Heat stress hazards are among the most neglected health hazards in the workplace. People have a tendency to think that heat stress is just being hot and uncomfortable, but it is much more.

A great benefit of cell phones is their use in reporting trouble, according to police, fire and emergency response agencies.

Just like drugs or alcohol, sleepiness slows reaction time, decreases awareness, and impairs judgment. Just like drugs or alcohol, it can be fatal when driving.

Though Fireworks can be Exciting, Festive and Fun, it is important to remember that fireworks are also DANGEROUS!

Thousands of children are injured and hundreds are killed every year by hazards found on the farm. Implement injury prevention strategies today to protect agriculture's greatest resource, our children.

Every year, there are more than 5 million work-related injuries and illnesses. That means that every year, 1 out of every 18 people in the workplace will get injured or become ill. Last year alone, there were more than 5,000 deaths in the workplace.

According to the U.S. Postal Service, there were almost ten million incidents of identity theft in the United States in 2004 at a cost of $5 billion to consumers.

Some tips to prevent mold from taking over your home, office and health

The AMERIND Safety Team has developed Employee Safety Plan Templates for our TEIP customers. Two templates, one for Indian Housing and the other for Native American businesses, are available. Contact an AMERIND Safety Team member for more details.

Traffic death rates are three times greater at night than during the day. Yet many of us are unaware of driving at night special hazards or don't know effective ways to deal with them. Ninety percent of a driver's reaction depends on vision, and depth perception, color recognition, and peripheral vision are compromised at night. Older drivers have even greater difficulties seeing at night. Another factor adding danger to night driving is fatigue.

What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral fiber that was commonly used in a variety of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire retardant.