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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.
Is it possible that your injury and illness records could be used against you as evidence of OSHA violations? The answer may surprise you. In a BLR webinar entitled "OSHA Recordkeeping: What’s Recordable and What’s Not," Adele L. Abrams, Esq., an attorney and nationally recognized expert on occupational safety and health, offered insight into the […]
Here are some exercises you can recommend to employees when you hold back safety meetings. These easy tune-ups can help condition and increase flexibility to prevent back injuries. WARNING: Advise employees to consult with their doctor before starting any exercise program. If they are badly out of shape or already have a back problem, some […]
So many safety topics are critical for preventing worker injuries. But across the board in all industries, perhaps the most critical is back safety training. Why do your employees need to be trained in back safety? One in 5 U.S. workers suffers a back injury on the job. Back injuries are the second most common […]
Yesterday, we discussed workplace germ control. But germs aren’t the only problem. Other types of workplace dirt and mess can also cause illness and injury. One example of workplace dirt that is downright dangerous is combustible dust. If not properly managed, combustible dust can explode. Accidents of this type have reported killed 1,000 workers over […]
Since we’re in the heart of flu and cold season, this is a good time to talk about workplace germs and simple, sensible housekeeping and hygiene practices that can help prevent the spread of illness. We spend 8 to 12 hours a day in workplaces often rank with germs and grime, the kind of stuff […]
Occupational skin diseases, including occupational dermatitis, are the second most common type of occupational disease, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. More than 13 million American workers face job-related exposures to chemicals that can be absorbed through the skin, in industries ranging from construction to health care and food service. The […]
Untitled Document An accident investigation kit plays an important role in most incident inquiries. Here are some suggestions for what should be in your kit. This is the accident scenario: An employee is working on a ladder and the ladder seems to collapse.The employee falls off the ladder and breaks arm. The investigation reveals the […]
It is often helpful to see an example of an accident investigation in order to better understand how the process works. Here is a simple accident investigation case study.
Sitting is the most common posture for many working Americans. Could all those hours in a chair be making them sick? Sitting has been getting a bad rap lately, with some calling it the "new smoking" and others referring to the health risks of "chair disease." For example, a study conducted at the University of […]
Even though fatal job accidents have declined over the past several years to 4,609 in 2011, they are still too high, says the president of ASSE. "It’s alarming that 13 people a day are dying from work-related injuries," says Richard A. Pollack, president of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) . "This is a […]