health and food BLS: On-the-job deaths at highest level since 2007 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — A total of 5,250 workers died as a result of on-the-job injuries in 2018 – a 2% increase from 2017 and the highest number of fatalities since 5,657 were recorded in 2007, according to Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries data released Dec. 17 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Full Article
health and food BLS: On-the-job deaths reach highest level in 12 years By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — A total of 5,333 workers died as a result of on-the-job injuries in 2019 – a 1.6% increase from 2018 and the highest number of fatalities since 5,657 were recorded in 2007, according to Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries data released Dec. 16 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Full Article
health and food BLS: Nonfatal injuries and illnesses in private sector down slightly, but respiratory illness cases rise dramatically By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Nonfatal work-related injuries and illnesses in the U.S private sector, as well as the nonfatal injury and illness rate, decreased slightly in 2020. However, estimated injuries and illnesses that resulted in at least one day of lost work soared by nearly a third amid the COVID-19 pandemic, data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows. Full Article
health and food BLS: On-the-job deaths at lowest level in seven years By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — A total of 4,764 workers died as a result of on-the-job injuries in 2020 – a 10.7% decrease from the year before and the lowest number of fatalities since 4,585 were recorded in 2013, according to Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries data released Dec. 16 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Full Article
health and food BLS: Nonfatal workplace injuries increased in 2021, but illnesses dropped significantly By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The number of reported workplace injuries in the U.S. private sector increased in 2021, but a decline in respiratory illnesses – including COVID-19 – helped drive down the combined number of nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses, data released Nov. 7 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows. Full Article
health and food BLS: On-the-job deaths jump 8.9% in 2021, again rising above 5,000 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — A total of 5,190 workers died as a result of on-the-job injuries in 2021 – an 8.9% increase from the previous year, according to data released Dec. 16 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Full Article
health and food BLS: Nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses rose in 2022 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The number of reported workplace injuries and illnesses in the U.S. private sector increased in 2022, data released Nov. 8 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows. Full Article
health and food BLS: On-the-job deaths jump nearly 6% in 2022 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — A total of 5,486 workers died from on-the-job injuries in 2022 – a 5.7% increase from the previous year, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Dec. 19. Full Article
health and food Gas detection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 This free iPad gas detection app from Nextteq provides access to complete technical information for Gastec pumps and tubes for more than 600 applications, sampling accessories, first response/hazmat testing, water and soil analysis, respirator fit testing and other gas detection kits. Full Article
health and food Safety inspections By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Safety Inspection Live is an enterprise cloud solution from ChemSW that enables users to perform safety inspections using the most popular mobile handheld devices, including iPhones, iPads or Androids. Full Article
health and food Respiratory protection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 This free app allows industrial hygienists and safety professionals to quickly access answers to frequently asked respiratory questions; check the 3M respirator selection guide; identify 3M facepieces, cartridges and filters; walk through an overview of qualitative fit-testing protocols; and conduct fit tests. Full Article
health and food Ergonomics iOS app By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Ergonomics is an iOS app that offers ergonomic equipment setup advice, a variety of workplace specific stretching exercises, and programmable reminders to help you time your breaks. Full Article
health and food NHTSA releases vehicle safety app By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – A free mobile app released March 21 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provides safety information on consumer vehicles. Full Article
health and food Safety in the palm of your hand By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Smartphones, tablets and their applications are ubiquitous in today’s society. But for safety professionals, apps can help educate workers on safety, improve safety communication and, according to some experts, save lives. Full Article
health and food Free app aims to help workers correctly position extension ladders By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 01:00:00 -0400 Washington – A new smartphone application from NIOSH is intended to help workers safely use extension ladders. Full Article
health and food NIOSH ladder safety app now available in Spanish By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 02:00:00 -0500 Washington – NIOSH has released a Spanish-language version of its ladder safety application for mobile devices. Full Article
health and food Just what the computer ordered By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Need help figuring out the right treatment plan for an injured worker? There may be an app for that. Full Article
health and food NIOSH: Some sound-measurement smartphone apps are accurate By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 06 May 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – Certain smartphone and tablet applications designed to measure sound levels are accurate and reliable enough to assess occupational noise exposures, according to a new NIOSH study. Full Article
health and food Fall clearance calculator By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 14:51:00 -0400 Honeywell has launched new online tools including an interactive fall clearance calculator. Full Article
health and food Giving emergency responders eyes on the ground By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400 When emergency responders head out on a call, they may not be able to visualize the types of dangers they’re heading into. One mobile app aims to change that. Full Article
health and food NSC 2014 Congress & Expo: Get the mobile app By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Aug 2014 18:10:00 -0400 Make the most of your time with the 2014 Congress & Expo app for iPhone or Android. Full Article
health and food VA releases ‘Concussion Coach’ app to help vets assess, cope By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – A new mobile app from the Department of Veterans Affairs is designed to help users evaluate concussion symptoms and provides ways to cope with concussion-related issues. Full Article
health and food VA offers ‘Exposure Ed’ app for military veterans By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500 A new mobile app from the Department of Veterans Affairs aims to help health care providers deliver information about chemical, physical and environmental hazards that military veterans may have encountered during service. Full Article
health and food Noise exposure By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400 The dBadge2 is the world’s first shoulder-mounted, cable-free noise dosimeter with Bluetooth 4.0 communications for Apple or Android mobile devices. Full Article
health and food Earplug fitting By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Poorly fitting earplugs are a major cause of inadequate hearing protection for workers. Full Article
health and food Flame-resistant clothing By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400 The free FR Clothing Smartphone App provides easy and immediate access to key information about hazards, safety standards, FR brands, product lines and more. Full Article
health and food App allows confined-space tracking on farms By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Richmond, British Columbia – Agricultural employers can keep track of confined spaces on their properties with a new mobile application from WorkSafeBC. Full Article
health and food ‘Trench Right’ app promotes worker safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI – A recently developed mobile app aims to protect workers who take part in excavation and trenching activities. Full Article
health and food Gas detection app By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500 The ALTAIR Connect App is now available on Google Play for tablets or smartphones running Android 4.0 or higher. Full Article
health and food NIOSH adds stepladder safety to free app By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – NIOSH’s mobile app on ladder safety has been updated to include information on stepladders. Full Article
health and food MyCarDoesWhat launches ‘Dashboard Blitz’ By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 A new mobile game aims to educate drivers about the beeps, flashing icons and technologies that are common in many of today’s vehicles. Full Article
health and food White House, OSHA prepare for Extreme Heat Week By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 18 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – The White House has designated May 23-27 as Extreme Heat Week in an effort to inform the public – including employers and workers – about how to prepare for extreme heat events. Full Article
health and food Ergo for miners: NIOSH releases assessment app By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – NIOSH has developed a mobile app to help miners assess the ergonomics of three mining tasks: bagging, maintenance and repair, and haul truck operations. Full Article
health and food NIOSH releases mobile app for chemical hazard guide By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – NIOSH has created a mobile app to accompany its Pocket Guide on Chemical Hazards. Full Article
health and food App for noise monitoring By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 The doseBadge5 Personal Dosimeter now features enhanced wireless technology to allow the instrument to communicate remotely with the doseBadge5 Wand and the dBLink App. Full Article
health and food Washington L&I releases mobile apps for workplace safety, teen worker training By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Tumwater, WA – The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries has introduced a pair of mobile apps intended to help improve workplace safety. Full Article
health and food New app from NSC, University of Iowa offers virtual tour of vehicle safety systems By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400 The National Safety Council and the University of Iowa have teamed to develop a first-of-its-kind virtual reality mobile app, designed to provide users with a 360-degree tour of advanced vehicle safety systems. Full Article
health and food New app from NIOSH: Lifting Equation Calculator By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – In an effort to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders, NIOSH has released a mobile app based on the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation, an internationally recognized standard for safe manual lifting. Full Article
health and food Employee-employer communications By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 The kendr mobile app allows workers to confidentially submit questions, suggestions and/or other issues to their employer. Full Article
health and food Fleet safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 The DataDialogue|Pulse mobile app is designed to address critical trucking issues and data integration challenges. Full Article
health and food NIOSH updates Sound Level Meter app By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — NIOSH has released an updated version of its free Sound Level Meter app, designed to measure noise exposure in the workplace. Full Article
health and food Air Force launches safety mobile app By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Kirtland Air Force Base, NM — The Air Force has released a mobile version of its Airman Safety App, which allows service members and their families to immediately report hazardous conditions or events to safety staff at their installation. Full Article
health and food COVID-19 pandemic: Database of EPA-approved disinfectants available via app By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 20 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has developed a mobile app that allows users to easily search an online database of more than 400 disinfectant products that can help prevent and reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2 – the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Full Article
health and food COVID-19 pandemic: Michigan launches exposure notification app By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI — In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, two Michigan agencies have developed a coronavirus exposure notification app. Full Article
health and food Washington L&I launches Spanish version of teen worker safety app By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Tumwater, WA — The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has released a Spanish language version of its SafeMe Essentials app for young workers. Full Article
health and food Heavy construction By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 An easy-to-use mobile employee engagement and time-tracking solution for heavy construction operations, myField allows workers to stay on top of their work while in the field or at the jobsite. Full Article
health and food Return to work By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 VP Passport is an employee risk assessment, triage and communication tool. The app features a workplace screener and custom surveys to track exposure, contact, symptoms and vaccine support. Full Article
health and food Inspections By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 iAuditor is an inspection, issue capture and corrective action platform. Users can automatically scan any existing PDF, Excel or Word form; choose from over 100,000 templates; or start from scratch and build in iAuditor within minutes. Full Article
health and food New app will ‘empower’ miners with safety info, MSHA says By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has launched a mobile app aimed at quickly delivering safety and health information to miners and other members of the mining industry. Full Article
health and food MSHA offers safety info app in Spanish By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Arlington, VA — Now available in Spanish: a Mine Safety and Health Administration mobile app designed to promptly deliver safety and health information to miners and other members of the mining industry. Full Article