September 18, 2026USF SafetyFlorida
Evaluating Health Hazards: Industrial Hygiene Consultation Services
Learn how industrial hygiene consultation services help Florida employers evaluate air contaminants, noise exposure, and heat hazards to protect workers, improve compliance, and strengthen workplace safety programs.
July 31, 2026USF SafetyFlorida
Preventing Fire Hazards: Proper Storage of Gasoline and Compressed Gases
A hurricane preparedness fuel supply became a serious fire and explosion hazard when gasoline was stored beside oxygen and nitrogen cylinders, highlighting the importance of proper storage, separation, and OSHA compliance for flammable liquids and compressed gases.
July 31, 2026USF SafetyFlorida
Heat Safety: Preparing Workplaces Amid an Evolving Regulatory Landscape
Construction workers practicing heat illness prevention through hydration, rest breaks, and cooling measures during extreme summer temperatures.
July 31, 2026USF SafetyFlorida
National Electrical Safety Month: Awareness Is the Most Effective Protection
A review of key electrical hazards, workplace and home safety risks, and prevention strategies to reduce injuries and fatalities across industries during National Electrical Safety Month.
May 30, 2026USF SafetyFlorida
PPE Maintenance and Employee Training: The Last Line of Defense
This article highlights why proper PPE maintenance, inspection, and employee training are essential to ensure equipment performs effectively as the final barrier against workplace hazards.
May 29, 2026USF SafetyFlorida
Electrical Hazard Hiding in Plain Sight
A seemingly unused mezzanine stairway revealed unsecured electrical outlet boxes hanging from the ceiling, highlighting how overlooked areas can conceal serious electrical hazards.
May 29, 2026USF SafetyFlorida
If It's Not Designed for That, Don't Use It There
Improper use of receptacle boxes can create serious electrical hazards when equipment is not designed or installed for its intended application.
March 29, 2026USF SafetyFlorida
Understanding Workplace Stress and How to Reduce It
This article explains the leading causes of workplace stress, including heavy workloads, job insecurity, poor communication, and work‑life imbalance, and highlights practical strategies employers can use to create a healthier, more supportive work environment.
March 26, 2026USF SafetyFlorida
National Ladder Safety Month: AI-Driven Ladder Safety Systems Saving Lives.
A concise overview of ladder evolution, key OSHA/ANSI safety standards, leading causes of ladder-related injuries, and emerging AI‑driven technologies designed to improve ladder inspections and reduce workplace accidents.
March 26, 2026USF SafetyFlorida
Label It or Risk It: Why Hazard Communication Matters
This article highlights the critical importance of proper chemical labeling in preventing injuries and ensuring compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard.
January 22, 2026USF SafetyFlorida