Study ties high heat to nearly 28,000 workplace injuries a year
Washington — Tens of thousands of workplace injuries a year are linked to hotter temperatures, according to a recent study out of Harvard University and George Washington University.
Washington — Tens of thousands of workplace injuries a year are linked to hotter temperatures, according to a recent study out of Harvard University and George Washington University.
Philadelphia — Overuse injuries on the job can lead to elevated inflammation levels, mood changes and chronic pain, results of a recent study suggest.
Reports of serious health effects linked to 7-hydroxymitragynine, also known as 7-OH (a strong chemical found in the kratom plant – native to Southeast Asia), are on the rise, according to recently published health alert.
Washington — A new guide from the National Safety Council is intended to help small and medium-sized employers effectively adopt safety technologies.
Arlington, VA — Third-party ratings for safety equipment shouldn’t be viewed as a replacement for compliance or regulatory standards, the International Safety Equipment Association cautions in a Sept 29 statement.
Cincinnati — Stigma attached to jobs that “society deems unfavorable” may leave workers feeling down about themselves, but channeling self-confidence can help curb negative emotions.
Washington — OSHA is seeking input on its proposal to delete 16 test standards from the agency’s Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Program’s List of Appropriate Test Standards.
Washington — Confined and concentrated combustible dust can ignite and generate secondary dust explosions “powerful enough to destroy buildings,” the Chemical Safety Board warns.
Arlington, VA — Good worksite housekeeping can significantly reduce miners’ exposure to respirable dust and silica, the Mine Safety and Health Administration states in a recently published health alert.
Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of death and serious injury in construction and agriculture. To tackle this, the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) have today launched a month-long, all-island inspection campaign.