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Winter is certainly here, when the annual battle to keep warm during the coldest months of the year can hit its (frozen) peaks. If you're lucky enough to work in a climate-controlled environment or in warmer temperatures, cold weather may seem like a foreign nuisance. But for thousands of us, managing the cold is a harsh reality. When considering what to wear in the fight against icy temperatures, wind, and humidity, other workplace hazards must be accounted for. What keeps you warm also mu …

Launched in 2011, OSHA has a campaign reminding us about the very real dangers of heat. It can affect outdoor as well as indoor environments. From bakeries, construction sites, foundries, firefighting and more. Every year thousands become sick from heat stress, some cases are even fatal.This is preventable with some planning, supervision and observation for possible symptoms. Once symptoms are present, applying heat-related first aid is critical. When in doubt, cool the employee a …

Jendco is pleased to announce our July partnership for Jendco Gives Back. Since 2003, the Wounded Warrior Project has been a tireless advocate for our nation’s finest, improving the lives of millions of warriors and their families. Wounded Warrior Project is transforming the way America’s injured veterans are empowered, employed, and engaged in our communities. You can learn more and support them at  https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org …

This year Dress For Success Columbus celebrates fifteen years of service to the Central Ohio community with more than 20,000 women empowered since our founding in 2007. Dress For Success Columbus is a workforce development organization that is empowering women to achieve economic independence by providing career development tools, professional attire, and a network of support to help all women thrive in work and in life. We are a space where all women can see themselves and receive the tool …

The ABC's (and sometimes D and E's) of Fall Protection GuideSometimes the only way to do a job involves exposure to fall hazards. Selecting the right equipment is always key to ensuring worker safety, but this is especially true when working in Fall Arrest applications. Luckily, there is an easy way to remember the bare essentials for what is required when working in Fall Arrest: the ABCs.A typical Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) incorporates three components often described as the ABC' …