In June 2016, a portable eyewash unit at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) failed when an employee attempted to use it during an emergency.
The eyewash nozzles, designed to produce immediate flushing fluid, did not activate. Thankfully, the employee was able to move to a nearby sink where he flushed his eyes and avoided a … Read More
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 84 percent of bicycle deaths involve people 20 years of age and older. Bicycle helmet use has been estimated to reduce head injury risk by 85 percent.
All bicyclists are required to wear helmets while riding on Argonne’s campus. Please print and share this tip sheet … Read More
According to the National Fire Protection Agency, fireworks are the riskiest consumer product when it comes to fire fatalities.
Shocking statistics 11,400 people went to the emergency room for fireworks-related injuries in 2013. Of those injured, 40 percent were children under the age of 15. Sparklers accounted for four out of five of the injuries … Read More
“A couple of summers ago, my uncle stepped in a well-hidden rabbit hole in his backyard,” said Scott Thomas (FMS). “The unexpected downward lurch twisted and snapped his ankle. He spent eight weeks in a hot, cumbersome boot and then another six weeks in physical therapy until he was fully recovered.”
4 tips for campus … Read More
Do you know these songs?
Safety Dance by Men Without Hats Help by The Beatles Staying Alive by Bee Gees Radioactive by Imagine Dragons Careful with that Axe, Eugene by Pink Floyd Safe and Sound by Taylor Swift
Safety is part of our culture at Argonne. If you … Read More
Keep these life hacks in mind as you enjoy summer activities.
Wear sunscreen.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), youth and adults in the United States can do more to protect themselves from ultraviolet rays. More than one-third of U.S. adults reported a sunburn in the previous year, with rates higher … Read More
As you enjoy summer activities, keep these tips in mind.
Be a smart traveler.
Smart planning and preparation can make a good trip a great one. Arrive early if you’re going to the airport and have your shoes off BEFORE you reach the front of the security line. (You’ll have plenty of time in the … Read More
A child in Virginia suffered second-degree burns after a day at the beach, even after his mother applied 50-SPF sunscreen multiple times throughout the day. This incident has attracted national attention and is prompting many to ask whether sunscreens are really as safe as we think they are.
It’s important to know what to … Read More
Summer weather and sandals go hand-in-hand, but closed-toe shoes are a much safer option when you’re working, especially in laboratories, outdoors and in areas that require closed-toe or safety shoes.
According to the National Safety Council, 75 percent of job-related foot injury victims were not wearing safety shoes.
Argonne provides a safety shoe allotment … Read More
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