Disturbing Symptoms Discovered in Welders
Welders exposed to low levels of manganese showed signs of neurological problems that have experts concerned. Keep reading for details.
Category: Injuries and Illness
Modern safety management goes beyond covering traditional workplace accidents to now being equally concerned with illnesses caused on and even off the job. This section will explain what you need to know to avoid both injuries and illnesses, and to track your progress in reaching this goal.
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OSHA Chief: Workplace Deaths Are ‘Rarely Accidental’
Although workplace deaths are often called accidents, they “are rarely ‘accidental,’ as in a matter of chance or bad luck,” according to Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health David Michaels in a recent opinion piece. Michaels says the issue can usually be traced back to decisions by employers and managers? Agree? Disagree? […]
Washington State Celebrates Success of Light-Duty Incentive Program
An initiative that helps support appropriate work for those who have sustained workplace injuries has reached two important milestones. Keep reading to find out why the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) is celebrating.
Latest BLS Figures Show Workplace Injuries Continue to Decline
If you’ve been working to improve your safety and health management system, pat yourself on the back. Nationally, job injury rates are down. Keep reading for details on the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and find out which industry was the only one to see an increase in injuries.
More Successful Businesses See Lower Rate of Job Injury
As a safety professional, you’re aware of the high cost of worker injuries. But you may be surprised to learn about the relationship between a company’s financial status and on-the-job injury rates. Read more to learn about this intriguing link.
New Report Uncovers Occupations Most Affected by Injuries
When you hear of workplace injuries, what industries and occupations come to mind? Most would assume anything construction related, as well as public service (i.e. police and firefighters). However, a new report from Paychex is offering some startling revelations into workplace injuries.
Report Finds Injuries Down in the Meat/Poultry Industry
Injury rates in the meat and poultry industry are down, but hazardous conditions persist. Get the latest findings from a new government report here.
Q&A: Eyewash Locations
Recently, one of our subscribers asked the following question: Is there anywhere specific an eyewash station needs to be placed in a facility? This was our answer:
What’s the Top Cause of Employee Injury? The Answer Might Surprise You.
An analysis of millions of workers’ compensation claims found that about a third were related to one type of activity. Keep reading to find out what it is and if your workers are at risk.
Occupational Hearing Loss: Devastating But Preventable
Work-induced hearing loss can have devastating consequences—from relationship problems to on-the-job safety risks. Get the latest from an expert who says it doesn’t have to happen.