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Yesterday we shared a hand surgeon’s views on the causes of hand injuries and some of his tips for preventing them. Today we’ll give you more practical advice to share with workers for preventing these potentially life-changing injuries. Because the hand is such a highly evolved and constantly used instrument, it can be injured in […]
Following a residual risk and technology review of its 2003 National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for facilities engaged in surface coating of wood building products, the EPA is proposing not to revise the existing emissions limits.
Today’s expert advises training materials with varied formats that go beyond simple verbal lectures. Here’s one that trains in 25 different subjects at a single low cost. . Yesterday’s Advisor began a discussion of consultant Ben Wurtmann’s concept of safety training that goes beyond simple accident avoidance to the point that it also improves work […]
The veteran drivers/editors at edmunds.com have seen it all. Noted for their car ratings and reviews, here they parcel out their experience into 10 tips that can help keep your employees safe on the road. As an experienced safety professional, you are no doubt aware that the biggest risk facing your employees every day is […]
The five-member Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rejected a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposal that would have provided financial assistance to coal-fired and nuclear electric power plants. The proposal or recommendation would have identified these facilities as energy “reliability and resilience resources” and enabled them to price their product so that all costs of […]
Read about how one Fortune 100 company set and achieved a goal to reduce the number and severity of workplace injuries by 50 percent in 5 years. The program was so successful, the company is already into its second 5-year challenge. Anyone who thinks changing safety direction and outcomes at a large company is impossible […]
What’s native to dry southwest US soils, causes a flu-like illness that can turn deadly, and can get you cited by Cal/OSHA for letting workers be exposed? It’s Valley Fever—a disease caused by inhaling fungal spores—and California is reporting an uptick in both cases of Valley Fever and Cal/OSHA citations arising from it.
Workplace head injuries are a very serious safety concern because they can easily be fatal. Are your workers’ heads properly protected against all risks? To be effective, OSHA says all head protection should meet five basic criteria. It must: Absorb the shock of a falling object Prevent an object from penetrating it Resist water Burn […]
A recent poll finds that sleepiness affects the job performance of many workers, particularly in the transportation field. The National Sleep Foundation’s (NSF) 2012 Sleep in America® poll is the first poll to ask transportation professionals, including pilots, train operators, and truck, bus, taxi, and limo drivers about their sleep habits and work performance. The […]
An Arizona company that helps businesses protect its workers has been rewarded for safeguarding the health and safety of its own employees.