A strong safety policy, the proper equipment and good training prevents accidents and saves lives—dramatically illustrated in the following story from OSHA. Turner Construction, the Lambeau Field general contractor, has a mandatory policy requiring workers to use fall protection safety … Continue reading
Various parts of the U.S. are experiencing record breaking summer emperatures. In California alone, more than a 100 people have been reported to have died as a result of the heat wave. Because of this, various agencies have stepped up … Continue reading
Without adequate safety measures, working on scaffolding can be dangerous. Power lines passing near scaffolds pose additional dangers because they expose workers to electrical hazards. Power lines near scaffoldings should always be de-energized before workers get on the scaffolds. A … Continue reading
Study finds drivers talking on cell phones, even while using hands-free units, are as impaired as drunken drivers. Researchers at the University of Utah drew this conclusion after studing the driving patters of 40 volunteers on a virtual 3D driving … Continue reading
A short video This is a trainee under going Hazardous Materials Training in Northern California.
With soaring temperatures many outdoor workers face increased dangers due to heat stress. Judy Fortin of CNN dispenses a quick dose of “heat illness” advice in her daily Health Minute (the link to the video may be found here, but … Continue reading
OSHA’s priorities are guided by a Strategic Management Plan which is designed to work in concert with the Department of Labor’s Strategic Plan. The plan has three major components:
In his speech at the AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS (ASSE) Annual Convention and Exposition on June 12, Edwind G. Foulke Jr., the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, provided an outline of OSHA’s priorities in 2006.
When computers started making inroads into the workplace, we did not foresee that minor physical activities such as tapping on keys and gazing at computer terminals could have major detrimental affects on our health.
Osha has released “OSHA Offers Best Practices Guide for First Aid Programs”, a guide for developing workplace first aid programs.