This article talks about some strong approaches to helping an employer keep hand injuries to a minimum.
Safety Articles
Home Safety Surprises and Suggestions
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 by Eric VogelAny time of year can be the right time to take a look around your home and find ways to make it safer for you and your family.
OSHA Forum to ID HAZ Chemicals Most in Need of Agency Action
Monday, August 30th, 2010 by Brian Muehlenkamp, CSP“Many of our permissible exposure limits are based on 1950s-era science that we now realize is inadequate to protect workers in 21st century workplaces.”
Training for Non-English Speaking Workers
Thursday, August 26th, 2010 by Gavin LinkI ran across a great article on workplace training for Latino and other non-english speaking workers. The article outlines the OSHA requirement that all employees need training in an understandable format.
OSHA to Stakeholders: Which PELs Should Be Updated First?
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 by Michael Tesmer, CSPLast week, OSHA announced it is seeking input from stakeholders on which chemicals should receive priority for updating permissible exposure limits (PELs).
Your Car is on Fire!
Friday, August 20th, 2010 by Michael PufferAll of us are naturally afraid of fire – probably because we know too well what fire can do if it’s not controlled. Do you know what to do in the event of a fire involving your vehicle?
Safety Committees in the U.S.
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 by Michael Tesmer, CSPUnlike Canada, OSHA laws don’t require companies to establish health and safety committees at their workplace. However, U.S. companies are also subject to state law and there are at least 14 states that do make safety committees mandatory.
Hidden Risks For Eye Injuries at Home
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 by Eric VogelNearly 1.5 million eye injuries in the United States occur annually in the home, despite the fact that 90% of these injuries could be prevented by using protective eyewear.
What You Think Is H1N1 May Be CO Poisoning
Friday, August 13th, 2010 by Michael PufferIt’s in the headlines every day. So, it’s no wonder that families across the country are misdiagnosing flu-like symptoms as the H1N1 virus. Among the more serious illnesses being mistaken for H1N1 is carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning…
Non-Compliance of PPE
Thursday, August 12th, 2010 by Gavin LinkThe results of a survey of ASSE attendees about non-compliance of PPE did not reveal anything new in terms of workplace attitudes towards PPE. It did, however, reinforce the common reasons for poor compliance of PPE in the workplace. Take a look at the comprehensive results here.
