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Workers’ comp claims must be filed directly after a work-related injury occurs, right? Wrong, says one state court. A warehouse worker was moving a pallet stacked high with boxes when a 50-pound box fell from the top of the stack. He raised his arm to protect his head, and the box hit his wrist. Immediately […]
But all bodily fluids have the potential to be infected with bloodborne pathogens, such as hepatitis and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Since July 28 is World Hepatitis Day, this is a good time for bloodborne pathogens (BBP) training. If you have workers who are exposed to blood or other bodily fluids either regularly or […]
Three recent OSHA enforcement actions provide cautionary tales concerning serious and willful violations of various standards and a apparent inclination on the part of the agency to go after repeat offenders. Serious and Repeat Violations An automotive parts manufacturer in Alabama was cited by OSHA with six safety violations, including two repeat violations. The citations […]
Don’t slip into the slippery season without refresher training on slip, trip, and fall hazards! Today’s Advisor gives you a quick training exercise to remind your employees to be aware of this ongoing danger. In many parts of the country, winter weather is just around the corner—and in some areas, winter has already begun! So, […]
In response to the EPA’s final rule to extend for 20 months a stay of recent revisions to chemical accident prevention regulations, a coalition of attorneys general (AGs) from 11 states filed a petition July 24 with the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit asserting the agency exceeded its authority […]
Next week (May 3-9, 2009) is North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. Our Safety Training Tips editor has some suggestions as to how you can commemorate this important event and make your workplace safer. Turn the spotlight on problem areas. Start with your incident records, safety complaints, and other safety performance indicators. For example: […]
When lapses in OSHA recordkeeping occur, the fault usually is with line managers. Here’s why it happens and how to keep them involved. Yesterday’s Advisor began a discussion of OSHA recordkeeping, starting with the 300 Log program, the basic form that requires reporting all workplace or workplace-related injuries and illnesses that cross OSHA’s threshold. The […]
March is National Poison Prevention Month, and that makes this a great time to train your workers on how to avoid poisons at work—and how to avoid taking poisonous substances home. Our Safety Training Tips editor says to start with the basics. Overexposure to certain materials we work with can cause health problems. There are […]
Week in Review, January 21, 2011 Note to Readers: This newsletter appears daily, but we know some don’t always have the time to read it everyday. For your convenience, here’s a re-publication of what we covered this past week. Daily, weekly, or anything in between, we’re pleased to keep you informed with the latest tips, […]
Most parts of the country just turned their clocks ahead one hour. The National Safety Council is cautioning employers that workers in certain positions and industries who already have a higher risk of being drowsy may be even more tired than usual this Monday.