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Compensation for injuries arising out of horseplay. Generally, innocent victims can collect, but many states deny benefits to those who initiate horseplay. Occasionally, however, initiators are able to collect. Here’s a case where that happened. Compensation for injuries arising out of horseplay. Generally, innocent victims can collect, but many states deny benefits to those who […]
Read about an expert who recommends offering nap breaks to keep workers safer and boost productivity. The days of the 8-hour night’s sleep are gone for millions of working Americans. But getting 6 hours or less of shut-eye just isn’t enough for most people to function well and safely on the job. Sara C. Mednick, […]
OSHA announced today that it is withdrawing its proposed interpretation on occupational noise, entitled: “Interpretation of OSHA’s Provisions for Feasible Administrative or Engineering Controls of Occupational Noise.” The proposed interpretation would have expanded upon the “feasible administrative or engineering controls” phrasing used in OSHA’s noise standard. It was first published on Oct 19, 2010 in […]
The list of possible machinery-related injuries is long and bloody. It includes severed fingers, crushed hands, amputated arms, severe cuts, and other damage too horrible to mention. Sometimes workers are even killed by machines. But it’s no use blaming machines for accidents! The responsibility for preventing machine accidents and injuries lies with workers who don’t […]
Safe and healthy workers are productive, satisfied workers. That’s good for you and the organization’s bottom line. You don’t need us to tell you that you have a tough job. But taking these seven steps can make your job easier and your workplace safer. You’re probably already doing most or all of these things, but […]
Many areas of the country are deep into winter, so it’s a good time to do refresher training on winter weather driving. Your workers need to understand the specific hazards of snow and icy conditions on roads so they can adjust their driving accordingly, you use the “Why It Matters” points to drive the hazards […]
Week in Review, January 28, 2011 Note to Readers: This newsletter appears daily, but we know some don’t always have the time to read it everyday. For your convenience, here’s a re-publication of what we covered this past week. Daily, weekly, or anything in between, we’re pleased to keep you informed with the latest tips, […]
Week in Review, January 21, 2011 Note to Readers: This newsletter appears daily, but we know some don’t always have the time to read it everyday. For your convenience, here’s a re-publication of what we covered this past week. Daily, weekly, or anything in between, we’re pleased to keep you informed with the latest tips, […]
Research shows that employee perceptions of workplace safety affect safety culture and performance. What are your employees thinking about safety? What employees think about workplace safety affects how they act on the job and how involved they become in creating and maintaining a safe work environment. If you want employee-driven safety, you have to know […]
OSHA has cited contractor MJ Scoville Inc. for violations at a Binghamton, NY demolition site. The $52,500 in proposed fines stemmed from 9 violations, most of which were for fall and lead hazards. Employees at MJ Scoville worked in conditions that exposed them to falls of up to 40 feet without fall protection, reported OSHA […]