Partnership Alliance Between NSC and OSHA Renewed
On November 18, the National Safety Council (NSC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) renewed their partnership alliance.
Category: Special Topics in Safety Management
Safety is a process, and as such, needs to be managed. This section offers resources to create a viable safety program, sell it to senior management, train supervisors and employees in using it, and then track and report your progress. Look also for ways to advance your own skills in these areas, both for your current job, and those that follow.
Struck-by Hazards Could Be Prevented by Wearable Technology
Wearable technology could alert construction workers to nearby vehicles or equipment, preventing caught between and struck-by injuries, a recent study found. A prototype belt with vibrating motors alerted participants to the presence of vehicles and equipment in research performed by CPWR—The Center for Construction Research and Training.
New State Law Requires Cal/OSHA Be Notified of Certain Blood Lead Levels
California’s Department of Public Health must notify the state’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) when a worker’s blood lead level tests at or above 20 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL) under a new state law.
ASSP: Latest BLS Injury Rate Is Unacceptable; Employers Must Do More
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), the world’s oldest professional safety organization, is calling on employers to take steps to protect America’s workers from injury and illness in response to newly released data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The BLS reported that 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses occurred in […]
Home Depot Safety Citations Upheld by CA Appeals Court
A California appeals court upheld the citation of Home Depot USA, Inc., for violating state safety standards after a warehouse employee suffered a serious foot injury.
Amazon Sponsors NSC Awards and Scholarships for Women in Safety
On November 4, the National Safety Council (NSC) announced a $125,000 sponsorship from Amazon.com, Inc., to support women in safety. Funds will be distributed to support the NSC’s Marion Martin Award, Women in Safety Scholarship, and the Women’s Division.
5 Common Myths About Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Safety
Are your workers and business protected against the potential dangers of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) exposure? It may surprise you that subjection to the toxic “sour” gas remains one of the leading causes of workplace gas inhalation deaths, and OSHA recently cited a Texas employer after H2S exposure in a confined space resulted in a fatality. There […]
NIOSH Competition Looks for the Best AI Safety Solutions
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announced a competition for programmers to develop artificial intelligence (AI) capable of analyzing safety reports and assigning occupational safety and health classification codes. Submissions are due by November 21.
Six Tips to Avoid Being Drowsy at the Wheel
We all know the feeling—the almost imperceptible drifting off and your body begging you to close your eyes for just a few seconds. OK if you are on your couch or even at your desk, but if you are behind the wheel, it can be deadly. This week is the National Sleep Foundation’s Drowsy Driving […]
Fall Protection: Avoiding the Focus Four Hazard and Top 10 Citation
Is OSHA more likely to inspect your worksite now that the agency assigns greater weight to inspections for its Focus Four hazards—falls, struck by, caught in, and electrocution?