Worker’s Memorial Day, April 28, is an international day of remembrance for workers killed, disabled or injured while at work. Also called the International Workers Memorial Day or International Commemoration Day (ICD), the Worker’s Memorial Day provides a focal point … Continue reading
Here’s one more reason to be vigilant about workplace safety. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced that it’ll be implementing new measures to strengthen its Whistleblower Protection Program (WPP), thereby encouraging more employees … Continue reading
On November 26, President George W. Bush, proclaimed December 2008 as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. The President stated, “I encourage all Americans to help keep our Nation’s roads safe by making responsible choices and taking appropriate measures … Continue reading
Today, the vast majority of Americans regularly access computers. This includes the many millions who use computers daily at work. As we spend increasing amounts of time at our computer workstation, we need to be aware of how the design … Continue reading
To avoid risks to health, OSHA encourages building managers, custodians, and others responsible for building maintenance to learn how to avoid, control and remove mold in buildings. The key to controlling mold is moisture. Here are 10 tips from OSHA: … Continue reading
Scaffolding is the single most frequently OSHA-cited construction safety standard. No employee should use or assemble a scaffold without a complete understanding of how to do so safely. Thousands of builders are injured every year as a result of scaffold … Continue reading
Violence in the workplace is a serious safety and health issue and the fourth-leading cause of fatal occupational injury in the United States. An extreme example just last week with the eight employees and shoppers slain in a Nebraska department … Continue reading
OSHA’s Federal Register reported a final rule on employer-paid personal protective equipment (PPE). This rule clarifies with few exceptions, employers are to supply all PPE at no cost for employees. With this new rule, OSHA estimates 21,000 fewer injuries are … Continue reading
OSHA has released an updated list of the most cited violations of its safety and health regulations for the fiscal year 2006, which runs from October 2005 through September 2006. The two top-most cited standards, Scaffolding and Fall Protection, are … Continue reading
Leading the nation in recognizing the health dangers of diacetyl, on June 4, 2007 the California State Assembly approved Assembly Bill 514 (Lieber, D-San Jose) prohibiting the use of this substance in the workplace. Diacetyl is a widely used artificial … Continue reading