Summer is here! Now is the time many people working outdoors break out the sunglasses. While conventional sunglasses may protect the eyes from glare, they do a poor job of protecting your eyes from the industrial hazards of splashes, flying objects, and dust. In fact, conventional glasses can present their own hazards in the workplace. It is a fact that the frame and...
Posted: 6/13/2016 3:00:00 PM by Townsend Corporation

Types of heat-related illness:Heat Rash. Heat rash is a series of red, blister-like marks with a burning or prickling sensation.Heat Cramps. A heat cramp is an involuntarily and forcibly contracted muscle. It can also manifest itself as fibers of a muscle that don’t relax. Heat cramps are often caused by heavy sweating and large electrolyte losses.Heat Exhaustion....
Posted: 6/6/2016 3:00:00 PM by Townsend Corporation