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Residue fluid catalytic cracking (RFCC) is a process that cracks heavy oil into light oil, such as gasoline, with zeolite catalysts. Treated atmospheric residue (AR) [low-sulfur bunker-C from the residue [...]

Falls continue to pose a challenge to the safety and quality of care for patients admitted to medical-surgical units. As described in this article, tailored interventions for patient safety (TIPS) allow nurses to select individualized fall prevention strategies that may reduce falls., Falls are the leading cause of injury in adults, as more than 25% fall each year (Bilik et al., 2017). Falls can lead to physical injuries that may result in [...]

Last month's article shared how to assess your home or your relative's home in order to address safety and fall prevention. To reiterate a few important points, it is crucial [...]

... but you don't have to! Find tips below for staying safe (and upright) in winter conditions. Then, visit page 16 for more information on fall-proofing your home and your [...]

Waiting at a coach station recently, in the space of seven minutes I was cautioned three times by the disembodied voice of Big Nanny. No smoking or vaping was allowed. [...]

Whether you're changing sky-high warehouse light-bulbs or replacing windows on a two-story home, using scaffolds is a safe and easy way to get things done off the ground. We picked [...]

As your parents or loved ones age, their homes may not age so well along with them. Older homes in particular can be challenging to navigate once decreased vision, mobility, [...]

Accidents are the leading cause of death among U.S. men 18 to 50 years old, accounting for 37,000 of the roughly 148,000 annual fatalities. Some instances of unintentional death, to [...]

Upland hunters love to get together and talk about their best days in the field. Maybe it was the morning a young dog locked up on point for the first [...]

In the behavioral safety arena, multiple methodologies argue for a dominant position in the marketplace, resulting in confusion; closely-held, magical formulas; and an often-dangerous resolve to do it yourself. It [...]

The Extended Adolescent Injury Checklist (E-AIC), a self-report measure of injury based on the model of the Adolescent Injury Checklist (AIC), was developed for use in the evaluation of school-based [...]

Meet Rover. He is an affable hound and a persistent home safety champion. His light-bulb nose goes "code red" when he sniffs out danger, while his trusty sidekick, Freddie Flashlight, […]

Summer fun can quickly turn to misery if you suffer an injury--especially if you haven't thought about first aid since you were in Girl Scouts. "You may do too much […]

Although originating in the petrochemical industry, HAZOP (HAZards and OPerability) techniques can be successfully applied to power plants to proactively identify and address potential problems in operation, with the overall [...]

WHAT IS YOUR BACK GROUND? I have been in law enforcement since 2002 and have worked a variety of assignments, from undercover/tactical operations, to policy advisor, to the Superintendent of [...]

Adding or changing lighting in your home, whether for your layout or for any other use, may be subject to local building codes and inspection. Before adding a circuit or [...]

Providing clean, safe walkways in public facilities is essential for preventing costly slip, trip and fall (ST&F) accidents. Falls on the same level were the second leading cause of all [...]

If you've been in the propane business for more than a couple of years, you've heard a lot of safety and accident prevention presentations. Employers, insurance companies and the NPGA [...]

Caught in an avalanche it was supposed to be a relaxing Sunday hike. On March 28, 2004, Joan Napolitano and four friends packed the car with snowshoes and a picnic […]

When it comes to construction and subcontractor safety, there is good reason to listen to what Matt Frandsen has to say. Frandsen is the corporate safety director at The Weitz […]

I feel a whole lot better knowing that my child is traveling inside a vehicle equipped with air bags, no question about it. Now that air bags are a widely [...]

[check] PROTECT YOURSELF Avoid walking through tall grasses as well as brushy and wooded areas, which is where ticks tend to hang out. You should also stick to the trail [...]

Ask any safety professional, insurance actuary, or medical doctor, and they will say that the risk of injury is an inherent part of life, and the small decisions we make [...]

If you ask an assortment of ASABE members about their involvement with standards, you're likely to get a wide range of answers. Some are not involved at all and don't [...]