Most of the injuries that cost you a worker for a month did not happen during unusual or high-risk work. They happened during routine work done a few seconds too fast, when something heavy moved and a person was [...]
A falling object, slip from a ladder, or low steel beam nobody noticed. Head injuries happen fast and the consequences last a long time. For employers running construction crews, repair shops, fuel delivery operations, and fleets, head protection is [...]
Summer heat can turn a normal workday into a serious safety risk fast. For NARFA industries like automotive, roads, fuel, fleet, transportation, oil and gas, HVAC, plumbing, landscaping, and construction, heat safety is both a seasonal reminder and it is tied [...]
The CDC isn't known for alarming headlines, so when the agency issued a warning in late April that emergency room visits for tick bites are at their highest level since 2017, it was worth paying attention. Compared to the [...]
If you spend any time on the road, you’ve seen it: the light turns green, the car in front doesn’t move, and the driver is staring down at a phone. For NARFA and AICC members in automotive, roads, fuel, [...]
Driving for work is a high-stakes responsibility, but when the forecast turns sour, the danger spikes significantly. Recent data shows that weather plays a role in roughly 12% of all vehicle crashes, accounting for nearly 745,000 accidents annually. While [...]
When a workplace injury happens, everyone sees the obvious costs: the claim, the medical bills, maybe some time off. What most employers underestimate are the indirect and long‑tail expenses that can easily multiply the total impact of a single incident. In 2023, work [...]
For professional drivers, the "office" isn't a cubicle, it’s the cab of a truck. While most safety discussions focus on what happens on the road, your physical well-being inside the vehicle is just as critical to a long, successful [...]
Why Construction and Outdoor Workers Need to Know About Poison Plants The CDC reports that 80-90% of adults develop rashes from poison ivy exposure, and the reaction can prevent you from working for days or weeks. For NARFA and [...]
Winter presents unique challenges for businesses operating across automotive, infrastructure, and energy sectors. The combination of cold temperatures, precipitation, and reduced daylight creates complex safety considerations that affect workers, equipment, and operations. Understanding these challenges helps businesses maintain safety [...]
