health and food OSHA crowns ‘Beat the Heat’ contest winners By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — OSHA has announced the winners of its national competition challenging stakeholders to submit the best tools and resources on the dangers of heat exposure – indoors and outdoors – at work. Full Article
health and food OSHA reopens comment period on possible heat standard By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — OSHA says it’s allowing more time for stakeholders to comment on a proposed rule aimed at protecting workers from extreme heat exposure in indoor and outdoor settings. Full Article
health and food Prevent heat-related illnesses during pregnancy: New tip sheet from OSHA By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — OSHA has published a new resource on how best to protect pregnant workers from heat-related illnesses. Full Article
health and food New OSHA resource: Heat exposure and personal risk factors By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Certain personal risk factors increase workers’ risk for heat-related injury and illness, OSHA cautions. Full Article
health and food OSHA construction advisory committee to meet April 24 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Two potential OSHA regulations will be discussed during an upcoming Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health meeting. Full Article
health and food OSHA advisory committee gives proposed heat rule a thumbs-up By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health has unanimously recommended that the agency move forward with its proposed standard on protecting workers from excessive heat. Full Article
health and food Picture it: Photos now part of OSHA’s ‘Beat the Heat’ contest By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — OSHA’s national competition to raise awareness of the dangers of heat exposure is back with a new element – a photo contest. Full Article
health and food Heat-related illness prevention: New resources from OSHA By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — A wallet card, brochure and checklist are recent additions to OSHA’s resources for helping keep workers safe in high temperatures. Full Article
health and food Fall protection rescue planning By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500 What do I need to consider when creating a fall protection rescue plan? Full Article
health and food Evacuating workers in an emergency situation By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500 What is possible regarding evacuation management using connected safety technology? Full Article
health and food Emergency communications By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed emergency communications? Full Article
health and food New guide aims to protect workers from exposure to isocyanates By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Montreal – The scientific research organization IRSST recently released the second edition of its guide on safe use of isocyanates. Full Article
health and food New guidance addresses corrosive drywall hazards By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Falls Church, VA – The American Industrial Hygiene Association on Oct. 31 issued guidance about safely removing corrosive drywall from buildings. Full Article
health and food OSHA fact sheet addresses abrasive blasting hazards By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – OSHA recently issued a fact sheet about protecting workers from abrasive blasting materials. Full Article
health and food New pocket guide provides safety tips on ladders By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 02:00:00 -0500 Silver Spring, MD – Ladder safety is the subject of a new pocket guide from the Center for Construction Research and Training (also known as CPWR). Full Article
health and food New toolbox talks available from CPWR By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Silver Spring, MD – The Center for Construction Research and Training (also known as CPWR) has published 52 free toolbox talks on construction topics. Full Article
health and food Primer aims to help public health researchers understand workers’ comp By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – A new publication from NIOSH is intended to help public health researchers better understand workers’ compensation insurance and how records can be used to help prevent workplace illnesses and injuries. Full Article
health and food FMCSA clarifies rest-break exemptions for short-haul drivers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released guidance on break requirements for short-haul commercial truck drivers who unintentionally exceed time or distance driving limits. Full Article
health and food Energy Institute releases PSM guidance documents By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 02:00:00 -0500 London – Guidance documents released Jan. 29 from the Energy Institute aim to help employers meet four particular focus areas of a process safety management program. Full Article
health and food MSHA releases ladder safety guide By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 02:00:00 -0400 Arlington, VA – A new guide from the Mine Safety and Health Administration aims to help metal and nonmetal mine operators comply with the agency’s ladder safety standards. Full Article
health and food New website helps workers ‘choose hand safety’ By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Apr 2014 02:00:00 -0400 Silver Spring, MD – A new website from the Center for Construction Research and Training aims to help construction workers and contractors prevent hand injuries and disorders. Full Article
health and food OSHA launches annual heat illness prevention campaign By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 23 May 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – Outdoor workers need to get plenty of water, rest and shade this summer, OSHA is reminding employers as part of the agency’s annual heat illness prevention campaign. Full Article
health and food MSHA answers FAQs on coal dust rule By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration has released a document with answers to frequently asked questions about the agency’s recent final rule on coal dust. Full Article
health and food Minnesota OSHA issues hazard alert on power presses By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0400 St. Paul, MN – Power press operators should wear proper eye, hand and feet protection to avoid potential hazards created by their work, Minnesota OSHA warns in a recently issued safety hazard alert. Full Article
health and food Online tool promotes safe material handling By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Montreal – Scientific research organization IRSST has released a free online resource intended to help identify workplace musculoskeletal disorder risks and avoid injuries related to material handling. Full Article
health and food MIOSHA releases compliance alternatives for scissor-lift rules By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Lansing, MI – The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration has approved two alternatives for complying with its rules on scissor lifts. Full Article
health and food Oregon logging deaths prompt toolbox talks By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Portland, OR – Three preventable logging fatalities in Oregon have prompted a new set of discussion points for supervisors to share with their crews. Full Article
health and food OSHA offers safety tips for using tripod orchard ladders By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – Employers of fruit pickers and landscapers have new resources – in both English and Spanish – to help keep workers safe on and near tripod orchard ladders. Full Article
health and food Guide aims to help small businesses with respiratory protection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Salem, OR – A new comprehensive guide from Oregon OSHA intends to help small-business owners and managers develop respiratory protection programs. Full Article
health and food MSHA summer safety campaign focuses on roof, rib falls By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration has released materials for its annual campaign to address roof and rib (wall) falls in underground coal mines. Full Article
health and food Demolition-site deaths prompt OSHA to update safety resources By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – In response to recent worker deaths at demolition sites, OSHA has updated its webpage and safety resources addressing common hazards in the construction demolition industry. Full Article
health and food NIOSH: Prevention through Design can help stop construction falls By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – A fall prevention guide recently released by NIOSH aims to help building owners and designers build more safety features into their facilities rather than relying on back-end controls. Full Article
health and food Guidelines aim to protect workers from Ebola By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Geneva – As the largest Ebola outbreak in history spreads across West Africa, the International Labour Organization and the World Health Organization have issued guidelines to help keep workers safe. Full Article
health and food OSHA provides resources on Ebola By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – With the current Ebola outbreak spreading throughout West Africa, OSHA is providing resources to help protect workers from the disease. Full Article
health and food EU-OSHA issues resource on managing work stress By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Bilbao, Spain – A newly released electronic guide from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (also known as EU-OSHA) aims to help employers and workers deal with stress and psychosocial risks. Full Article
health and food New guide promotes safe handling of lithium batteries on planes By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Dec 2014 08:00:00 -0500 Montreal – The International Air Transport Association has published an online guidance document to promote the safe handling and transport of lithium batteries on planes. Full Article
health and food 3 fatalities prompt toolbox talks from Oregon FACE By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Portland, OR – The Oregon Occupational Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program has released new toolbox talks focusing on three fatal incidents. Full Article
health and food OSHA updates guidance on preventing workplace violence in health care, social services By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – April is National Workplace Violence Prevention Month, and OSHA hopes to raise awareness by releasing updated guidance for health care and social service workers. Full Article
health and food Marijuana and the workforce: Groups issue guidelines By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Elk Grove Village, IL – Two worker health groups have published guidance intended to help employers respond to marijuana use among the workforce. Full Article
health and food OSHA issues guidance on providing restroom access for transgender workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jun 2015 09:51:00 -0400 Washington – Employers should provide transgender workers with access to restroom facilities based on workers’ gender identity, OSHA stated in a guidance document published June 1. Full Article
health and food NIOSH releases best practices on reducing diacetyl exposure By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Cincinnati – Employers whose workers are exposed to diacetyl now can obtain guidance from a new NIOSH document. Full Article
health and food Updated guide outlines OSHA training requirements By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – All of OSHA’s training requirements can be found in a newly updated guidance document. Full Article
health and food OSHA releases confined space resource By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – OSHA has published new guidance intended to help small businesses comply with the agency’s Confined Spaces in Construction Standard. Full Article
health and food OSHA and NIOSH offer guidance on protecting workers from Zika exposure By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – Newly released interim guidance from OSHA and NIOSH urges employers to train employees on the risks of exposure to the Zika virus and outlines protective measures. Full Article
health and food OSHA issues guidance documents on Process Safety Management Standard By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – OSHA has released three guidance documents intended to help chemical facilities comply with the agency’s Process Safety Management Standard (1910.119). Full Article
health and food Evaluation of shipyard fire and rescue services: OSHA publishes fact sheet By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — A new fact sheet from OSHA seeks to help shipyard employers evaluate their fire and rescue services. Full Article
health and food New OSHA fact sheet: Housekeeping, sanitation practices in commercial fishing By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — More than half of recordable injuries in commercial fishing are preventable with proper housekeeping and sanitary practices, OSHA states in a recently released fact sheet. Full Article
health and food Mercury vapor analyzer By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2015 01:00:00 -0400 The Jerome J505 Mercury Vapor Analyzer features advanced mercury detection capability in a lightweight, easy-to-carry device. Full Article
health and food Employee safety monitoring system By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2015 02:00:00 -0400 Composed of two parts, the Loner Bridge System includes the Loner Bridge Portable Satellite and GSM Base Station and the Loner 900 Employee-Worn Safety Monitoring Device. Full Article
health and food Single-gas monitor series By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2015 03:00:00 -0400 The Dräger Pac Series is composed of fast, accurate and easy-to-use personal single-gas detectors. Full Article