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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently published its annual National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries that covers 2023. Tragically, there were 5,283 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States that year. The good news is that is a 3.7% decrease from the 5,486 in 2022. Key findings from the 2023 National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries include: A worker died every 99 ...
The key safety processes comprise of regular inspections and audits; permit to work system for operational / maintenance safety; fire prevention and protection activities; operation of the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP)/Incinerator; disposal activities related to hazardous wastes; and regular monitoring of the environment, internally and also through approved laboratories. ...
“We can stop many new cases of lung cancer and other respiratory conditions, such as asthma and COPD that can be due to occupational exposure to known airborne hazards” said Jeffrey Miller, PhD, CIH® and Chair of ABIH®. ...
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) reports, “Employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace for their workers. In the workplace, the number and severity of MSDs resulting from physical overexertion, as well as their associated costs, can be substantially reduced by applying ergonomic ...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the flavoring industry have warned workers about diacetyl because of the association between inhaling this chemical and the debilitating respiratory disease bronchiolitis obliterans, colloquially termed “Popcorn Lung” because it first appeared in workers who inhaled artificial butter flavor in microwave popcorn processing ...
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. In the United States and many parts of the world, more people die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer. It is also the second most commonly diagnosed form of cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be more than 221,000 new cases of lung cancer diagnosed in the United States this year and over 158,000 deaths. Tragically, ...
This staggering number brings to light the importance of preventing MSDs in the workplace through the science of ergonomics. According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), “Employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace for their workers. ...
OSHA releasing an updated Tool Shed directive on procedures for eliminating workplace hazards in marine cargo handling. Railroad whistleblower news, and a whole lot more. ...